Rhumbline Advisers Sells 33,161 Shares of Carnival Corporation $CCL

Rhumbline Advisers trimmed its position in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,956,530 shares of the company’s stock after selling 33,161 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers owned 0.17% of Carnival worth $56,563,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in CCL. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Carnival by 6.0% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 126,663,493 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,561,777,000 after buying an additional 7,157,739 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its stake in Carnival by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 45,523,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,280,132,000 after acquiring an additional 1,531,495 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Carnival by 7.4% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 27,617,014 shares of the company’s stock valued at $773,398,000 after acquiring an additional 1,906,110 shares in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP boosted its position in shares of Carnival by 6.4% during the 2nd quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 13,207,267 shares of the company’s stock valued at $371,388,000 after acquiring an additional 798,450 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Holocene Advisors LP grew its holdings in shares of Carnival by 184.3% during the second quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 10,289,947 shares of the company’s stock worth $289,353,000 after purchasing an additional 6,669,935 shares in the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Carnival Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:CCL opened at $31.77 on Friday. 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 stock has a market cap of $39.28 billion, a PE ratio of 15.88, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 2.49. The company’s fifty day moving average is $30.28 and its 200 day moving average is $29.40. Carnival Corporation has a 52 week low of $15.07 and a 52 week high of $34.03.

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

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. 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.

Key Stories 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)

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on CCL. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Carnival from $34.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. One investment 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 data from MarketBeat.com, Carnival currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $35.00.

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.