Consumer Cyclical
Carnival Corporation(CCL)
Live Price
Offline$30.87
+3.21% today
1Y Change
+21.15%
Window
Jun 25, 2025 β Jun 18, 2026
- Market Cap
- $35.70B
- Revenue Growth
- +6.4%
- EPS Growth
- +40.0%
- Dividend Yield
- 0.6%
Coverage: 247 bars Β· Jun 25, 2025 β Jun 18, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Carnival Corporation (CCL) is a Consumer Cyclical stock with a market cap of $35.70B and listed on NYSE. The stock last traded around $30.87 and up 21.2% across the available one-year price window (Jun 25, 2025 β Jun 18, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of +6.4%, EPS growth of +40.0%, a dividend yield of 0.6%. What stands out right now is revenue +6.4%, EPS +40.0%, free cash flow +101.0% with operating margin 16.9% and ROIC 11.1%. The dividend is present but secondary, with a yield around 0.6%. Valuation is more restrained than many high-expectation growth names at P/E 11.5 and price/sales 1.3. Stock Foundry combines CCL price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Consumer Cyclical peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Near sector median
+6.4% vs +7.5% peer median
Operating Margin
Above sector median
+16.9% vs +8.4% peer median
P/E
Below sector median
11.5 vs 18.1 peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on Jun 23, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating story is still moving forward
Revenue is running at +6.4% and EPS at +40.0%, with operating margin around 16.9%.
Shareholder return is still part of the story
The stock is still offering a dividend yield around 0.6%, which matters if the thesis depends on income as much as growth.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged +5.9% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 2 of those reports.
View quarter-by-quarter reaction table
| Quarter | EPS Ξ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Mar 27, 2026 | +8.5% | -1.0% | +7.4% | +10.7% |
2026 Jan 27, 2026 | +62.7% | +0.1% | +11.3% | +10.5% |
2025 Sep 29, 2025 | +8.3% | -1.7% | -1.1% | +0.1% |
Benchmark Edge
CCL vs SPY, QQQ, and Sector ETFs
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
CCL
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Normalized return
SPY
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S&P 500
Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CCL Max Drawdown
-29.71%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Calendar-Year Returns
Uses the longest available daily history for CCL and SPY.
Company Overview
Carnival Corporation
NYSE
Carnival Corporation is a leading global cruise company that provides leisure travel services across North America, Australia, Europe, and other international markets. It operates through key segments including North America and Australia Cruise Operations, Europe and Asia Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other, encompassing renowned brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises, and Seabourn. The company manages a diverse fleet of cruise ships, port destinations, private islands, hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches, delivering vacation experiences focused on onboard entertainment, dining, and excursions. Carnival Corporation supports cruise operations with dedicated infrastructure for ports and private retreats, while its tour segment handles land-based transportation and accommodations, particularly in Alaska. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Carnival Corporation plays a central role in the leisure travel industry by offering multifaceted vacation packages to a broad range of passengers seeking sea-based and complementary land adventures.
- Leadership
- Mr. Joshua Ian Weinstein
- Employees
- 160.0k
- Street Address
- 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue
- Mailing
- Miami, FL, 33178-2428
- Region
- Miami, FL, United States
- Last Updated
- May 7, 2026
Key Fundamentals
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Valuation
- P/E
- 11.5
- EV/EBITDA
- 8.4
- Price/Sales
- 1.3
- Price/Book
- 2.7
Growth
- Revenue
- +6.4%
- EPS
- +40.0%
- Free Cash Flow
- +101.0%
Profitability
- Gross Margin
- 37.5%
- Operating Margin
- 16.9%
- Net Margin
- 11.5%
- ROE
- 26.2%
- ROIC
- 11.1%
Balance Sheet
- Debt/Equity
- 2.04
- Current Ratio
- 0.27
Earnings Reports
Latest News
Official Releases
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
Next Step
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