Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • 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

Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
CCL
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Carnival: Don't Fear Taxes
CCL
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival's stock fell due to tax fears, but no immediate tax hits are expected, making the dip likely irrational. The cruise line's booming business and strong bookings for 2025 and 2026 support a bullish outlook, despite potential minimal tax impacts. Carnival's net debt reduction and high EPS growth potential make it an attractive investment.

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CCL Stock Rises 42% in 6 Months: Should You Act Now or Hold Steady?
CCL
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival's strong consumer demand, record booking trends, and strategic investments in fleet enhancements fuel optimism. Yet, cost pressures ail.

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Carnival (CCL) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
CCL
Published: February 21, 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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3 Reasons to Buy Carnival Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
CCL, CUK
Published: February 14, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL -0.12%) (CUK 0.17%) has made a huge rebound in its business, and its stock is up more than 200% since bottoming out in 2020.

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Carnival (CCL) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
CCL
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Carnival (CCL) closed at $25.61 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.88% move from the prior day.

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Carnival: Investigating The Unit Economics
CCL
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Analysts have consistently underestimated Carnival's profitability and I believe consensus 2025 earnings expectations may be 9% to 20% too low. Muted global capacity growth in 2026 and 2027 as a result of low ordering activity during the pandemic will push cruise prices higher. Carnival's margins are benefitting from strong onboard spending growth.

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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.