Friedenthal Financial Increases Stock Holdings in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Friedenthal Financial boosted its stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 2,016.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 32,397 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 30,866 shares during the period. Friedenthal Financial’s holdings in Carnival were worth $937,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Carnival in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group bought a new position in Carnival during the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Banque Transatlantique SA bought a new position in Carnival during the 1st quarter valued at about $33,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC raised its position in Carnival by 301.0% in the 2nd quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 1,560 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 1,171 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Carnival in the 2nd quarter worth about $60,000. 67.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Carnival News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated. Carnival declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 (first payout since 2020), signaling sustained free cash flow and confidence from management; yield is roughly 1.9%, and the move shifts the story from “survival” to capital returns. Carnival’s Dividend Return Marks the End of Survival Mode
• Positive Sentiment: Record operating results and stronger margins. Carnival reported a standout Q4 and record full‑year EBITDA ($7.2B), higher adjusted net income (~$3.1B), and revenue growth — results that beat expectations and underpin cash flow, deleveraging and the dividend decision. Carnival Quietly Puts Pricing Fears To Rest With Standout Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Demand and pricing power. Bookings into 2026 are strong (two‑thirds of inventory already booked at higher prices) and limited near‑term supply (no new ship deliveries in 2026) support yields and onboard spend, helping margins and forward cash flow prospects. MarketBeat: Carnival Dividend/Results Deep Dive
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media backing. Institutional coverage remains constructive — Mizuho reiterated an outperform, Goldman Sachs raised its forecast, and outlets/hosts like Argus and Jim Cramer have publicly praised the stock, which can attract flows and lift sentiment. Mizuho maintains Carnival Corporation (CCL) outperform recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Media endorsements (short‑term sentiment boost). High‑profile mentions (e.g., Jim Cramer saying CCL “offers a real bargain”) can drive retail interest and intraday volatility but are less predictive of long‑term fundamentals. Jim Cramer Says “Carnival Corp Offers a Real Bargain”
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate structure change proposed. Management is exploring unifying the DLC listing into a single NYSE entity and moving domicile — a change that could improve liquidity and index inclusion but requires approvals and will take time to realize. MarketBeat: Carnival Dividend/Results Deep Dive
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/valuation caution — near-term pullback risk. Some technical analysts warn the rally may be nearing resistance after rapid gains and a move toward 52‑week highs; profit‑taking or short‑term mean reversion is possible even if fundamentals remain strong. Stock Of The Day: Is The Carnival Rally About To End?

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Friday. Barclays dropped their price objective on Carnival from $37.00 to $36.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Tigress Financial lifted their target price on Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on shares of Carnival from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Carnival currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.45.

Carnival Price Performance

Shares of CCL stock opened at $31.63 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $36.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.81, a P/E/G ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.53. The company has a current ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. Carnival Corporation has a twelve month low of $15.07 and a twelve month high of $32.89. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $27.40 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $28.48.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The company had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.14 earnings per share. The firm’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. On average, analysts predict that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

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

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.