Rhumbline Advisers Reduces Stock Position in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Rhumbline Advisers lessened its position in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 1.7% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 1,956,530 shares of the company’s stock after selling 33,161 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers’ holdings in Carnival were worth $56,563,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CCL. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Carnival in the second quarter worth about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Carnival by 182.0% in the 3rd quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 659 shares during the period. LRI Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of Carnival in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Carnival by 301.0% during the second quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 1,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 1,171 shares during the period. Finally, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Carnival by 140.6% during the third quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 1,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 886 shares in the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Carnival News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights improving consumer sentiment and names CCL among four discretionary stocks to buy, noting rate‑cut optimism and upward earnings revisions that could support demand for cruises. Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month High: 4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added CCL to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, a near‑term bullish signal from the Zacks ranking process that can attract momentum flows and retail interest. New Strong Buy Stocks for February 13th
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets publish bullish takes on Carnival as a long‑term growth stock based on improving margins, pricing power and recovery in travel demand — supportive for longer‑term investor flows. Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival completed a ~$19B refinancing that materially reduces near‑term maturities and targets sub‑3x leverage in 2026 — a clear balance‑sheet positive that lowers financial risk and supports valuation. Carnival Completes $19B Refinancing, Targets Further Leverage Decline
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks research and other commentary note upward revisions to FY2027 EPS estimates for Carnival, which can lift investor expectations for future earnings and support higher multiples. FY2027 EPS Estimates for Carnival Lifted by Zacks Research
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival updated its ADR deposit agreement in connection with a planned corporate unification — largely an administrative step that enables structural changes but has limited immediate earnings impact. Carnival Updates ADR Agreement Amid Planned Corporate Unification
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on Q1 results reiterates the beat on EPS but notes a slight revenue miss versus estimates — a mixed read that may temper exuberance even as margins and EPS growth improve. Zacks Research Comments on Carnival’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:CCL)

Carnival Trading Down 2.6%

Shares of NYSE CCL opened at $31.77 on Friday. Carnival Corporation has a 1 year low of $15.07 and a 1 year high of $34.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a current ratio of 0.32 and a quick ratio of 0.28. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $30.28 and a 200 day moving average of $29.40. The stock has a market cap of $39.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 2.49.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The business had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.14 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Carnival has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.48 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CCL has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Carnival from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Zacks Research raised shares of Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $33.00 target price on Carnival in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Carnival has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $35.00.

Carnival Profile

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) is a global cruise operator that provides leisure travel services through a portfolio of passenger cruise brands. The company’s core business is operating cruise ships that offer multi-night voyages and associated vacation services, including onboard accommodations, dining, entertainment, spa and wellness offerings, casinos, youth programs, and organized shore excursions. Carnival markets cruise vacations to a broad range of consumers, from value-focused travelers to premium and luxury segments, through differentiated brand positioning and onboard experiences.

Its operating structure comprises multiple well-known cruise brands that target distinct geographic and demographic markets.