CCLConsumer Cyclical · Travel ServicesThe 30 Wall Street analysts covering Carnival Corp. Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $35 — +24.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 (26): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $29 → $31 |
| 8 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 8 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | $30 |
| 30 June 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 16 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 1 June 2026 | Loop Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | HSBC | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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.
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 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Carnival Corp. Ltd. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Carnival (CCL) shares closed at $28.42 on the latest trading day, a +2.71% gain from the previous close, outperforming the broader market.
Why it matters — The stock's outperformance relative to the broader market could signal investor confidence or positive sentiment specific to Carnival amid broader market conditions.
Princess Cruises, a brand under Carnival Corp., announced it will participate as an official entrant in the 138th Rose Parade on January 1, 2027, with a destination-themed float.
Why it matters — The appearance provides positive brand visibility for a Carnival Corp. cruise line during a widely watched national event.
In a Wall Street Journal item, Carnival Corp.'s chief financial officer discusses the company's efforts to restore its balance sheet in the period following the pandemic. The report centres on the CFO's remarks about the company's post-pandemic financial position.
Why it matters — Balance-sheet recovery is central to Carnival's post-pandemic financial health, so CCL watchers would follow the CFO's commentary on this topic closely.
Seabourn, a Carnival Corporation luxury brand, has opened bookings for its winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season, featuring 10 voyages on Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest with seven- to 12-day itineraries visiting 21 ports across 20 countries and island territories, including smaller harbors larger ships cannot reach.
Why it matters — This expansion of Seabourn's Caribbean offering signals new future revenue opportunities for Carnival Corporation's luxury segment through differentiated small-port itineraries.
Princess Cruises, a Carnival Corp. brand, opened sales for its 2028 Alaska season, offering 185 departures across 14 itineraries aboard eight ships, including the new Star Princess, along with cruisetours and wilderness lodge stays.
Why it matters — The expanded Alaska season with increased capacity and new ship deployment signals continued demand and potential revenue growth for Carnival Corp.'s flagship premium cruise line.
The 30 Wall Street analysts covering Carnival Corp. Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $35, with estimates ranging from $29 to $43. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 30 analysts covering Carnival Corp. Ltd., 23 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Carnival Corp. Ltd. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Carnival Corp. Ltd. ranks 58 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 30 analysts implies +24.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Carnival Corp. Ltd. 58 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 -5.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Carnival Corporation Ltd. is a global leisure travel company and cruise operator headquartered in Doral, Florida, with substantial operations in the United Kingdom.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Carnival (CCL) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know". Carnival (CCL) shares closed at $28.42 on the latest trading day, a +2.71% gain from the previous close, outperforming the broader market.
Carnival Corporation Ltd. is a global leisure travel company and cruise operator headquartered in Doral, Florida, with substantial operations in the United Kingdom. The company provides cruise vacations through a diversified portfolio of well-known brands spanning contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury segments. Its brands include Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, and Seabourn, among others. Carnival Corporation Ltd. operates a large fleet of ocean-going vessels that serve itineraries worldwide, calling at hundreds of ports across key cruise regions such as the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, and Australia. In addition to ship-based operations, the company manages private islands and beach destinations, which are integrated into many itineraries and enhance the onboard-to-shore guest experience. Serving both mass-market and niche customer segments, Carnival Corporation Ltd. plays a central role in the global travel and tourism industry, working closely with port authorities, travel agents, tour operators, and destination partners to deliver packaged vacation experiences.
CEO Mr. Joshua Ian Weinstein · 160,000 employees · United States · https://www.carnivalcorp.com