Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
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- symbol CCL
- Rev/Share 20.2749
- Book/Share 9.3549
- PB 3.0452
- Debt/Equity 2.2788
- CurrentRatio 0.3223
- ROIC 0.1079
- MktCap 37394292720.0
- FreeCF/Share 2.2193
- PFCF 12.8326
- PE 13.5485
- 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
3 Leisure & Recreation Industry Stocks to Buy in a Promising Industry
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Leisure & Recreation Services industry gains from the demand for concerts and strong bookings for cruise operators. Stocks like CCL, PRSU and MCS are better-positioned to gain from the industry trends.
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Feinseth: Cruise Lines "Buy Opportunity," Expect Smooth Sailing for Growth
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Ivan Feinseth believes in the opportunity for cruise line investments. He says the industry makes up 2% of the $2 trillion yearly travel profits, which Ivan sees growing long-term.
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CCL Stock Rises 29% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Hold Steady?
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival's strong booking trends, disciplined pricing, onboard spend enhancement, and strategic deployment of ships to high-demand markets propel it for growth.
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Carnival's Comeback: Is the Stock Set for a Profitable Journey?
Published: May 14, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
The global travel sector is demonstrating renewed vigor, with consumer demand for leisure experiences showing a clear upward trend well into late 2025 and early 2026. Within this revival, the cruise industry is notably buoyant, with passenger volumes widely anticipated to surpass pre-pandemic benchmarks.
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CCL or TCOM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Carnival (CCL) and Trip.com (TCOM). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Are Investors Undervaluing Carnival (CCL) Right Now?
Published: May 14, 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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Brokers Suggest Investing in Carnival (CCL): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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XT.COM Unveils “MNT × XT Carnival” with $500,000 Prize Pool and High-Octane Trading Fest
Published: May 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XT.COM a premier global digital-asset exchange, has kicked off the MNT × XT Carnival on May 8, 2025. Running from 10:00 UTC on May 8 through 10:00 UTC on June 7, this month-long celebration invites retail traders to compete for a $500,000 prize pool through zero-fee spot trading, futures tournaments, high-yield staking and exclusive newcomer rewards—all designed to boost engagement for Mantle's MNT token on XT.COM.
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Carnival (CCL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The latest trading day saw Carnival (CCL) settling at $19.69, representing a +0.82% change from its previous close.
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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Prediction: Carnival Stock Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival (CCL -0.90%) (CUK -0.82%) stock was once the prototypical value stock that beat the market and paid an attractive dividend. In a cautionary tale for investors, the company was dealt a huge blow during the pandemic, and it's still clawing its way back.
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Carnival Corporation: Stronger Fundamentals, Speculative Upside
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival Corporation has shown significant improvement in fundamentals, with strong booking volumes and customer deposits reaching record levels, indicating robust demand recovery. Passenger occupancy and onboard spending are both nearing or exceeding pre-pandemic levels, reflecting resilient consumer demand. Despite previous concerns about high debt and cash burn, CCL's positive cash flow and improved credit ratings make it an attractive investment.
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Carnival Corporation: More Than A Recovery Story
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I am bullish on Carnival Corporation & plc, rating it a buy due to its resilience, operational leverage, cost discipline, and prudent debt management. Carnival's financial recovery and structural changes have driven significant revenue and EBITDA growth, yet the market undervalues its operational efficiencies. The experience economy and aging population present unique growth drivers, positioning Carnival for sustainable long-term growth.
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CCL Stock Slips 20% in a Month: Should Investors Buy the Dip or Wait?
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Carnival's strong booking volumes, strategic brand integrations, and disciplined fleet management fuel optimism. Yet, cost pressures ail.
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SEABOURN UNVEILS 2026-2027 FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING SEASON, FEATURING NEW ITINERARIES EXPLORING JAPAN, CARIBBEAN AND MORE
Published: April 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
The ultra-luxury cruise line announces new sailings on three of its ocean ships, including 31 departures to 73 destinations in 30 countries SEATTLE , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, unveiled its 2026-2027 fall, winter, and spring season with new itineraries to explore the spring flowers of Japan, the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, and the culinary delights of Southeast Asia. Between November 2026 and April 2027, the award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will offer 31 departures to 73 destinations in 30 countries.
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Cruise Stock Check-In Amid Market Pressure
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NCLH) stock is down 2.2% at $16.01 at last glance, brushing off a bull note amid the broader market selloff.
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Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Stocks Face This Big Threat as Tourists Boycott the U.S.
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative
Foreign visitors are snubbing the country as President Donald Trump's tariffs regime takes hold.
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3 No-Brainer Cruise Line Stocks to Buy Right Now
Published: April 11, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
After back-to-back years of strong returns for cruise line stocks, this year has been enough to make investors seasick. The three largest cruise line operators are trading 29%, 17%, and 35% lower in 2025.
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4 Stocks to Grab Now as Inflation Falls for First Time in Five Years
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer discretionary stocks like AOUT, CCL, GME and NFLX are poised to benefit from cooling inflation.
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RCL Vs CCL: Which Cruise Stock Should You Add to Your Portfolio Now?
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Royal Caribbean and Carnival both outperform the industry and have solid fundamentals. Find out which cruise stock offers a better balance of growth, value and momentum in today's market.
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S&P 500's Worst 4-Day Drop: 5 Stocks in the ETF That Look Cheap
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
With the S&P 500 seeing the worst four-day loss, valuations have fallen, making stocks attractive.
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All You Need to Know About Carnival (CCL) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Published: April 09, 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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Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's March 2025 New Analysts
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
In March, we welcomed 30 new analysts to Seeking Alpha, and in this article we are showcasing their stock picks and investment strategies. Our analysts covered a diverse set of industries—including IT, financials, utilities, materials, and mining—and provided ratings ranging from Strong Sell to Strong Buy. Top picks include C3.ai, Robinhood, Central Puerto, CF Industries, and Kyndryl.
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Is Carnival (CCL) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Published: March 27, 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 Corporation Will Cruise to Higher Price Points This Year
Published: March 27, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival Corporation NYSE: CCL stock will cruise to higher price points in 2025 because it is outperforming its guidance, exhibits robust business momentum, produces ample cash flow, and reduces its debt faster than expected. The combination has the company on track to reach its goals a full year ahead of forecasts, which is critical because of the debt ratings.
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1 Growth Stock Down 69% to Buy Right Now
Published: March 27, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Anyone keeping tabs on Carnival (CCL -1.58%) isn't surprised to learn its stock hasn't made any meaningful forward progress since its early 2020, pandemic-prompted plunge.
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1 Growth Stock Down 70% to Buy Right Now
Published: March 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
The travel sector is generally considered one of the most sensitive to macroeconomic conditions.
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Carnival's Discounted Recovery With Strong Growth Catalysts
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Carnival Cruise Line is recovering post-COVID with record revenues, strategic debt management, and strong cash flow, making it an undervalued investment opportunity. Despite high debt, Carnival's strategic initiatives and strong demand environment support its ability to deleverage and improve margins by 2026. The cruise industry's high barriers to entry and Carnival's competitive pricing position it well for growth, especially with the push towards private island investments.
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Carnival Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Increase Y/Y
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CCL's first-quarter fiscal 2025 results are aided by sustained demand strength and robust onboard revenues.
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Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call March 21, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Beth Roberts - SVP, IR Josh Weinstein - CEO David Bernstein - CFO Conference Call Participants Ben Chaiken - Mizuho Securities Robin Farley - UBS Steve Wieczynski - Stifel Brandt Montour - Barclays James Hardiman - Citi Patrick Scholes - Truist Jaime Katz - Morningstar Conor Cunningham - Melius Research David Katz - Jefferies Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Elizabeth Dove - Goldman Sachs Vince Cipiel - Cleveland Research Christopher Stathoulopoulos - SIG Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Carnival Corporation & …
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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