CCLConsumer Cyclical · Travel ServicesThe 29 Wall Street analysts covering Carnival Corp. Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $34 — +28.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Carnival Corp. Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (88): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Volatility (22): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CCL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 12 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $35 → $30 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Buy | $35 → $36 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $36 → $34 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Outperform | $33 → $31 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $39 → $38 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $31 → $33 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $28 → $29 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $43 → $39 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $33 → $28 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $34 → $32 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $35 → $30 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $35 → $33 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $37 → $35 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | $34 → $29 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $38 → $36 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CCL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, Carnival Corp. Ltd. returned −7.5% against +17.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Carnival Corp. Ltd. has a market value of $34.4B and an enterprise value of $58.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $27.3B. The latest quarter grew 3.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $3.1B, a 11.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.22.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $3.2B, after $3.6B of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 11.3×; forward P/E: 10.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.35%, paying out 20% of earnings.
Carnival Corp. Ltd. employs 160,000 people — $171K of revenue per employee.
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Cedar Grove Capital said it closed several long and short positions during Q3 2026 and initiated a small tracking position in Zedcor Inc. while continuing due diligence.
Why it matters — The portfolio update does not mention Carnival Corp. or provide information directly relevant to CCL.
Holland America Line opened bookings for five newly added 2027 cruises aboard the transformed Oosterdam. The voyages span the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean and begin Oct. 31, 2027.
Why it matters — The additional voyages and bookings provide a CCL watcher with an update on Holland America Line’s post-transformation ship offerings.
The Motley Fool's headline asks whether it is too late to buy Carnival Cruise stock. The excerpt says business is booming, while costs are also increasing.
Why it matters — CCL watchers may note the contrast between strong business conditions and rising costs.
Princess Cruises was named the #1 Mega Cruise Ship in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Its Sphere Class ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess, received the recognition.
Why it matters — The award highlights recognition for a Carnival Corp. cruise brand and its Sphere Class ships.
Carnival shares traded higher Tuesday as crude oil prices fell. The move followed third-quarter results that beat analyst estimates and an increased fiscal 2026 earnings outlook reported last week.
Why it matters — The item links CCL’s Tuesday trading strength to lower crude prices and recent results and outlook that exceeded analyst estimates.
The 29 Wall Street analysts covering Carnival Corp. Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $34, with estimates ranging from $29 to $43. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 29 analysts covering Carnival Corp. Ltd., 24 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carnival Corp. Ltd. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 6 Oct 2026, Carnival Corp. Ltd. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 29 analysts implies +28.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carnival Corp. Ltd. 60 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Carnival Corp. Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CCL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $29 to $43 over the next 12 months.
Carnival Corp. Ltd. returned -7.5% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Carnival Corporation Ltd. is a global cruise and leisure travel company that operates a broad portfolio of passenger cruise brands serving vacation travelers across multiple regions.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Oct 2026): "Cedar Grove Capital Q3 2026 Portfolio Update". Cedar Grove Capital said it closed several long and short positions during Q3 2026 and initiated a small tracking position in Zedcor Inc. while continuing due diligence.
Carnival Corporation Ltd. is a global cruise and leisure travel company that operates a broad portfolio of passenger cruise brands serving vacation travelers across multiple regions. Its current business centers on providing ocean cruises, onboard hospitality, dining, entertainment, shore excursions, and related travel experiences through brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises, and Seabourn. The company also supports its cruise operations with port destinations, private islands, and select land-based tour and transportation services. Carnival Corporation Ltd. serves a wide mix of consumer segments through different ship classes and itineraries, making it one of the most important operators in the global cruise market. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
CEO Mr. Joshua Ian Weinstein · 160,000 employees · United States · https://www.carnivalcorp.com
