Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
Peers: RCL  ABNB  EXPE  BKNG  NCLH  TRIP 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CCL
  • Rev/Share 19.9764
  • Book/Share 9.0845
  • PB 3.1823
  • Debt/Equity 2.3357
  • CurrentRatio 0.3382
  • ROIC 0.107

 

  • MktCap 37807712457.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.2193
  • PFCF 12.9745
  • PE 14.3675
  • Debt/Assets 0.5587
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2618

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • 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 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 Barclays -- Overweight $31 $32 Dec. 23, 2024
Reiterated CCL Stifel -- Buy $32 $34 Dec. 23, 2024
Reiterated CCL Citigroup -- Buy $30 $31 Dec. 23, 2024

News

Carnival: Upside Rises After Results
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation remains a Buy after robust Q3 FY25 results and upgraded full-year guidance, despite recent stock underperformance. The latest guidance, in particular, makes a better case for CCL compared with attractively priced peers like NCLH, which has seen an uptick in recent months. The restart of interest rate cuts by the Fed can further improve the company's income prospects at the margin, though risks of a macroeconomic slowdown and rising inflation sustain.

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Stock Of The Day: Will Carnival Be Range Bound Again?
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares of Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) are consolidating Tuesday. This follows yesterday's sell-off of almost 4%.

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Buy Or Fear Carnival Stock?
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

The stock of Carnival (NYSE:CCL) fell 4% on Monday and has decreased by 9.5% over 21 trading days. The sell-off comes after the cruise line company posted better than expected quarterly results, but provided weaker than expected forecasts for net yield - which measures revenue from passengers after commissions and other costs per cruise day.

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Carnival Boosts Profit Forecast, Sees 'Record Demand'
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corp. raised its full-year earnings forecast for the third straight quarter, citing a record pace for forward bookings and improving net yields. The cruise operator now expects adjusted net income of about $2.93 billion, up $235 million from its projection in June and higher than analysts' expectations of about $2.76 billion.

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Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CCL, CUK
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call September 29, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Beth Roberts - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Josh Weinstein - CEO & Director David Bernstein - CFO & Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Robin Farley - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Brandt Montour - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Steven Wieczynski - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division James Hardiman - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Benjamin Chaiken - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Conor Cunningham - Melius Research …

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Carnival earnings broke a lot of records, but the stock shows investors aren't happy
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Cruises remained hot as quarterly net income, revenue and booking volume were all the best ever — so Melius says the stock's selloff should be viewed as an opportunity to buy.

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CCL Sells on Strong Earnings, @MarketRebellion Sees Long-Term Value
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Pete Najarian with @MarketRebellion isn't surprised to see a pullback in Carnival (CCL) after the cruise line's earnings despite posting a beat and strong guidance. He points out the company's massive year-over-year rally that waved the yellow flag for a cooldown.

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Carnival (CCL) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Carnival (CCL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 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 Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, FY25 View Raised, Stock Up
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL stock rises as third-quarter earnings and revenues beat estimates, with stronger guidance and record bookings fueling momentum into 2026.

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Carnival (CCL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.27 per share a year ago.

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Cruise Stock Pivots Lower Despite Top-Line Beat
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) stock is down 3.3% to trade at $29.47 this morning, even after the cruise company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that exceeded estimates.

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Is Carnival (CCL) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Carnival (CCL) and Hasbro (HAS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Carnival Stock Sails Higher After Earnings. Cruise Demand Looks Strong.
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

The cruise operator's stock has recovered well from its April lows as demand has remained strong despite fears of a travel slowdown.

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Buy 3 Outdoor Industry Stocks With Double-Digit Price Upside for Q4
CCL, DECK, NCLH
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL, NCLH, DECK are set for double-digit price upside in Q4 2025, fueled by strong demand and growth initiatives.

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
CCL
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Carnival Stock Before Q3 Earnings: Buy Now or Wait for Results?
CCL
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL heads into Q3 earnings with strong demand, record deposits, and premium pricing momentum. Yet rising costs may test margins.

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Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of Carnival (CCL) Q3 Earnings
CCL
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Carnival (CCL), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended August 2025.

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Culinary Ambassadors Set Sail on Holland America Line's 2026 Grand Voyages to Host Destination-Inspired Gourmet Experiences and Exclusive Chocolate Teatime
CCL, CUK
Published: September 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New special programming added, including celebrity chefs, chocolatier and a master tea blender to cruise on the 2026 Grand Voyages SEATTLE , Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is enhancing its iconic Grand Voyages in 2026 with the addition of members of its Culinary Ambassador program to select segments.

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Carnival Seen Undervalued As 6 To 12 Month Catalysts Line Up
CCL
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation CCL shares are trading higher on Tuesday.

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Carnival (CCL) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
CCL
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) possesses 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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CCL vs. ATAT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ATAT, CCL
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Carnival (CCL) and Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR (ATAT). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Is Carnival (CCL) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
CCL
Published: September 19, 2025 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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Carnival's Deposits Hit Records: Can Booking Momentum Continue?
CCL
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL's record Q2 deposits, up $250M year over year, showcase strong booking demand, yield gains and balance sheet progress.

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Will Carnival (CCL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CCL
Published: September 17, 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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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
CCL
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Now
CCL, MGM
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Should You Invest in Carnival (CCL) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
CCL
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Carnival vs. NCLH: Which is the Best Cruise Stock to Buy Now?
CCL, NCLH
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL hits a 52-week high as its destination-led strategy, debt reduction and record deposits boost momentum over NCLH.

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Carnival Corporation (CCL) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
CCL
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Has Carnival (CCL) Outpaced Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
CCL
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Carnival (CCL) and Soho House & Co (SHCO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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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

Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a leisure travel company. Its ships visit approximately 700 ports under the Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard brand names. The company also provides port destinations and other services, as well as owns and owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. It sells its cruises primarily through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, and websites. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. It operates 87 ships with 223,000 lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.