Carnival Corporation & (CCL.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 20% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Carnival Corporation & (CCL.US) – stock price at 29.20 $, August 2026
Carnival Corporation & stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Carnival Corporation & Price Target 2026: Analysts See 22% Upside

The average price target for Carnival Corporation & is $35.55. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 21,75% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Carnival Corporation & overvalued or undervalued?

Carnival Corporation & is currently undervalued with a gap of 21.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $29.20, which places Carnival Corporation & in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $32.00, and overvalued when the price exceeds $39.11.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Carnival Corporation &, the fair value range lies between $32.00 and $39.11.


See the full price target analysis for Carnival Corporation & →

Analyst Ratings for Carnival Corporation & stock in 2026: Buy

28 analysts cover Carnival Corporation &. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 82.2% recommend buying. The average price target is $35.55, which gives an upside of 21.7% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.46/5)
Strong Buy
18 (64.3%)
Buy
5 (17.9%)
Hold
5 (17.9%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.46 out of 5 based on 28 analysts

About Carnival Corporation & – Travel Services

Carnival Corporation & plc er et kæmpe rejseselskab, som primært lever af at sælge krydstogter. De driver 87 skibe med plads til over 223.000 gæster og besøger cirka 700 havne verden over. Du kender dem nok bedst fra mærker som Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises og AIDA Cruises, men de ejer faktisk ni forskellige krydstogtmærker. Carnival Corporation & plc laver også andet end selve sejladsen. De driver hoteller, jernbanevogne og busser, især i Alaska, for at give gæsterne en komplet ferieoplevelse. De sælger primært deres rejser gennem rejsebureauer. Det er altså en stor spiller inden for fritidsrejser, som dækker hele turen fra start til slut. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Carnival Corporation &

$ 40,5B Market cap
$ 27,3B Revenue
Travel Services Industry
13.33 P/E
1.48 P/S
2.94 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Carnival Corporation &?

Value stock

Carnival Corporation & is classified as a value stock with a value score in the top 22% of all stocks. The P/E ratio of 13.3 points to an attractive valuation.

Score Overview for Carnival Corporation &

💰 Value Score 78/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 65/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 61/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 68/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in Carnival Corporation & that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 430% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.09 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.

📈 Valuation

Carnival Corporation & trades at a P/E ratio of 13.3, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 12.5 (6% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 1.5. The P/B ratio is 2.9. The PEG ratio is 1.12.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Carnival Corporation & has a profit margin of 11.2% (solid) and an operating margin of 12.8%. Return on equity (ROE) is 26.7% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 5.4%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -6.5% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 0.09 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 430.2% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.65%.

Carnival Corporation & Dividend 2026: 1.0% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Carnival Corporation & in 2026

Dividend yield
1.04%
Dividend per share
0.15 USD
Payout ratio
18.9%
Low
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
0.50 USD

When does Carnival Corporation & pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 7, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 28, 2026
Latest payment date
August 28, 2026

How much does Carnival Corporation & pay in dividends?

Carnival Corporation & pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.15 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.04%.

The payout ratio is 18.9%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Carnival Corporation &

We have registered dividend payments for Carnival Corporation & since 2020-02-20. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 8 times, most recently on 2026-08-07. However, the stock does not qualify as a stable or sporadic dividend stock, because the dividend payments have been inconsistent in recent years.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-08-072026-08-280.15USDUnknown period
2026-05-182026-05-290.15USDUnknown period
2026-05-182026-05-290.15USDUnknown period
2026-05-182026-05-290.15USDUnknown period
2026-05-182026-05-290.15USDUnknown period
2026-05-182026-05-290.15USDUnknown period
2026-02-132026-02-270.15USDUnknown period
2020-02-202020-03-130.50USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Carnival Corporation & 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Carnival Corporation & have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 26,404,138 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include deynes bettina alejandra, WEIL LAURA A, SUBOTNICK STUART and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 9 sales. A net 1,494,623 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 26,404,138 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: deynes bettina alejandra sold 43,058 shares at 28 $ each on 2026-05-28.

Who is selling: deynes bettina alejandra, WEIL LAURA A, SUBOTNICK STUART, Lahey Katie, Gearhart Jeffrey J and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Carnival Corporation & (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Carnival Corporation &. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-05-28 deynes bettina alejandra Sell 43,058 28 1,209,930
2026-05-11 WEIL LAURA A Sell 616 26 16,250
2026-05-11 SUBOTNICK STUART Sell 616 26 16,250
2026-05-11 Lahey Katie Sell 616 26 16,250
2026-05-11 Gearhart Jeffrey J Sell 616 26 16,250
2026-05-11 Deeble Helen Sell 3,625 26 95,628
2026-05-11 Connors Nelda J Sell 616 26 16,250
2026-05-11 cahilly jason glen Sell 616 26 16,250
2026-05-11 BAND SIR JONATHON Sell 3,471 26 91,565
2026-04-21 weinstein joshua ian Sell 22,185 29 637,597

Who is buying and selling Carnival Corporation & shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: deynes bettina alejandra, WEIL LAURA A, SUBOTNICK STUART, Lahey Katie, Gearhart Jeffrey J and others. In total, 26,404,138 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Carnival Corporation & Short Selling 2026: 2.7% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.7%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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2.7%

When Does Carnival Corporation & Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/28/2026

The next earnings report from Carnival Corporation & is scheduled for September 28, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on August 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Carnival Corporation & 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Carnival Corporation & (CCL.US) – RSI 65, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Carnival Corporation & technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $29.67 is 9.2% above the 20-day average ($27.16). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 6.7% above the 50-day average ($27.81). Long term, the stock is 6.1% above the 200-day average ($27.97), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (27.81) is below the 200-day average (27.97), which is a classic bearish signal for Carnival Corporation & plc.

Is Carnival Corporation & plc overbought or oversold?

Carnival Corporation & plc has an RSI of 64.9. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Carnival Corporation & plc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.394), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.005) by 0.389, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.089), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-0.196) by 0.107, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc has an annual standard deviation of 47.7%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Carnival Corporation & plc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.394). Weekly bearish (-0.089).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 64.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Corporation & stock in 2026

Should you buy Carnival Corporation & stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Carnival Corporation & is currently BUY. Carnival Corporation & trades at $29.20 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.394 with rising momentum (signal: 0.005); RSI is at 64.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $35.55 points to 21.7% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Carnival Corporation & stock?
The average analyst price target for Carnival Corporation & is $35.55. The current price is $29.20, which gives an upside of 21.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $32.00 and $39.11.
Is Carnival Corporation & a dividend stock?
Yes, Carnival Corporation & is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.04%. The latest dividend was $0.15 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/7/2026. The payout ratio is 18.9%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/28/2026.
When does Carnival Corporation & pay a dividend in 2026?
Carnival Corporation & pays its next dividend on 8/28/2026. The latest dividend was $0.15 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/7/2026. The dividend yield is 1.04%. The payout ratio of 18.9% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Carnival Corporation & stock?
Carnival Corporation & is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 47.7%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Carnival Corporation & overvalued?
No, Carnival Corporation & is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (21.7% upside). Carnival Corporation & has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 13.3 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 1.5, a P/B ratio of 2.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 21.7%.
Is Carnival Corporation & overbought?
No, Carnival Corporation & is not overbought. RSI is at 64.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 64.9 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 7.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Carnival Corporation & earnings report?
Carnival Corporation & reports its next earnings on September 28, 2026. The stock currently trades at $29.20. With a P/E ratio of 13.3, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Carnival Corporation & shorted?
Yes, Carnival Corporation & is shorted with 2.7% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Carnival Corporation & stock?
No, insiders are not buying Carnival Corporation & shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 9 sales. On a net basis, 1,494,623 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 26,404,138 $ sold. Active sellers include deynes bettina alejandra, WEIL LAURA A, SUBOTNICK STUART and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Carnival Corporation & a good stock?
Based on our total score, Carnival Corporation & is rated as a good stock with a total score of 68 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 32% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 78/100, Quality: 65/100, Momentum: 61/100. In addition: analysts see 21.7% upside to the price target; a dividend of 1.04%; technical signal: Buy. Whether Carnival Corporation & is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Carnival Corporation & stock?
The outlook for Carnival Corporation & based on current data: the average analyst price target is $35.55 (+21.7%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 9/28/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 13.3 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Carnival Corporation & stock rising?
Carnival Corporation & is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.5% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Carnival Corporation & go?
The average analyst price target for Carnival Corporation & is $35.55, which corresponds to a potential gain of 21.7% from the current price of $29.20. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Carnival Corporation & fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Carnival Corporation &. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Carnival Corporation & do?
Carnival Corporation & plc er et kæmpe rejseselskab, som primært lever af at sælge krydstogter. De driver 87 skibe med plads til over 223.000 gæster og besøger cirka 700 havne verden over. Du kender dem nok bedst fra mærker som Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises og AIDA C... The company belongs to the Cyklisk forbrug sector, more specifically the Travel Services industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Carnival Corporation & as an investment.
Did Carnival Corporation & raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Carnival Corporation &. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Carnival Corporation & making money or losing money?
Yes, Carnival Corporation & is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 11.2% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 12.8%. At a P/E ratio of 13.3, you currently pay 13.3 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Carnival Corporation & go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Carnival Corporation & is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.09 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 430% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Carnival Corporation & have a lot of debt?
Yes, Carnival Corporation & has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 430%. For the cyklisk forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Carnival Corporation & service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 3.0x, and net debt equals 3.3 years of earnings (EBITDA).