Carnival Corporation $CCL Shares Bought by Voya Investment Management LLC

Voya Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 458.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,246,348 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,843,770 shares during the quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC owned approximately 0.19% of Carnival worth $64,942,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. REAP Financial Group LLC raised its position in Carnival by 10.5% during the second quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 3,678 shares of the company’s stock worth $103,000 after acquiring an additional 349 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Wealth Strategies LLC increased its stake in shares of Carnival by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Eagle Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 25,967 shares of the company’s stock worth $730,000 after purchasing an additional 369 shares in the last quarter. 1834 Investment Advisors Co. raised its position in shares of Carnival by 1.6% during the 2nd quarter. 1834 Investment Advisors Co. now owns 23,964 shares of the company’s stock worth $674,000 after purchasing an additional 372 shares during the last quarter. Greenleaf Trust lifted its stake in Carnival by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter. Greenleaf Trust now owns 14,547 shares of the company’s stock valued at $409,000 after buying an additional 443 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Encompass Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Carnival by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. Encompass Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 16,545 shares of the company’s stock valued at $465,000 after buying an additional 466 shares during the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Carnival News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and record 2025 profits — Carnival reported stronger-than-expected adjusted EPS and posted record full-year profits driven by higher yields, rising demand and cost discipline; investors view the earnings surprise as confirmation of the recovery thesis. Zacks: Carnival Q4 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated — Management announced the return of a cash dividend, a visible shift toward returning capital that buoyed investor sentiment and supports multiple expansion. Proactive: Dividend Return & Single Listing Plan
• Positive Sentiment: FY2026 guidance above Street — Carnival set FY2026 EPS at $2.48, ahead of consensus (~$2.41), signaling confidence in pricing power and demand resilience into next year. Reuters: Forecast Above Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Proposal to unify listings — Carnival proposed a plan to move to a single NYSE-listed share, which could improve liquidity and attract U.S.-centric investors if approved. Proactive: Single NYSE Listing
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Multiple firms reiterated buy ratings or bullish notes after the results and outlook, reinforcing positive analyst momentum. TipRanks: Analyst Commentary
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity — Call buying spiked intraday (large increase in call volume), indicating speculative bullish interest that can amplify moves but may reverse quickly.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management interviews and color — CEO interviews provided supportive commentary on consumer demand and pricing; useful for sentiment but not new fundamentals. YouTube: CEO Interview
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed estimates and Q1 guide soft vs. consensus — Q4 revenue came in marginally below Street expectations and Q1 2026 EPS guidance (0.17) is a tick under consensus (0.18), giving short-term ammunition to skeptics about near-term momentum. Press Release / Slide Deck

Carnival Stock Performance

Carnival stock opened at $31.13 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $36.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 2.53. Carnival Corporation has a 12 month low of $15.07 and a 12 month high of $32.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, a current ratio of 0.34 and a quick ratio of 0.30. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $27.26 and its 200-day moving average is $28.31.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a net margin of 10.07% and a return on equity of 27.86%. The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.38 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.14 earnings per share. Carnival’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Carnival has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.48 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on CCL shares. Tigress Financial boosted their price target on Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Carnival from $34.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, September 15th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $37.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Carnival from $34.00 to $35.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Barclays decreased their target price on shares of Carnival from $37.00 to $36.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $34.00.

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.