Consumer Cyclical
Carnival PLC(CUK)
Live Price
Offline$27.47
+0.00% today
Window Change
+10.90%
Window
Jun 27, 2025 β May 7, 2026
- Market Cap
- $35.70B
- Revenue Growth
- +6.4%
- EPS Growth
- +40.0%
- Dividend Yield
- 0.6%
Coverage: 217 bars Β· Jun 27, 2025 β May 7, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Carnival PLC (CUK) is a Consumer Cyclical stock with a market cap of $35.70B and listed on NYSE. The stock last traded around $27.47 and up 10.9% across the available one-year price window (Jun 27, 2025 β May 7, 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 CUK 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 +6.4% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 3 of those reports.
View quarter-by-quarter reaction table
| Quarter | EPS Ξ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Mar 27, 2026 | +8.4% | -0.8% | +7.5% | +11.0% |
2026 Jan 27, 2026 | +62.6% | +0.0% | +11.5% | +10.7% |
2025 Sep 29, 2025 | +8.3% | -0.6% | +0.3% | -0.3% |
Benchmark Edge
CUK vs SPY, QQQ, and Sector ETFs
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
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Normalized return
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Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CUK Max Drawdown
-29.18%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Calendar-Year Returns
Uses the longest available daily history for CUK and SPY.
Company Overview
Carnival PLC
NYSE
Carnival plc is a major player in the global cruise industry, recognized as one of the largest leisure travel companies in the world. Primarily, the firm operates a fleet of cruise ships that provide holiday experiences across various destinations, including the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Catering to diverse markets, Carnival plc owns and operates a portfolio of brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line, each distinguished by unique offerings and itineraries. The core function of Carnival plc is to deliver memorable travel experiences through holiday cruise packages that encompass lodging, entertainment, and dining aboard their ships. Additionally, the company supports the tourism economies at various port destinations, contributing significantly to local and international travel sectors. Carnival plc's role in the financial markets is significant, as it represents a substantial segment of the travel and hospitality industry. Its performance is often viewed as an indicator of consumer discretionary spending and global travel trends. With its headquarters in Miami, Florida, and Southampton, United Kingdom, Carnival plc continues to navigate the evolving landscape of international maritime travel.
- 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 8, 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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