Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK)

NYSE: CUK · Real-Time Price · USD
25.58
-0.92 (-3.47%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
25.84
+0.26 (1.03%)
After-hours: Apr 2, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT
Market Cap35.51B +28.6%
Revenue (ttm)26.98B +6.1%
Net Income3.10B +50.9%
EPS2.23 +46.5%
Shares Out 1.39B
PE Ratio11.47
Forward PE11.83
Dividend$0.15 (0.59%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 13, 2026
Volume3,175,618
Open25.36
Previous Close26.50
Day's Range24.92 - 26.03
52-Week Range13.65 - 33.72
Beta2.46
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target34.86 (+36.28%)
Earnings DateMar 27, 2026

About CUK

Carnival Corporation & plc, a cruise company, provides leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company offers its services under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia)... [Read more]

IPO Date Oct 23, 2000
Employees 101,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CUK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Carnival Corporation's revenue was $26.62 billion, an increase of 6.40% compared to the previous year's $25.02 billion. Earnings were $2.76 billion, an increase of 44.05%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 21 analysts, the average rating for CUK stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $34.86, which is an increase of 36.28% from the latest price.

Price Target
$34.86
(36.28% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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5 days ago - Market Watch

Why This Top Analyst Expects Carnival Stock To Explode 86%

BofA analyst Andrew G. Didora remains bullish on Carnival following its first quarter 2026 results, citing strong execution and compelling long-term upside.

6 days ago - Benzinga

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6 days ago - Schwab Network

Carnival: Don't Fret Fuel Prices

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9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Carnival cuts profit outlook as a jump in fuel costs offsets record cruise demand

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9 days ago - Market Watch

Dow Tumbles 400 Points; Carnival Shares Fall After Q1 Earnings

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Carnival Cuts Profit Outlook as Fuel Costs Rise

Carnival cut its full-year profit outlook as higher oil prices drive up fuel costs, though strong demand and onboard spending are helping to offset the pressure.

9 days ago - WSJ

Carnival Beats Earnings Estimates, Posts Record Bookings. Why the Beaten-Down Stock Is Falling.

The cruise operator's earnings laid bare the market's concerns over fuel prices.

9 days ago - Barrons

Cruise operator Carnival cuts annual profit forecast on higher fuel costs

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9 days ago - Reuters

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13 days ago - Benzinga

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13 days ago - Market Watch

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Carnival share price analysis: extremely pressured ahead of earnings

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14 days ago - Barrons

Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Its Intention to Voluntarily Delist Its 1.000% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2029 From the NYSE and Its 7.875% Debentures Due 2027 From the LSE and Relist the Notes and Debentures on the International Stock Exchange

MIAMI, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival plc announced today its intention to voluntarily delist its 1.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029 (the "Notes") from the New York Stock Exchange (the "N...

16 days ago - PRNewsWire

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