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 19.7957
  • Book/Share 7.6273
  • PB 3.9031
  • Debt/Equity 2.8628
  • CurrentRatio 0.3366
  • ROIC 0.1077

 

  • MktCap 38692150391.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.1387
  • PFCF 13.7891
  • PE 15.4686
  • Debt/Assets 0.5599
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2727

 

  • 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 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

Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Value Stock
CCL
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Carnival (CCL) International Revenue Performance Explored
CCL
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Explore how Carnival's (CCL) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

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Carnival: An Undervalued Vessel Ready To Cruise Higher
CCL
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation reported record Q2 revenues, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA in its Q2 earnings, outperforming management's prior guidance. Carnival's history of beats and raises makes me increasingly confident in its ability to meet my $7.49 billion EBITDA target for FY 2025. Carnival's deleveraging efforts are supported by increasing profitability and a substantial EBITDA flow-through rate.

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Carnival's Loyalty Overhaul Takes Shape: Will It Lift Long-Term Demand?
CCL
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL is overhauling its loyalty program to reward total spending, aiming to boost long-term guest value and pricing power.

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Carnival shares pop on earnings beat and raised full-year outlook
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival reported strong second-quarter results, with record profitability and demand. Net income sharply improved year-over-year, the company said.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Carnival, Uber, Mastercard, and More
CCL, MA, UBER
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

U.S. equities were higher at midday as Middle East tensions eased and oil futures continued to slide. The Nasdaq jumped 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were up about 1%.

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Business is strong and our brand is amazing, says Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Josh Weinstein, Carnival Corporation CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss consumer demand, summer travel and the stock.

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Compared to Estimates, Carnival (CCL) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Carnival (CCL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended May 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Carnival's Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, FY25 View Up
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL tops Q2 estimates and lifts FY25 outlook as record bookings, onboard spend and cost control fuel strong gains.

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Carnival (CCL) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago.

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Inside Out: Cruises Demand "On Fire"
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Ivan Feinseth has been on board with Carnival (CCL) and the general cruise industry since the pandemic. He adds, "the cruise industry is on fire" as companies upgrade offerings and consumers find better "value for their dollars." He says cruises have a huge opportunity to grow within the broader travel industry's market share. Ivan names Norwegian (NCLH) as his favorite of the cruise stocks as CCL shares rally on a 2Q earnings beat and raised guidance. Tom White illustrates example trades in CCL and Royal Caribbean (RCL).

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Carnival Stock Soars as Cruise Line Exceeds Forecasts, Raises Outlook
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation (CCL) was among the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Tuesday after the cruise line reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and boosted its guidance as it added passengers and cut costs.

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S&P 500 Stock Carnival Surfs Higher On Earnings, Israel-Iran Hopes
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Positive

A big earnings beat and Mideast ceasefire hopes are fueling the cruise line stock.

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Carnival makes a splash with record bookings and higher guidance
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival PLC (LSE:CCL) and Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) shares rose 9% after the cruise operator said it exceeded its financial targets 18 months early and drummed up its highest ever level of customer deposits. Adjusted return on invested capital and adjusted EBITDA per available lower berth day both reached the highest levels in nearly two decades, the FTSE 100 company said in a second-quarter update.

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Carnival hikes annual profit target on steady cruise demand
CCL
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corp , raised its annual profit forecast after beating second-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday driven by resilient demand from travelers booking cruises to destinations including the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

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Carnival Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
CCL
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival Corporation CCL will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, June 24.

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Carnival Cruise Line's new loyalty program angers some customers. ‘One of the dumbest things I've ever seen.
CCL
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

The cruise company is making changes that will put greater emphasis on how much its guests spend, rather than how many days they sail.

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CCL Stock Before Q2 Earnings: Should You Buy Now or Wait for Results?
CCL
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL heads into fiscal Q2 earnings with strong booking trends and pricing gains. Yet, rising costs and debt cloud the near-term outlook.

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Carnival (CCL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
CCL
Published: June 18, 2025 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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Carnival (CCL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release
CCL
Published: June 17, 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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Carnival's Cost Discipline Holds Firm: Will Margin Gains Continue?
CCL
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL's firm grip on costs and rising yields are powering margin expansion and strong EBITDA growth in fiscal 2025.

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Buy 4 Discretionary Stocks With Upside as Inflation Continues to Cool
CCL, FOX, NFLX, TILE
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cooling inflation, easing trade tensions, and rate cut hopes lift outlook for discretionary stocks like NFLX and FOX.

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CCL vs. ATAT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ATAT, CCL
Published: June 13, 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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Carnival Stock Trading at a Discount: Is it Time to Climb Aboard?
CCL
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL trades at 11.90X forward P/E, well below peers, as strong bookings and exclusive offerings fuel long-term growth hopes.

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Should Value Investors Buy Carnival (CCL) Stock?
CCL
Published: June 13, 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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Is Carnival (CCL) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
CCL
Published: June 13, 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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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
CCL
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
CCL
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Cruise Stocks Climb Amid New Offerings, Upbeat Outlook
CCL, RCL
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Travel stocks have had a rough start to 2025. But underneath the surface, one pocket of the travel industry continues to make waves.

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Carnival's Marketing Engine Goes Full Throttle: Can it Boost Demand?
CCL
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL turns to star-powered marketing and storytelling to sustain record bookings with minimal new ship additions ahead.

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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.