Prospera Financial Services Inc Sells 16,726 Shares of Carnival Corporation $CCL

Prospera Financial Services Inc reduced its stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 26.4% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 46,537 shares of the company’s stock after selling 16,726 shares during the quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Carnival were worth $1,345,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

Carnival Price Performance

NYSE CCL opened at $31.77 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $30.28 and its 200-day moving average is $29.40. 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 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.

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

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%.

Key Carnival News

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

CCL has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Bank of America increased their price target on Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Carnival from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on shares of Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $35.00.

Carnival Company 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.