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Carnival Corporation & plc

Consumer Cyclical · Leisure

$26.35

Up+$0.22 (+0.84%)

Updated Oct 11, 2026, 2:23 AM

SID Score

7.1/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

58/100

Neutral

Market cap
36.43B
P/E ratio
13.85
Dividend yield
0.00%
52-week range
$21.45 – $34.03
Volume
14.44M
Avg. volume
22.32M

Price performance · CCL

CCL price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 9, 2026

CCL closed at $26.35 after 20 trading sessions, up 16.80% for the selected period.

Last close
$26.35
Period change
+16.80%
Period low
$21.79
Period high
$26.58
Daily close
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CCL OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 9, 2026$26.15$26.455$26.02$26.3514.44M
Oct 8, 2026$25.61$26.23$25.51$26.1323.69M
Oct 7, 2026$26.30$26.47$26.00$26.1514.81M
Oct 6, 2026$25.94$26.71$25.82$26.5823.97M
Oct 5, 2026$25.89$25.94$25.34$25.5622.06M
Oct 2, 2026$25.59$25.895$25.22$25.7627.46M
Oct 1, 2026$24.66$25.17$24.52$25.0726.48M
Sep 30, 2026$25.39$25.48$24.54$24.5436.02M
Sep 29, 2026$24.39$25.29$24.00$25.1175.5M
Sep 28, 2026$21.85$22.655$21.85$22.1431.39M
Sep 25, 2026$21.96$22.67$21.69$22.2522.1M
Sep 24, 2026$21.51$22.155$21.45$21.7928.5M
Sep 23, 2026$22.075$22.16$21.52$21.8028.8M
Sep 22, 2026$23.19$23.35$22.13$22.2840.63M
Sep 21, 2026$22.34$22.45$22.04$22.3118.27M
Sep 18, 2026$22.135$22.205$21.81$21.8427.27M
Sep 17, 2026$22.70$22.95$22.15$22.1718.28M
Sep 16, 2026$22.40$22.69$21.985$22.3525.25M
Sep 15, 2026$22.82$22.82$21.93$22.1119.61M
Sep 14, 2026$22.315$22.81$22.11$22.5617.68M

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Overview

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Company profile

Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted 14 million guests in 2024.

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Consensus
Buy
Average target
$33.88
Implied upside
—
Analysts
32
CCL recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Oct 1, 2026Argus ResearchBuy—
Oct 1, 2026Freedom BrokerBuy—
Oct 1, 2026Wells FargoOverweight—
Sep 30, 2026MizuhoOutperform—
Sep 30, 2026BNP ParibasOutperform—
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Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026

How Much Is Costlier Fuel Hitting Carnival’s Bottom Line?

Carnival Corporation (CCL) stock had fallen about 27% for the year by its September 10 low as oil prices surged. The stock has since recovered part of that fall, closing at $26.13 on October 8, 2026. The cruise operator buys its fuel at the market price. Management defended that choice on its September 29 call, but the strategy leaves a holder exposed to every move in the oil price. How much has costlier fuel already taken from Carnival’s earnings.

Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026

Holland America Line Reveals Pan Am-Inspired Experiences for Legendary Voyage

Holland America Line is bringing the golden age of travel to life aboard its Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage, with a curated collection of onboard experiences and shore excursions designed to immerse guests in the history, glamour and spirit of Pan Am's iconic Clipper era. From Pan Am-inspired dining and expert guest speakers to the return of the legendary Clipper Club and exclusive tours, the cruise will weave the airline's history into the journey from ship to shore.

Yahoo · Oct 8, 2026

What Should Carnival Stock Investors Be Watching Now?

Shares of Carnival Corporation (CCL) rose more than 12% on September 29, 2026, after third-quarter results beat Wall Street estimates. However, the stock has still lost 8.7% over twelve months, trailing behind the S&P 500 and its 17.1% return. A single strong quarter may not have resolved the underlying worry that weighed on the shares since August: one cost that Carnival does not control. Which cost is it, and how much has it weighed on the earnings outlook.

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