43,673 Shares in Carnival Corporation $CCL Bought by Aspire Private Capital LLC

Aspire Private Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 43,673 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,263,000.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in shares of Carnival in the third quarter worth about $14,981,000. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC boosted its stake in Carnival by 1.9% during the third quarter. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 25,613 shares of the company’s stock valued at $740,000 after buying an additional 478 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Carnival by 8.9% during the 3rd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 24,023 shares of the company’s stock valued at $695,000 after buying an additional 1,962 shares in the last quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co increased its stake in Carnival by 21.3% in the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 927,713 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,270,000 after acquiring an additional 162,624 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Woodline Partners LP increased its stake in Carnival by 26.3% in the 3rd quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 143,481 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,148,000 after acquiring an additional 29,910 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Carnival News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Oil price weakness briefly removed a major overhang for cruise operators, helping Carnival shares bounce as investors cheered lower fuel‑cost pressure. Polaris, Carnival, and Delta Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish retail/analyst writeups and value arguments (low P/E and recovery narrative) are supporting buy‑the‑dip sentiment among some investors. Is Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival scheduled a March 27 conference call to discuss Q1 results; the event will be a focal point for guidance and could drive short‑term moves. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC TO HOLD CONFERENCE CALL ON FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
• Neutral Sentiment: Stifel cut its price target on CCL from $40 to $35 but kept a Buy rating — a mixed signal that preserves analyst support while trimming upside expectations. Stifel Lowers PT on Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL), Keeps a Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Major outlets warn that a sustained oil rally would hit profits hard; Carnival may be particularly exposed because it does not hedge fuel, raising 2026 cost and margin risk. US cruises sail into higher costs as oil prices rally; Carnival could be hardest hit
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights fuel‑cost spikes and geopolitical risks (Iran tensions) that could pressure margins during the busy booking season. Cruise lines face fuel cost surge as oil prices jump on Iran tensions
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/blog coverage notes a sharp month‑to‑month share decline (≈27% in some writeups), reflecting investor concern over rising costs and macro headwinds. CCL Stock Slips 27% in a Month: Should Investors Buy the Dip or Wait?

Carnival Stock Performance

Shares of Carnival stock opened at $25.12 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $29.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $29.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.56, a PEG ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 2.42. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. Carnival Corporation 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 the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. Carnival’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm 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. Sell-side analysts expect that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. Carnival’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.00%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Carnival from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Friday, December 26th. Finally, William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine 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 price target of $34.70.

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.