Carnival Corporation $CCL Shares Sold by Junto Capital Management LP

Junto Capital Management LP reduced its position in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 54.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,802,897 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,309,670 shares during the period. Carnival comprises 1.7% of Junto Capital Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Junto Capital Management LP owned 0.24% of Carnival worth $81,032,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in CCL. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Carnival during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC boosted its position 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 valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival during the third quarter valued at about $30,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival during the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. increased its position in shares of Carnival by 140.6% during the third quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 1,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 886 shares during the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Carnival Stock Performance

Carnival stock opened at $23.97 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a current ratio of 0.32 and a quick ratio of 0.28. Carnival Corporation has a 12 month low of $15.07 and a 12 month high of $34.03. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $30.19 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $29.29. The company has a market cap of $29.70 billion, a PE ratio of 11.98, a P/E/G ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 2.42.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued 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. The company had revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The firm’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.14 earnings per share. Carnival has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.48 EPS. Research analysts expect that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Carnival’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.00%.

Carnival News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Seabourn (Carnival’s luxury brand) unveiled a new high‑end “Denali Experience” pre‑cruise program for Alaska in 2027–28 — a small but constructive product expansion that supports higher‑margin, premium offerings. Seabourn Denali Experience
• Neutral Sentiment: A valuation piece reviews CCL after recent share cooling, noting mixed momentum (short‑term weakness but positive 1‑year performance) — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Assessing Carnival Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Industry news: Royal Caribbean plunged after an oil spike tied to Iran tanker strikes; reports note Carnival also fell and may be more exposed if it lacks fuel hedges — rising bunker costs threaten margins and drive near‑term downside. RCL Oil Spike / Impact on Carnival
• Negative Sentiment: Market coverage: Benzinga and Zacks reported CCL sliding as Middle East tensions lifted oil and investors sold into the risk — these stories reflect momentum selling and sentiment shifts that can exacerbate price moves. Benzinga: Stock Slides as Oil Rises Zacks: CCL Declines
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst pressure: The Goldman Sachs Group issued a pessimistic forecast for CCL and Stifel lowered its price target to $35 — analyst downgrades/target cuts increase selling pressure and can influence institutional flows. Goldman Sachs Forecast Stifel Lowers Price Target

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on CCL. Wall Street Zen upgraded Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 31st. Mizuho lifted their price objective on Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Citigroup upped their target price on Carnival from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $35.00 target price on shares of Carnival in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $33.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Carnival currently has an average 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.