SG Americas Securities LLC Has $87.57 Million Holdings in Carnival Corporation $CCL

SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 178.2% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 2,867,242 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,836,784 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC’s holdings in Carnival were worth $87,566,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Carnival during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in Carnival in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Carnival by 182.0% during 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 in the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC acquired a new position in Carnival during the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in Carnival in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Carnival News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Market risk sentiment improved after signs of de‑escalation in the Middle East and a drop in crude prices, which reduces near‑term fuel cost worries for fuel‑sensitive cruise operators — a key reason the stock has rallied recently. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Near‑term momentum ahead of Carnival’s Q1 report: analysts and commentators note strong bookings and pricing trends even as fuel and regional mix remain questions — this has supported buying into the name ahead of the print. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and itinerary updates (Princess South America season; Cunard fashion partnership) help marketing and long‑term demand positioning but are unlikely to move near‑term earnings materially. Read More. · Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival is moving to simplify its dual‑listed capital structure by voluntarily delisting certain debt listings — a corporate governance/capital‑markets cleanup that may reduce complexity for fixed‑income investors but has limited immediate EPS impact. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts trimmed price targets recently (Truist, Barclays, Susquehanna among others), reflecting lingering margin risk from fuel and cost pressures — analyst downgrades or lower targets can cap upside ahead of clearer guidance. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Disclosure of insider sales and large, mixed hedge‑fund rebalancing highlighted by data services can spook investors; notable insider sales were flagged in recent reporting. Such flows can add volatility into the earnings window. Read More.

Carnival Stock Performance

CCL stock opened at $25.45 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $29.22 and its 200-day moving average is $28.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. The company has a market cap of $31.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 2.42. Carnival Corporation has a twelve month low of $15.07 and a twelve month high of $34.03.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on CCL shares. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on Carnival from $26.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.00.

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.