Exchange Traded Concepts LLC Purchases 21,436 Shares of Carnival Corporation $CCL

Exchange Traded Concepts LLC boosted its position in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 10.3% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 229,260 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 21,436 shares during the period. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC’s holdings in Carnival were worth $6,628,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Carnival in the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group purchased a new position in Carnival in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Banque Transatlantique SA purchased a new position in Carnival in the 1st quarter worth approximately $33,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its position in Carnival by 301.0% in the 2nd quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 1,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 1,171 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Carnival during the 2nd quarter valued at $60,000. 67.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Carnival News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated. Carnival declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 (first payout since 2020), signaling sustained free cash flow and confidence from management; yield is roughly 1.9%, and the move shifts the story from “survival” to capital returns. Carnival’s Dividend Return Marks the End of Survival Mode
• Positive Sentiment: Record operating results and stronger margins. Carnival reported a standout Q4 and record full‑year EBITDA ($7.2B), higher adjusted net income (~$3.1B), and revenue growth — results that beat expectations and underpin cash flow, deleveraging and the dividend decision. Carnival Quietly Puts Pricing Fears To Rest With Standout Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Demand and pricing power. Bookings into 2026 are strong (two‑thirds of inventory already booked at higher prices) and limited near‑term supply (no new ship deliveries in 2026) support yields and onboard spend, helping margins and forward cash flow prospects. MarketBeat: Carnival Dividend/Results Deep Dive
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media backing. Institutional coverage remains constructive — Mizuho reiterated an outperform, Goldman Sachs raised its forecast, and outlets/hosts like Argus and Jim Cramer have publicly praised the stock, which can attract flows and lift sentiment. Mizuho maintains Carnival Corporation (CCL) outperform recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Media endorsements (short‑term sentiment boost). High‑profile mentions (e.g., Jim Cramer saying CCL “offers a real bargain”) can drive retail interest and intraday volatility but are less predictive of long‑term fundamentals. Jim Cramer Says “Carnival Corp Offers a Real Bargain”
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate structure change proposed. Management is exploring unifying the DLC listing into a single NYSE entity and moving domicile — a change that could improve liquidity and index inclusion but requires approvals and will take time to realize. MarketBeat: Carnival Dividend/Results Deep Dive
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/valuation caution — near-term pullback risk. Some technical analysts warn the rally may be nearing resistance after rapid gains and a move toward 52‑week highs; profit‑taking or short‑term mean reversion is possible even if fundamentals remain strong. Stock Of The Day: Is The Carnival Rally About To End?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CCL has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on shares of Carnival from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $34.00 price objective on shares of Carnival in a report on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Carnival presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.45.

Carnival Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of CCL stock opened at $31.63 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. Carnival Corporation has a 12 month low of $15.07 and a 12 month high of $32.89. The stock has a market cap of $36.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.81, a P/E/G ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.53. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $27.40 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $28.48.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.14 EPS. Carnival has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.48 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%.

Carnival Profile

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.