Carnival (CCL) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Carnival (NYSE: CCL) recently:

• 6/30/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by Tigress Financial from $40.00 to $42.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/26/2026 – Carnival was given a new $35.00 price target by Argus.
• 6/25/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $36.00 to $38.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $30.00 to $33.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – Carnival had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $36.00 to $35.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/23/2026 – Carnival was downgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein from “market perform” to “market perform”.
• 6/17/2026 – Carnival was given a new $36.00 price target by Melius Research.
• 6/16/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $35.00 to $37.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/12/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by Stifel Nicolaus from $35.00 to $36.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/3/2026 – Carnival was upgraded by Freedom Capital to “strong-buy”.
• 6/1/2026 – Carnival is now covered by Loop Capital. They set a “buy” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/22/2026 – Carnival had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $30.00 to $29.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 5/18/2026 – Carnival was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 5/15/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $33.00 to $34.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/15/2026 – Carnival was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. Carnival’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.03%.

Insider Activity at Carnival

In related news, insider Bettina Alejandra Deynes sold 43,058 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.10, for a total value of $1,209,929.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 69,238 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,945,587.80. This trade represents a 38.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 7.90% of the company’s stock.

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.