Public Sector Pension Investment Board Has $2.85 Million Stock Position in Carnival Corporation $CCL

Public Sector Pension Investment Board lifted its stake in shares of Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 24.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 98,544 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 19,091 shares during the period. Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s holdings in Carnival were worth $2,849,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Carnival by 6.0% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 126,663,493 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,561,777,000 after purchasing an additional 7,157,739 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its position in Carnival by 3.5% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 45,523,890 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,280,132,000 after buying an additional 1,531,495 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Carnival by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 27,617,014 shares of the company’s stock worth $773,398,000 after acquiring an additional 1,906,110 shares during the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP increased its position in Carnival by 6.4% in the 2nd quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 13,207,267 shares of the company’s stock valued at $371,388,000 after acquiring an additional 798,450 shares during the period. Finally, Holocene Advisors LP raised its stake in shares of Carnival by 184.3% during the second quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 10,289,947 shares of the company’s stock valued at $289,353,000 after acquiring an additional 6,669,935 shares during the last quarter. 67.19% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on Carnival from $26.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price target on Carnival from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Zacks Research upgraded Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Carnival in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Argus restated a “buy” rating and set a $35.00 price target 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 given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Carnival currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $35.00.

Carnival News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note a 2026 fuel and foreign-exchange tailwind that could meaningfully boost Carnival’s margins and support its investment case if sustained; this is being cited as a medium-term positive for earnings. Is Carnival’s 2026 Fuel and FX Tailwind Meaningfully Altering The Investment Case For CCL?
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival was named to Zacks’ top lists (Rank #1) for growth and for value on Feb. 19, signaling positive analyst momentum and favorable quant rankings that can attract buying interest. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for February 19th Best Value Stocks to Buy for February 19th
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate sustainability initiatives — including food-waste reductions and ongoing fleet upkeep — were highlighted by Carnival, which can improve ESG perception and lower operating waste/costs over time. Carnival Highlights Food Waste Cuts And Fleet Upkeep In Sustainability Push
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets profile Carnival as a strong momentum/value stock based on style scores and relative strength; these are informational and can support flows but are not immediate catalysts. Here’s Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong performances and strategic moves across the cruise sector (e.g., Royal Caribbean’s momentum) create a favorable backdrop for Carnival but are indirect — sector strength helps sentiment but doesn’t guarantee CCL will match peers.
• Negative Sentiment: Several market reports tied today’s weakness in CCL to crude oil trading near six‑month highs, reviving investor concerns about rising fuel expense for the cruise operator; that sent shares lower intraday. Carnival Stock Is Falling Thursday: What’s Driving The Action?
• Negative Sentiment: News roundups flagged a larger-than-market decline for CCL in recent sessions, driven by short-term selling pressure and macro volatility; with a high beta and significant leverage, Carnival is sensitive to cyclical headwinds. Why Carnival (CCL) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Carnival Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CCL opened at $31.97 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $39.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.98, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 2.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a current ratio of 0.32. Carnival Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $15.07 and a fifty-two week high of $34.03. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $30.82 and its 200 day simple moving average is $29.49.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a return on equity of 28.39% and a net margin of 10.37%.The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.14 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 anticipate that Carnival Corporation will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

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

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.