Carnival (NYSE:CCL) Given New $30.00 Price Target at Susquehanna

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) had its price objective decreased by investment analysts at Susquehanna from $40.00 to $30.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “positive” rating on the stock. Susquehanna’s target price points to a potential upside of 17.30% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Mizuho increased their price objective on Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Zacks Research lowered Carnival from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, March 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on Carnival from $34.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Citigroup increased their price target on Carnival from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Barclays cut their price objective on Carnival from $37.00 to $36.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.17.

Carnival Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CCL traded up $1.46 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $25.58. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 21,690,426 shares, compared to its average volume of 23,505,318. Carnival has a one year low of $15.07 and a one year high of $34.03. The company has a market cap of $31.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 2.42. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $29.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $29.04. The company has a current ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued its earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.14 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Carnival will post 1.77 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CCL. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Carnival during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. BOCHK Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Carnival during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in Carnival during the third quarter valued at $25,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new position in Carnival in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. grew its stake in Carnival by 381.0% in the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 962 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 762 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwind — oil fell and risk sentiment improved after signs of a temporary de‑escalation around Iran/Strait of Hormuz, boosting travel and leisure stocks and easing near‑term fuel-cost worries for Carnival. Carnival jumps as oil prices retreat and risk sentiment improves on Middle East de-escalation signals
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical headlines flipped mildly bullish this morning after reports that U.S.–Iran talks were “very good,” which lifted pre‑market futures and helped rotation back into travel names. Pre-Market Turns Green
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/back‑stop support — recent upgrades and bullish commentary from analysts and industry coverage are providing conviction beneath the name (multiple buy/overweight ratings and mid‑high price targets vs. current levels). Carnival (NYSE:CCL) Upgraded Amid NYSE Composite Travel Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Media/influencer tone — high‑profile mentions (e.g., Jim Cramer calling Carnival “inexpensive”) can attract short‑covering and retail interest into a bounce. Jim Cramer on Carnival Corporation: “That’s an Inexpensive Stock”
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand/marketing update — Cunard (a Carnival brand) announced a fashion partnership, positive for luxury positioning but unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals materially. Cunard Announces Exclusive Partnership with Celebrity Fashion Stylist Micaela Erlanger
• Neutral Sentiment: News flow risk remains — coverage reminds investors that Iran/energy headlines can re‑ignite volatility; watch economic calendar and earnings windows. Gamestop, Carnival, Chewy, Jefferies, and More to Watch This Week
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/price pressure — some analysts note Carnival moved into a bear market from its YTD high (significant YTD drawdown), which can attract continued selling if macro stress returns. Carnival share price analysis: extremely pressured ahead of earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional flows — recent disclosures show a large CFO share sale and material position changes by big institutions; that increases headline risk and indicates some investors are trimming exposure. Carnival jumps as oil prices retreat and risk sentiment improves on Middle East de-escalation signals

Carnival Company 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.