Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
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- symbol CCL
- Rev/Share 19.9764
- Book/Share 9.0845
- PB 2.8378
- Debt/Equity 2.3357
- CurrentRatio 0.3382
- ROIC 0.107
- MktCap 33714383506.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.2193
- PFCF 11.5698
- PE 12.8119
- 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 | 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
Will Carnival (CCL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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
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
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Should You Invest in Carnival (CCL) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
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?
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?
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?
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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Holland America Line's 2027 Canada & New England Season Delivers Iconic Lighthouses, National Parks and Culinary Discoveries
Published: September 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
New lighthouse-themed voyage joins immersive itineraries that explore Canada & New England's scenic ports, historic landmarks and culinary traditions SEATTLE , Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Holland America Line announced its 2027 Canada & New England season, featuring a collection of cruises designed to showcase the region's storied national parks and rich heritage — as well as a new itinerary dedicated to the area's iconic lighthouses.
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Carnival's Fuel Efficiency Gains Momentum: Can Margins Sustain?
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL boosts efficiency with $18M fuel savings in Q2, hitting record margins and advancing environmental targets.
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CCL vs. ATAT: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks are likely familiar with 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) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Published: September 03, 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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Jefferies' David Katz bullish call for cruises
Published: September 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
David Katz, Jefferies gaming, lodging and leisure analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the hospitality trade and the state of travel.
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Can Carnival Capitalize on Cruise Industry's Record Demand?
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL posts its eighth straight quarter of record revenues and yields, fueled by strong pricing, onboard spend and record bookings.
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CCL Trades Near 52-Week High: Harvest Gains or Stay Invested?
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival's stock is near its 52-week high as record bookings, onboard spend and balance sheet gains fuel its turnaround story.
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Carnival Bets on Private Island Strategy: Can it Fuel Yield Growth?
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL leans on the $600M Celebration Key to fuel pricing power and capture more guest spend across its private island network.
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Buy 5 Consumer Discretionary Stocks on September Interest Rate Cut Hope
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NFLX, DIS, CCL, RL and HAS shine as Fed rate cut hopes boost consumer discretionary stocks.
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Carnival Is Taking Off (Technical Analysis)
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
CCL's latest earnings beat expectations, with record-high margins and management raising full-year guidance by 5%. Technical analysis is bullish: price is above an upward-sloping 30-week EMA, momentum is strong, and volume shows institutional accumulation. Relative strength is positive, with Carnival outperforming the S&P 500 since April and hitting new highs on the relative strength line.
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Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Carnival (CCL) This Year?
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Carnival (CCL) and Tencent Music Entertainment Group Sponsored ADR (TME) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Carnival Corporation (CCL) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?
Published: August 26, 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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Is It Worth Investing in Carnival (CCL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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Will CCL's New Ships Translate Into Sustainable Profitability?
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival bets on new ships to boost growth and efficiency, but rising costs test whether gains can turn into lasting profitability.
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CCL Stock Rises 34% in 3 Months: Should You Act Now or Hold Steady?
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Carnival's 34% rally in three months reflects strong demand, record yields and balance sheet gains. Yet, rising costs and global risks loom.
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CCL or ATAT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors looking for stocks in the Leisure and Recreation Services sector might want to consider either Carnival (CCL) or 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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Should Value Investors Buy Carnival (CCL) Stock?
Published: August 18, 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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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Carnival Corporation vs. Viking Holdings
Published: August 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
The cruise industry is an interesting one from a stock market perspective. During the pandemic, these companies had to take on a huge amount of debt and sell equity, diluting their shareholders, to raise cash and ride out COVID-19.
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CCL Industries Inc. (CCDBF) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CCL Industries Inc. (OTCPK:CCDBF) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2025 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Geoffrey T. Martin - President, CEO & Director Sean P.
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Will Carnival's New Ship Additions Boost Its Competitive Position?
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL plans strategic ship additions and upgrades to elevate guest experience and strengthen its market position.
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5 Discretionary Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio on Rising Rate Cut Hopes
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Rate cut optimism is fueling U.S. markets, with DIS, CCL, HAS, NFLX and RL set for potential gains in consumer discretionary.
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Carnival: Let The Meltdown Play Out - Buy The Upcoming Dip
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CCL has significantly benefited from the consumers' willingness to pay the higher ticket prices/ onboard spending and the expanding cruise demographics beyond typical boomers/ Gen X to Millennials. The same has been observed in its growing customer deposits, significantly aided by the increased capacity from newbuilds and the higher close-in booking trends. It is apparent that the uncertain macroeconomic outlook has yet to spill into the cruise/ travel sector, as similarly reported by market leaders in Q2'25 earning season.
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Will Carnival's Pricing Power Hold Up Amid Rising Competition?
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL posts record yields and two-decade high margins, but rivals RCL and NCLH are eyeing its premium pricing edge.
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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