Carnival Corporation $CCL Stock Position Raised by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. boosted its position in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 22.3% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 239,647 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 43,749 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Carnival were worth $5,881,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CCL. Ancora Advisors LLC boosted its position in Carnival by 66.4% in the second quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 1,015 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC increased 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 worth $27,000 after buying an additional 542 shares in the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Carnival by 22.7% during the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 2,932 shares of the company’s stock worth $84,000 after buying an additional 543 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Carnival by 6.6% during the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 9,017 shares of the company’s stock worth $233,000 after buying an additional 555 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mad River Investors raised its stake in shares of Carnival by 0.4% in the first quarter. Mad River Investors now owns 156,181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,042,000 after acquiring an additional 585 shares during the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Carnival Stock Down 3.6%

NYSE CCL opened at $26.11 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $24.66 and a 200-day moving average of $26.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $35.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 2.38. Carnival Corporation has a 52 week low of $21.45 and a 52 week high of $34.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.27.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, September 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $8.44 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.39 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 11.37% and a return on equity of 24.83%. The company’s revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.43 EPS. Carnival has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.240-2.240 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Carnival Corporation will post 2.26 EPS for the current year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

CCL has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on Carnival in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $30.00 target price on the stock. Tigress Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $42.00 price target on shares of Carnival in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $28.70 price objective on shares of Carnival in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $32.00 price objective on Carnival in a research report on Tuesday, September 22nd. Finally, Barclays reduced their price objective on Carnival from $35.00 to $33.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Carnival presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.14.

Trending Headlines about Carnival

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

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.