Friedenthal Financial Raises Stock Holdings in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Friedenthal Financial raised its stake in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 2,016.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 32,397 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 30,866 shares during the period. Friedenthal Financial’s holdings in Carnival were worth $937,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 10.5% in the 2nd quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 3,678 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,000 after buying an additional 349 shares in the last quarter. Eagle Wealth Strategies LLC boosted its stake in Carnival by 1.4% in the second quarter. Eagle Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 25,967 shares of the company’s stock valued at $730,000 after acquiring an additional 369 shares in the last quarter. 1834 Investment Advisors Co. grew its holdings in Carnival by 1.6% in the second quarter. 1834 Investment Advisors Co. now owns 23,964 shares of the company’s stock worth $674,000 after purchasing an additional 372 shares during the last quarter. Greenleaf Trust increased its position in shares of Carnival by 3.1% during the second quarter. Greenleaf Trust now owns 14,547 shares of the company’s stock worth $409,000 after purchasing an additional 443 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Encompass Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. Encompass Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 16,545 shares of the company’s stock valued at $465,000 after purchasing an additional 466 shares during the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Carnival Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:CCL opened at $31.63 on Wednesday. Carnival Corporation has a twelve month low of $15.07 and a twelve month high of $32.89. The company has a current ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. The company has a market cap of $36.93 billion, a PE ratio of 15.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.53. The company’s 50 day moving average is $27.40 and its 200 day moving average is $28.48.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business 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, sell-side analysts forecast that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently issued reports on CCL shares. Mizuho upped their target price on Carnival from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a report on Friday. Tigress Financial increased their price objective on shares of Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.45.

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 (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?

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.