Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Buys 77,403 Shares of Carnival Corporation $CCL

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. increased its stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 11.9% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 725,545 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 77,403 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Carnival were worth $22,158,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in Carnival by 5.1% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 112,167 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,191,000 after buying an additional 5,435 shares during the last quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Carnival during the first quarter worth approximately $228,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in Carnival by 61.6% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 30,437 shares of the company’s stock worth $594,000 after buying an additional 11,601 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP increased its position in Carnival by 41.9% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 88,522 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,729,000 after buying an additional 26,141 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baird Financial Group Inc. increased its position in Carnival by 57.0% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 64,720 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,820,000 after buying an additional 23,484 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on CCL shares. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Bank of America boosted their price target on Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and set a $35.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Susquehanna lowered their price target on Carnival from $40.00 to $30.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Carnival from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 28th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $34.04.

Insider Transactions at Carnival

In related news, Director Sir Jonathon Band sold 11,988 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.19, for a total transaction of $313,965.72. Following the sale, the director owned 52,601 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,377,620.19. This represents a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 7.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Carnival Trading Up 3.4%

Shares of NYSE:CCL opened at $28.69 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $35.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.75, a P/E/G ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 2.48. Carnival Corporation has a 1 year low of $17.05 and a 1 year high of $34.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.82, a current ratio of 0.30 and a quick ratio of 0.26. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $28.26 and its 200 day simple moving average is $28.44.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March 27th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $6.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.13 billion. Carnival had a return on equity of 26.92% and a net margin of 11.48%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.13 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Princess Cruises (a Carnival brand) unveiled its largest-ever Asia deployment — 96 departures across 61 itineraries (2027–2028), including two ships homeporting in Japan — a demand and network-expansion signal that supports future ticket revenue and geographic diversification. Princess Cruises Unveils Largest-Ever Japan 2028 Summer Season and Expansive Southeast Asia Program for 2027-2028
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and trade-writers are flagging Carnival as a rebound candidate for aggressive traders — commentary highlights strong demand momentum and the potential for outsized gains if macro risk calms, which can attract short-term buyers. Aggressive Traders Looking for a Rebound Should Consider Carnival Cruise (CCL) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes record 2026 bookings and rising onboard spend — strong demand signals — but warns of a roughly $500M fuel headwind and uneven Europe trends; this is a mixed read for near-term earnings vs. longer-term revenue momentum. Can Carnival’s Record Bookings Offset Fuel and Macro Headwinds?
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS trimmed its price target from $38 to $35 but kept a Buy rating — a modest downgrade of upside that still reflects bullishness from a major shop; this can temper upside while keeping analyst support intact. UBS Lowers Price Target on Carnival
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga and Zacks pieces discuss recent selling/rotation and chart dynamics — the stock has been digesting an earlier rally, so technical/positioning flows (not broad market panic) explain some volatility. Carnival Stock Is Sliding Today: What’s Going On?
• Negative Sentiment: Oil prices rebounded above $100 amid Middle East shipping tensions, reviving bunker-fuel cost worries that directly pressure cruise margins; that drove an earlier pullback in the stock and remains the main near-term downside risk for CCL. The report also notes recent insider sales and sizable institutional portfolio moves. Carnival (CCL) slips as oil rebounds above $100, reviving fuel-cost worries

About Carnival

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.