Carnival Corporation $CCL Shares Sold by LSV Asset Management

LSV Asset Management cut its holdings in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 23.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 120,700 shares of the company’s stock after selling 37,100 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in Carnival were worth $3,489,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in CCL. GK Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Carnival by 8.0% in the 3rd quarter. GK Wealth Management LLC now owns 20,009 shares of the company’s stock valued at $578,000 after acquiring an additional 1,482 shares during the period. Caprock Group LLC purchased a new position in Carnival during the third quarter valued at $2,660,000. ABC Arbitrage SA lifted its holdings in Carnival by 137.2% during the third quarter. ABC Arbitrage SA now owns 125,293 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,622,000 after purchasing an additional 72,477 shares in the last quarter. MQS Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival in the third quarter valued at about $412,000. Finally, First National Trust Co increased its stake in shares of Carnival by 2.6% during the third quarter. First National Trust Co now owns 19,550 shares of the company’s stock worth $565,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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)

Carnival Stock Performance

Shares of Carnival stock opened at $31.77 on Monday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $30.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $29.39. The company has a market cap of $39.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.88, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 2.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a current ratio of 0.32. Carnival Corporation has a one year low of $15.07 and a one year high of $34.03.

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

Carnival Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. Carnival’s payout ratio is presently 30.00%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently issued reports on CCL. Wall Street Zen upgraded Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. Bank of America raised their target price on Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Friday, December 26th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. One equities research 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Carnival has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price 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.