Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC Sells 28,017 Shares of Carnival Corporation $CCL

Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 48.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,572 shares of the company’s stock after selling 28,017 shares during the period. Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Carnival were worth $765,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Carnival by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 128,133,282 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,913,190,000 after buying an additional 368,445 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Carnival by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 48,074,173 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,468,185,000 after purchasing an additional 704,433 shares during the last quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC lifted its holdings in Carnival by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 36,109,629 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,043,929,000 after purchasing an additional 291,864 shares during the last quarter. Causeway Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Carnival by 9.6% during the third quarter. Causeway Capital Management LLC now owns 31,912,001 shares of the company’s stock worth $922,576,000 after purchasing an additional 2,783,927 shares during the period. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Carnival by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 29,450,412 shares of the company’s stock worth $896,104,000 after purchasing an additional 683,311 shares during the period. 67.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Carnival Trading Up 2.3%

Carnival stock opened at $29.11 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $27.37 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $28.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 0.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80. Carnival Corporation has a 12 month low of $23.45 and a 12 month high of $34.03. The stock has a market cap of $36.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 2.32.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 23rd. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $6.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.69 billion. Carnival had a return on equity of 26.11% and a net margin of 11.24%.Carnival’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.35 EPS. Carnival has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.220 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.350-1.350 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Carnival Corporation will post 2.22 EPS for the current year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Carnival’s payout ratio is currently 27.03%.

Key Headlines Impacting Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported a robust Q2 2026 with record net income, record net yields for the twelfth straight quarter, and record customer deposits, signaling resilient cruise demand and strong pricing power. Carnival Corporation Ltd (CCL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Profits and Strategic …
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive overall, with some commentary pointing to upside potential as Wall Street stays bullish on cruise demand despite Europe-related headwinds. CCL stock gains premarket: Wall Street stays bullish on Carnival’s cruise demand despite Europe headwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating and a $35 price target, saying reduced fiscal 2026 guidance reflects near-term pressure rather than a change in Carnival’s longer-term trajectory. Carnival faces near-term headwinds, but long-term outlook remains intact, says Jefferies
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival also drew attention for a community initiative expanding its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, a reputationally positive move but not a direct earnings driver. Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donation Program to the Dominican Republic
• Neutral Sentiment: Several recent articles framed CCL as a stock with strong fundamentals but lingering debate over debt, fuel costs, booking trends, and geopolitical uncertainty, which helps explain why the shares remain volatile. Carnival’s Second Quarter: Is the Stock Still Complicated?
• Negative Sentiment: UBS said Carnival is unlikely to benefit much from any improvement in booking trends in 2026, suggesting limited near-term earnings upside. Carnival is Unlikely to Benefit From any Improvement in Booking Trends in 2026, UBS Says
• Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment was also weighed down by reports that Carnival stock slipped after earnings and by separate headlines about onboard misconduct and a customs altercation, which can add reputational noise around the name. 3 Answers That Burned Carnival Stock Investors This Week

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered shares of Carnival from a “market perform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Carnival from $36.00 to $35.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Carnival from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of Carnival from $30.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, HSBC raised Carnival from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lowered their price target for the company from $33.60 to $30.10 in a research report on Monday, March 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Carnival presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $35.13.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Bettina Alejandra Deynes sold 43,058 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.10, for a total value of $1,209,929.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 69,238 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,945,587.80. This represents a 38.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Sir Jonathon Band sold 11,988 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.19, for a total transaction of $313,965.72. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 52,601 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,377,620.19. The trade was a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 55,058 shares of company stock valued at $1,524,195. Corporate insiders own 7.90% of the company’s stock.

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.