Alberta Investment Management Corp Makes New Investment in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Alberta Investment Management Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm acquired 74,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,162,000.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Commonwealth Financial Services LLC boosted its stake in Carnival by 3.6% during the third quarter. Commonwealth Financial Services LLC now owns 10,957 shares of the company’s stock worth $317,000 after buying an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 147,728 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,271,000 after acquiring an additional 398 shares during the period. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Carnival by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. HighPoint Advisor Group LLC now owns 15,967 shares of the company’s stock valued at $462,000 after acquiring an additional 429 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors increased its stake in Carnival by 3.1% in the third quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 14,807 shares of the company’s stock valued at $428,000 after acquiring an additional 451 shares during the period. Finally, Rathbones Group PLC raised its position in Carnival by 0.9% in the second quarter. Rathbones Group PLC now owns 51,544 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,449,000 after purchasing an additional 480 shares in the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on CCL shares. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Carnival from $36.00 to $39.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Carnival from $31.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Carnival from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $34.00 target price on shares of Carnival in a report on Monday, December 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $35.00.

Carnival Stock Down 3.0%

Shares of NYSE:CCL opened at $31.57 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. The firm has a market cap of $39.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 2.49. Carnival Corporation has a 12 month low of $15.07 and a 12 month high of $34.03. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $30.74 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $29.47.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.38 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 10.37% and a return on equity of 28.39%. Carnival’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.14 earnings per share. Carnival has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.170 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.48 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. Carnival’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.00%.

Carnival News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added CCL to its list of top growth stocks (Zacks Rank #1), which can attract buy-side interest from momentum and growth-focused investors. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for February 19th
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also included CCL on its value stock list (Zacks Rank #1), highlighting that some analysts view the shares as attractively priced relative to fundamentals. Best Value Stocks to Buy for February 19th
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis suggests Carnival may have a 2026 tailwind from lower fuel and favorable FX dynamics, which could materially improve margins and the forward earnings outlook. Is Carnival’s 2026 Fuel and FX Tailwind Meaningfully Altering The Investment Case For CCL?
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival highlighted sustainability actions (food‑waste cuts) and fleet upkeep — positive for ESG profile and operating efficiency but unlikely to move near‑term results materially. Carnival Highlights Food Waste Cuts And Fleet Upkeep In Sustainability Push
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector context: peers like Royal Caribbean continuing strong performance provides a favorable demand backdrop for cruise operators, supporting medium‑term revenue and pricing strength. Royal Caribbean Is Cruising to a New All-Time High
• Negative Sentiment: Benzinga notes Carnival shares are down amid crude oil near six‑month highs, reviving investor concern over rising fuel expense—one of Carnival’s largest operating costs. Carnival Stock Is Falling Thursday: What’s Driving The Action?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks ran a note explaining why CCL dipped more than the broader market today, reinforcing that short‑term volatility is being driven by commodity price moves and macro sentiment. Why Carnival (CCL) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Carnival Company 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.