Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
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- symbol CCL
- Rev/Share 20.2749
- Book/Share 9.3549
- PB 3.0196
- Debt/Equity 2.2788
- CurrentRatio 0.3223
- ROIC 0.1079
- MktCap 37079286810.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.2193
- PFCF 12.7245
- PE 13.4344
- Debt/Assets 0.5416
- DivYield 0
- ROE 0.2545
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 4
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | CCL | Wells Fargo | -- | Overweight | -- | $37 | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Initiation | CCL | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | -- | $36 | July 22, 2025 |
| Reiterated | CCL | Citigroup | -- | Buy | $30 | $37 | July 16, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CCL | HSBC Securities | Reduce | Hold | -- | $24 | May 16, 2025 |
| Initiation | CCL | Northcoast | -- | Neutral | -- | -- | April 25, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CCL | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $21 | April 10, 2025 |
| Initiation | CCL | Exane BNP Paribas | -- | Outperform | -- | $26 | March 27, 2025 |
| Initiation | CCL | Loop Capital | -- | Hold | -- | $225 | Feb. 5, 2025 |
| Reiterated | CCL | Stifel | -- | Buy | $32 | $34 | Dec. 23, 2024 |
| Reiterated | CCL | Barclays | -- | Overweight | $31 | $32 | Dec. 23, 2024 |
News
Carnival (CCL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival (CCL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Should Value Investors Buy Carnival (CCL) Stock?
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Brokers Suggest Investing in Carnival (CCL): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Carnival Resumes Dividend: A Turning Point for Shareholders?
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL restarts a 15-cent quarterly dividend after record results, faster deleveraging and a capital-allocation reset that puts cash back to shareholders.
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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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3 Cruise Line Stocks in Focus on Expected Demand Strength in 2026
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Cruise demand is gaining steam, with RCL, CCL and NCLH seeing strong bookings, pricing power and investments that could support growth into 2026.
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With ROIC at 19-Year Highs, Is CCL Entering a New Profitability Cycle?
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival achieves a ROIC above 13%, a 19-year high, as pricing gains, cost discipline and debt reduction enhance margins and signal a stronger profit cycle ahead.
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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Should You Buy, Sell or Retain Carnival Stock at a 12.94X P/E?
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL trades at a valuation discount even after a 35% rally, backed by record bookings, margin gains and balance-sheet repair, but rising costs loom.
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CCL's Revenue Flow-Through Improves: What's Supporting Margin Gains?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival shows stronger revenue flow-through as operating income per berth day reaches its highest level in nearly two decades, boosting margin performance.
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What a “Normal” Economy Could Mean for These 3 Travel Stocks
Published: January 02, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
What would a “normal” economy look like in 2026? For starters, many investors would like to see the recent sector rotation continue.
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CCL vs. NCLH: Which Cruise Stock Is Better Positioned for 2026?
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Carnival and Norwegian Cruise take different paths on growth, costs and leverage as investors weigh which operator looks better set for 2026.
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CCL's Booking Visibility Strengthens: Can Demand Hold Amid Macro Noise?
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival exits FY25 with record forward bookings, and two-thirds of 2026 sold at higher prices, signaling resilient cruise demand despite macro uncertainty.
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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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CCL vs. RCL: Which Cruise Stock Looks Stronger for 2026?
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival and Royal Caribbean head into 2026 with strong demand, full ships, and improved balance sheets, as cruise investors shift focus from recovery to execution.
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You Don't Need Big Money for These 3 Under-$30 Stock Plays
Published: December 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
There's something compelling about stocks you can own for under $30 per share. For investors with $5,000 or less to put into the market, finding quality stocks at a low price creates an opportunity to build a substantial position that can grow over time.
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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Carnival Stock Jumped Today
Published: December 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
The cruise industry is alive and well. After years of turbulence, management sees calmer seas ahead.
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Stock Market Today, Dec. 19: Carnival Jumps on Record Profits and Dividend Reinstatement
Published: December 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Today, Dec. 19, 2025, investors are weighing record cruise profits, a revived payout, and fresh guidance for the next cycle.
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Cruise Stocks Are Rising After Carnival Turned In a 'Phenomenal' Year
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
"Find Your Fun Again" is the tagline of Carnival Corp.'s (CCL) latest ad campaign. It looks like travelers are taking that to heart.
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Carnival Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL caps FY25 with Q4 EPS beating estimates as record yields, rising demand and cost discipline drive year-over-year revenue growth.
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Compared to Estimates, Carnival (CCL) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Carnival (CCL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended November 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Carnival (CCL) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.
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Carnival makes splash with dividend return and single NYSE-listed share plan
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival PLC & Corporation made a splash with its final results for 2025 as it reinstated its dividend, forecast further earnings growth and proposed unifying its dual-listed structure into a single New York-listed entity. Shares in the FTSE 100-listed cruise operator sailed 16.7% higher in London to 2,315p, the highest since the first Covid lockdown of 2020, while rising 9.7% to $31.08 on the NYSE.
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Carnival's stock will pay a dividend again — and other earnings highlights
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
The cruise operator's earnings report spotlighted strong pricing and bookings trends.
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Why Carnival (CCL) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival (CCL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Is CCL Stock Likely To Beat Earnings?
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral
Carnival (NYSE:CCL) is scheduled to release its earnings on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The firm's current market capitalization stands at $37 billion.
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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold CCL Stock Before the Q4 Earnings Release?
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Carnival heads into Q4 earnings with rising EPS and revenue estimates, strong bookings and pricing. Yet, lingering cost pressures temper expectations.
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Carnival (CCL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Carnival (CCL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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About Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
- IPO Date 1987-07-24
- Website https://www.carnivalcorp.com
- Industry Leisure
- CEO Joshua Ian Weinstein
- Employees 115000