Prospera Financial Services Inc Has $1.35 Million Stock Position in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Prospera Financial Services Inc reduced its stake in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 26.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 46,537 shares of the company’s stock after selling 16,726 shares during the period. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Carnival were worth $1,345,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of CCL. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Carnival during the second quarter worth $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Carnival by 301.0% during the 2nd quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 1,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 1,171 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. boosted its position in Carnival by 140.6% in the third quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 1,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 886 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Carnival

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)

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on CCL. Morgan Stanley set a $33.00 target price on shares of Carnival in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $34.00 target price on shares of Carnival in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on shares of Carnival from $26.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Carnival has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $35.00.

Carnival Trading Down 2.6%

Shares of CCL opened at $31.77 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $30.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $29.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $39.28 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 2.49. Carnival Corporation has a 12-month low of $15.07 and a 12-month high of $34.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a return on equity of 28.39% and a net margin of 10.37%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.14 EPS. 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, research analysts predict that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

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

About Carnival

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.