Carnival Corporation $CCL Stock Acquired by Quadrant Capital Group LLC

Quadrant Capital Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 84.5% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 58,393 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 26,741 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC’s holdings in Carnival were worth $1,433,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Carnival in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Carnival by 107.8% during the first quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,045 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 542 shares during the last quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Carnival by 116.9% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 1,093 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 589 shares during the last quarter. Axiom Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Carnival in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Carnival in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 67.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Carnival News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated: Carnival declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.60 annualized, representing an approximately 2.3% yield. The payment is scheduled for November 27 for shareholders of record on November 6. The resumption signals greater confidence in cash generation and gives income-focused investors a new reason to own CCL. Carnival Corporation Declares Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Cash generation remains part of the investment case: Recent analysis focuses on Carnival’s cash position, alongside record revenue and net income, strong 2027 bookings and continued debt reduction. These factors could support additional balance-sheet improvement and capital returns over time. Should You Buy Carnival Stock For Its Cash?
• Neutral Sentiment: Premium offerings and pricing initiatives: Princess Cruises is expanding its Sanctuary Collection across five Royal Class ships, while Carnival is reportedly introducing dynamic pricing for some onboard amenities. Both initiatives could increase guest spending and improve revenue per passenger, but their effects on demand and customer satisfaction remain uncertain. Princess Cruises Expands Sanctuary Collection
• Negative Sentiment: Oil-price surge pressures margins: Crude oil reached a five-month high, weighing on cruise operators because fuel is one of their largest expenses. Carnival declined alongside Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, as investors priced in the risk of higher fuel costs reducing earnings and cash flow. Cruise Stocks Fall as Oil Price Hits Five-Month High

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CCL has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Argus lowered their price target on Carnival from $35.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective on Carnival from $33.00 to $31.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. BMO Capital Markets started coverage on Carnival in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $30.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $33.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, September 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Carnival currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.14.

Carnival Price Performance

CCL opened at $26.11 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $24.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $26.46. The company has a current ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54. Carnival Corporation has a 12-month low of $21.45 and a 12-month high of $34.03. The firm has a market cap of $35.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.40, a PEG ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 2.38.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $8.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.39 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 11.37% and a return on equity of 24.83%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.43 earnings per share. Carnival has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.240-2.240 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Carnival Corporation will post 2.26 earnings per share for the current year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Investors of record on Friday, November 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 6th. Carnival’s dividend payout ratio is presently 26.20%.

Carnival Profile

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) is one of the world’s largest leisure travel and cruise companies. It operates cruise lines that provide vacation travel, onboard entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreational activities and shore excursions. The company’s brands serve a broad range of travelers, from mainstream and contemporary vacationers to premium and luxury guests.

Carnival’s portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia.