Cwm LLC Cuts Stock Holdings in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Cwm LLC cut its stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 18.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 95,941 shares of the company’s stock after selling 21,344 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Carnival were worth $2,930,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its position in Carnival by 99.6% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 12,159,619 shares of the company’s stock worth $351,535,000 after buying an additional 6,066,336 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in Carnival by 50.7% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 14,510,016 shares of the company’s stock valued at $419,573,000 after acquiring an additional 4,883,024 shares during the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its stake in shares of Carnival by 1,945.8% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,170,268 shares of the company’s stock worth $120,562,000 after acquiring an additional 3,966,422 shares in the last quarter. Causeway Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 9.6% in the 3rd quarter. Causeway Capital Management LLC now owns 31,912,001 shares of the company’s stock worth $922,576,000 after acquiring an additional 2,783,927 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 11,343.8% in the 3rd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 2,448,979 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,800,000 after acquiring an additional 2,427,579 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on CCL. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Carnival from $38.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, March 27th. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Susquehanna decreased their price objective on Carnival from $40.00 to $30.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Barclays lowered their target price on Carnival from $37.00 to $36.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Carnival currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.99.

Insider Activity

In other Carnival news, Director Sir Jonathon Band sold 11,988 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.19, for a total value of $313,965.72. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 52,601 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,377,620.19. This trade represents a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 7.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Carnival expanded its Mexico maritime cadet apprenticeship program with Princess Cruises and the Maritime & Port University of Mexico, strengthening the company’s crew pipeline and workforce development—supportive for future operations and crew supply. Carnival Corporation Expands Mexico Maritime Cadet Apprenticeship Program
• Positive Sentiment: Princess Cruises’ Star Princess was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List—an endorsement that can boost bookings and pricing power for the brand. Star Princess Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious 2026 Hot List
• Positive Sentiment: Holland America Line kicked off its 2026 Alaska season with more than 100 voyages, new shore excursions and enhanced onboard programming—evidence of strong seasonal capacity utilization and product refreshes across Carnival brands. Holland America Line Returns to Alaska with a Season of Elevated Exploration and Fresh Experiences
• Positive Sentiment: Seabourn announced a large 2028–2029 expedition program (including a Pole-to-Pole Grand Expedition), expanding higher‑margin luxury and expedition offerings that can lift future yields and bookings. SEABOURN ANNOUNCES NEW 2028-2029 EXPEDITION VOYAGES
• Positive Sentiment: A finance piece highlights Carnival’s S‑100 bridge simulator trials aimed at improving navigation safety and efficiency—initiatives that can reduce operational risk and support valuation upside if widely adopted. Carnival’s S‑100 Trials Highlight Safety Focus And Valuation Upside Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Media/analyst commentary (Motley Fool) calls Carnival a buy-on-the-dip, arguing valuation looks attractive versus next-year earnings—coverage that can attract value-oriented investors. 1 Magnificent Travel Stock Down Double Digits to Buy on the Dip as the Next Cruise Cycle Takes Off
• Neutral Sentiment: Princess Cruises will host an Alaska‑themed drone show in Seattle (marketing/local engagement). Good for brand visibility but limited direct revenue impact. Princess Cruises to Host Spectacular Alaska-Themed Drone Show from Seattle Center on May 1
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/comparison pieces (e.g., vs. Target Hospitality) provide broader context for investors but contain no new company‑specific operational risk or earnings revisions. Comparing Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH) and Carnival (NYSE:CCL)

Carnival Stock Performance

Carnival stock opened at $26.66 on Friday. Carnival Corporation has a twelve month low of $17.33 and a twelve month high of $34.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.82. The company has a market capitalization of $33.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.85, a PEG ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 2.48. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $27.58 and its 200 day moving average is $28.40.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March 27th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.02. Carnival had a net margin of 11.48% and a return on equity of 26.92%. The company had revenue of $6.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.13 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.13 EPS. Carnival’s revenue was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Carnival Corporation will post 2.23 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.