Cibc World Market Inc. Sells 481,007 Shares of Carnival Corporation $CCL

Cibc World Market Inc. reduced its stake in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 67.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 231,096 shares of the company’s stock after selling 481,007 shares during the quarter. Cibc World Market Inc.’s holdings in Carnival were worth $6,681,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Carnival in the second quarter worth about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Carnival by 182.0% in the 3rd quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 659 shares in the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC bought a new stake in Carnival during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Carnival by 301.0% during the second quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 1,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 1,171 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. boosted its position in shares of Carnival by 140.6% in the third quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 1,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 886 shares during the period. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently commented on CCL. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Truist Financial raised their price target on Carnival from $31.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Carnival from $26.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley set a $33.00 target price on Carnival in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price target on Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $35.00.

Carnival Price Performance

Shares of Carnival stock opened at $31.77 on Friday. The firm 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 stock has a 50 day moving average of $30.28 and a 200 day moving average of $29.40. 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 12 month low of $15.07 and a 12 month high of $34.03.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a return on equity of 28.39% and a net margin of 10.37%.The business had revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.14 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. 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 expect that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%.

Carnival News Roundup

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 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.