Carnival/£CCL
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About Carnival
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted 14 million guests in 2024.
Ticker
£CCL
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure
Headquarters
Employees
115,000
ISIN
GB0031215220
Website
Carnival Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£29B
14.50
£1.37
2.58
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Price and volume
Market cap
£29B
Beta
2.58
52-week high
£20.95
52-week low
£9.65
Average daily volume
532K
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.337
Quick ratio
0.21
Long term debt to equity
270.601
Total debt to equity
286.28
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.68%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
5,050.626
Gross margin (TTM)
54.70%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.72%
Operating margin (TTM)
16.02%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
0.71%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£171,350
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.16%
Return on equity (TTM)
30.02%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.499
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.333
Price to book
3.82
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.63
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.341
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.10%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
161.25%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.82%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
160.22%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
64.29%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.11%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-38.92%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.18%
What the Analysts think about Carnival
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Carnival stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Carnival Corporation raised its annual profit forecast due to strong second-quarter performance, with revenue of $6.33 billion surpassing analyst expectations and adjusted net income rising to $470 million. (reuters.com)
The company reported record customer deposits of $8.5 billion and advanced bookings for 2026 matching the record-setting pace of 2025, indicating sustained demand. (reuters.com)
Carnival is investing $600 million in Celebration Key, a new private resort in Grand Bahama set to open in July, aiming to enhance passenger experience and revenue. (reuters.com)
Despite raising its annual profit forecast, Carnival warned of increased macroeconomic volatility due to escalating trade wars, which could impact future performance. (reuters.com)
The company's projected adjusted profit of 22 cents per share for the current quarter was slightly below analysts' expectations, leading to a 2% drop in early trading shares. (reuters.com)
Rising input and advertising costs have prompted a forecasted annual profit of $1.70 per share, slightly below the estimated $1.74, indicating potential margin pressures. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Carnival stock?
Carnival (CCL) has a market cap of £29B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Carnival stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Carnival (CCL) stock is 14.5 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Carnival stock pay dividends?
No, Carnival (CCL) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of July 18, 2025.
When is the next Carnival dividend payment date?
Carnival (CCL) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Carnival?
Carnival (CCL) has a beta rating of 2.58. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.