Carnival Corporation $CCL Shares Sold by LSV Asset Management

LSV Asset Management cut its holdings in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 23.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 120,700 shares of the company’s stock after selling 37,100 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in Carnival were worth $3,489,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival during the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 182.0% in the 3rd quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Carnival during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Carnival by 301.0% in the 2nd quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 1,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 1,171 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. raised its position in Carnival by 140.6% in the third quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 1,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 886 shares during the period. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Bank of America raised their target price on Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Morgan Stanley set a $33.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Carnival has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $35.00.

Carnival Stock Performance

Shares of Carnival stock opened at $31.77 on Monday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $30.28 and a 200-day simple moving average of $29.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a current ratio of 0.32. Carnival Corporation has a one year low of $15.07 and a one year high of $34.03. The company has a market cap of $39.28 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 2.49.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued its earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.14 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Carnival has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.48 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Carnival’s payout ratio is presently 30.00%.

More Carnival News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights improving consumer sentiment and names CCL among four discretionary stocks to buy, noting rate‑cut optimism and upward earnings revisions that could support demand for cruises. Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month High: 4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added CCL to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, a near‑term bullish signal from the Zacks ranking process that can attract momentum flows and retail interest. New Strong Buy Stocks for February 13th
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets publish bullish takes on Carnival as a long‑term growth stock based on improving margins, pricing power and recovery in travel demand — supportive for longer‑term investor flows. Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival completed a ~$19B refinancing that materially reduces near‑term maturities and targets sub‑3x leverage in 2026 — a clear balance‑sheet positive that lowers financial risk and supports valuation. Carnival Completes $19B Refinancing, Targets Further Leverage Decline
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks research and other commentary note upward revisions to FY2027 EPS estimates for Carnival, which can lift investor expectations for future earnings and support higher multiples. FY2027 EPS Estimates for Carnival Lifted by Zacks Research
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival updated its ADR deposit agreement in connection with a planned corporate unification — largely an administrative step that enables structural changes but has limited immediate earnings impact. Carnival Updates ADR Agreement Amid Planned Corporate Unification
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on Q1 results reiterates the beat on EPS but notes a slight revenue miss versus estimates — a mixed read that may temper exuberance even as margins and EPS growth improve. Zacks Research Comments on Carnival’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:CCL)

Carnival Profile

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) is a global cruise operator that provides leisure travel services through a portfolio of passenger cruise brands. The company’s core business is operating cruise ships that offer multi-night voyages and associated vacation services, including onboard accommodations, dining, entertainment, spa and wellness offerings, casinos, youth programs, and organized shore excursions. Carnival markets cruise vacations to a broad range of consumers, from value-focused travelers to premium and luxury segments, through differentiated brand positioning and onboard experiences.

Its operating structure comprises multiple well-known cruise brands that target distinct geographic and demographic markets.