Carnival (NYSE:CCL) Price Target Lowered to $30.00 at Susquehanna

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) had its price objective lowered by Susquehanna from $40.00 to $30.00 in a research note released on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a positive rating on the stock.

CCL has been the topic of several other research reports. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $35.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Carnival from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with 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 $34.17.

Carnival Stock Up 5.5%

Shares of CCL opened at $25.46 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.73, a PEG ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 2.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a current ratio of 0.32. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $29.33 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $28.99. Carnival has a 52 week low of $15.07 and a 52 week high of $34.03.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last released its earnings results 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 return on equity of 28.39% and a net margin of 10.37%.The company had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.14 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Carnival will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Carnival

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. CVA Family Office LLC increased its stake in shares of Carnival by 15.6% in the 4th quarter. CVA Family Office LLC now owns 2,597 shares of the company’s stock valued at $79,000 after acquiring an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group boosted its stake in Carnival by 2.9% during the 4th quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group now owns 12,383 shares of the company’s stock worth $378,000 after acquiring an additional 354 shares during the last quarter. Triad Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Carnival by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Triad Wealth Partners LLC now owns 17,464 shares of the company’s stock valued at $533,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares during the period. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI grew its holdings in Carnival by 3.5% during the fourth quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 10,540 shares of the company’s stock valued at $322,000 after purchasing an additional 358 shares during the period. Finally, StoneX Group Inc. increased its stake in Carnival by 4.9% in the fourth quarter. StoneX Group Inc. now owns 7,935 shares of the company’s stock valued at $242,000 after purchasing an additional 368 shares in the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Macro de‑escalation: Markets rallied on signs of a potential pause in strikes versus Iran and productive talks, rotating money back into travel and leisure names and lifting Carnival along with peers. Why Norwegian and Other Cruise Stocks Are Rallying
• Positive Sentiment: Oil drop helped margins outlook: Crude and gas prices tumbled after a delay in planned strikes, easing immediate fuel-cost risk for cruise operators and supporting CCL. Oil, Gas Prices Tumble as Trump Delays Strikes Against Iranian Energy Infrastructure
• Positive Sentiment: Benzinga: oil relief lifted the stock ahead of earnings, reducing short‑term fuel worries even as analysts revised near‑term profit views. Carnival Heads Into Earnings With Fuel Risks — But Oil Relief Lifts Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment boosted by media/TV commentary — Jim Cramer noted growing Street optimism on cruise names, which can drive retail buying momentum. Jim Cramer on Carnival Corporation
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna cut its price target from $40 to $30 but retained a “positive” rating — a smaller upside than before but still supportive relative to many peers. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street attention: recent analyst coverage and price‑target activity (Morgan Stanley, others) keeps the stock in focus heading into the company’s results window. Wall Street makes bold Carnival Cruise Line stock move
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying risks remain: some outlets flag Carnival has been under pressure year‑to‑date and faces fuel sensitivity and earnings risk into its report — meaning gains could unwind if oil or geopolitical news reverses. Carnival share price analysis: extremely pressured ahead of earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional activity is mixed: recent large insider selling and significant hedge‑fund portfolio shifts can add volatility and weigh on sentiment if sustained. Carnival jumps as oil prices retreat

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.