Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL)
CCL stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Carnival Corporation Ltd. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $35.30 — +35.0% versus the last price of $26.14. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CCL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CCL.
CCL annual returns by year
Congress trading in CCL
17 members of Congress have disclosed trading CCL — 15 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $793,501. Most recent disclosure: Oct 9, 2025.
See who in Congress traded CCL →Insider activity in CCL
CCL's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($1.2M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: May 28, 2026.
| May 28, 2026 | deynes bettina alejandra | Chief Human Resources Officer | Sell | $1.2M |
About Carnival Corporation Ltd.
Carnival Corporation Ltd., a cruise company, provides leisure travel services. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company offers its services under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brands. It sells its cruises through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, websites, and onboard future cruise consultants. Carnival Corporation Ltd. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
CCL Key Statistics
CCL in plain English
- P/E ratio (11.8) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CCL's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (26.69%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (11.24%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.72%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CCL stock: frequently asked questions
What is Carnival Corporation Ltd.'s stock price today?
Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) last traded at $26.14 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $23.45 and $34.03.
Is CCL stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CCL is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $35.30 — about +35.0% versus the current price of $26.14. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CCL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation Ltd. made 10 years ago would be worth about $623 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of -38%, or -4.6% per year.
Does CCL pay a dividend?
Yes. Carnival Corporation Ltd. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.72% per year at today's share price.
What is CCL's P/E ratio?
CCL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.8, and 9.9 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CCL stock?
Yes — 17 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CCL under the STOCK Act, totaling 15 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $793,501.
What is Carnival Corporation Ltd.'s ticker symbol?
Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades under the ticker symbol CCL on the NYSE.
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