Carnival Corp
About: Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2024. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted 14 million guests in 2024.
Employees: 100,000
6
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
35
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
111% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 184 | Existing positions closed: 87
43% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $12.9B [Q3] → $18.5B (+$5.56B) [Q4]
23% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 309 | Existing positions reduced: 251
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 846 [Q3] → 926 (+80) [Q4]
3.49% more ownership
Funds ownership: 62.66% [Q3] → 66.15% (+3.49%) [Q4]
14% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q3] → 12 (-2) [Q4]
48% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.09B | Put options by funds: $2.11B
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$21
6%
upside
Avg. target
$28
39%
upside
High target
$33
66%
upside
7 analyst ratings
5 positive
71%
2 neutral
29%
0 negative
0%
Barclays Brandt Montour 44% 1-year accuracy 38 / 86 met price target | 31%upside $26 | Overweight Maintained | 22 Apr 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Jamie Rollo 33% 1-year accuracy 1 / 3 met price target | 6%upside $21 | Equal-Weight Upgraded | 10 Apr 2025 |
Tigress Financial Ivan Feinseth 57% 1-year accuracy 41 / 72 met price target | 61%upside $32 | Strong Buy Maintained | 26 Mar 2025 |
Citigroup James Hardiman 27% 1-year accuracy 8 / 30 met price target | 51%upside $30 | Buy Maintained | 24 Mar 2025 |
Mizuho Ben Chaiken 35% 1-year accuracy 19 / 54 met price target | 66%upside $33 | Outperform Maintained | 24 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 27 articles about CCL published over the past 30 days
Negative
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Is Carnival About to Sail Into Rough Waters?
Investors may suddenly feel confused about Carnival (CCL 4.91%) stock. Both Carnival and its largest competitors, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, had previously stuck to bullish forecasts as bookings remained strong despite sluggishness in the market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Value Stock
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Why Carnival (CCL) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Carnival (CCL) concluded the recent trading session at $18.63, signifying a +1.58% move from its prior day's close.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Carnival (CCL) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
In the closing of the recent trading day, Carnival (CCL) stood at $18.34, denoting a -1.98% change from the preceding trading day.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Prediction: Carnival Stock Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
SEABOURN ANNOUNCES 145-DAY "2027 WORLD CRUISE: AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC PANORAMA" ON SEABOURN QUEST
Seabourn Quest set to explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, visiting 67 destinations in 19 countries with five overnight stays and two maiden calls SEATTLE , April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled its "2027 World Cruise: Australia & South Pacific Panorama," a 145-day roundtrip voyage from Miami that will chart an extraordinary journey through some of the world's most captivating regions in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Sailing between Jan. 5 and May 30, 2027, the award-winning Seabourn Quest will travel nearly 34,000 nautical miles and visit 67 destinations in 19 countries.
Positive
Barrons
1 week ago
Royal Caribbean's Earnings Are Critical for Cruise Stocks. There's Reason for Hope.
The industry has been steadfast in its view that bookings and pricing remain strong. The stock market has a different take.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Carnival Corporation: Stronger Fundamentals, Speculative Upside
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Carnival Corporation: More Than A Recovery Story
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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Holland America Line Reveals 2027 Grand Voyages
Volendam to take guests on a global circumnavigation with rare ports of call while Zaandam deeply explores South America and Antarctica SEATTLE , April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board the 2025 Grand World Voyage, the meticulously designed cruises contain bucket-list locations and rarely-called-at ports, as well as ample overnight and extended calls in sought-after destinations.
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