CCL
Carnival Corporation
NYSE: CCL · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES
$27.17
+1.95% today
Updated 2026-04-24
Market cap
$37.63B
P/E ratio
11.97
P/S ratio
1.40x
EPS (TTM)
$2.27
Dividend yield
0.56%
52W range
$17 – $34
Volume
26.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
72
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A3.0
Quality
D7.0
Profitability
B+8.7
Valuation
A5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
0.9
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$34.51
+27.02%
12-Month target
$25.56
-5.93%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$48.02
Margin of safety
+31.09%
6 Strong Buy17 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 27.90% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $697.00M — positive
+ 31.09% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 0.89 — distress zone
- Debt/equity 2.28x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.17B | $21.59B | $25.02B | $26.62B | $26.98B | $28.2B |
| Net income | $-6.09B | $-74.00M | $1.92B | $2.76B | $258.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.27 | $2.58 |
| Free cash flow | $-6.61B | $997.00M | $1.30B | $2.61B | $697.00M | — |
| Profit margin | -50.07% | -0.34% | 7.66% | 10.37% | 11.50% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | BAND, SIR JONATHON | Sale | 11,988 | $26.19 |
| 2026-03-31 | BAND, SIR JONATHON | Sale | 12 | $24.98 |
| 2026-02-10 | WEINSTEIN, JOSHUA IAN | Buy | 635,820 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Carnival Corporation trades at $27.17. representing a P/E of 11.97x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 72/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.89, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $26.98B. with profit margins at 11.50%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $48.02.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carnival Corporation's stock price?
Carnival Corporation (CCL) trades at $27.17.
Is Carnival Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 72/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $48.02.
What is the price target of Carnival Corporation (CCL)?
The analyst target price is $34.51, representing +27.0% upside from the current price of $27.17.
What is the intrinsic value of Carnival Corporation (CCL)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $48.02, a +31.1% margin of safety versus $27.17.
What is the future stock price of CCL by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Carnival Corporation could reach $284.60 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Carnival Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $26.98B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.89 — distress.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryTRAVEL SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.40x
ROE27.90%
Beta2.48
50D MA$27.63
200D MA$28.93
Shares out1.24B
Float1.29B
Short ratio—
Avg volume26.9M
Performance
1 week-7.02%
1 month+12.32%
3 months-4.83%
YTD-11.03%
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