How to buy Carnival (CCL:NYSE) stocks | Finder (2024)

Carnival is a travel services business based in the US. Carnival shares (CCL.US) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US dollars. Its last market close was $15.23 – an increase of 0.13% over the previous day. Carnival employs 106,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $21.6 billion.

How to buy shares in Carnival

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  2. Open your account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: CCL in this case.
  5. Research stocks. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your stocks. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares. It's that simple.

The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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Latest updates for Carnival

February 22, 2024: Invesco Ltd. reduced its shares of Carnival by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. It now owns 9,247,645 shares of the company's stock after selling 576,733 shares during that period, according to MarketBeat.

January 30, 2024: Analyst Brandt Montour from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on Carnival, with a $24 price target.

Is it a good time to buy Carnival stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap... but here's some supporting information and analysis.

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Use our graph to track the performance of CCL stocks over time.

Share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Carnival's shares have ranged in value from as little as $8.37 up to $19.74. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Carnival's is 2.58. This would suggest that Carnival's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.

Historical closes compared with the last close of $15.23

1 week (2024-02-15)2.91%
1 month (2024-01-25)-3.79%
3 months (2023-11-23)5.69%
6 months (2023-08-24)-4.21%
1 year (2023-02-23)43.81%
2 years (2022-02-24)-27.82%
3 years (2021-02-25)-43.07%
5 years (2019-02-25)-73.85%

The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

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Is Carnival under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Carnival P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

  • Carnival PEG ratio
  • Carnival EBITDA

Carnival's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.41. A PEG ratio over 1 can be interpreted as meaning shares are overvalued at the current rate of growth, or may anticipate an acceleration in growth.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Carnival's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the stock prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Carnival's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $4.3 billion ($5.8 billion CAD).

The EBITDA is a measure of a Carnival's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Frequently asked questions

  • We're not expecting Carnival to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.

    Currently 7.996% of Carnival shares are held by insiders and 60.576% by institutions.

  • Carnival's fiscal year ends in November.

  • Carnival's address is: 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL, United States, 33178-2428

  • Have Carnival's shares ever split?

    Carnival's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 14 June 1998. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Carnival shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Carnival shares which in turn could have impacted Carnival's share price.

  • It's as easy to sell Carnival as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Carnival stocks that you already own.

    1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
    2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
    3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
    4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
    5. Sell your Carnival shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold
  • Most dealing providers will let you use your debit card to top up your account and buy shares. The main ways are with a debit card, bank transfer or with Apple/Google Pay.

  • The easiest way to get hold of some Carnival shares is to sign up for a stock trading app and place a market order or basic order. This type of order tells the platform that you're interested, so it'll try to execute it as quickly as it can. It could take some time for the order to go through, especially if there's a lot of volatility in Carnival shares.

  • Carnival financials

    Revenue TTM$21.6 billion
    Operating margin TTM6.88%
    Gross profit TTM $10.7 billion
    Return on assets TTM2.41%
    Return on equity TTM-1.06%
    Profit margin-0.34%
    Book value$5.45
    Market capitalisation $19.3 billion

    TTM: trailing 12 months

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    How to buy Carnival (CCL:NYSE) stocks | Finder (2024)

    FAQs

    Can I buy Carnival stock directly? ›

    You can buy shares of Carnival directly through any brokerage account.

    How do I get Carnival shares? ›

    How can Carnival shares be purchased? To buy shares in Carnival Corporation and/or Carnival PLC please contact your bank, broker, or look online. Equiniti will also help you with further info if you need it. Things like the current share price, dividends, etc.

    Is Carnival CCL a good stock to buy? ›

    The average price target represents 32.05% Increase from the current price of $16.66. Carnival's analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 16 Wall Streets Analysts.

    What do I get if I own 100 shares of Carnival stock? ›

    Cruise travelers who own at least 100 shares of stock in Carnival Corporation (CCL), Royal Caribbean (RCL), or Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) can receive up to $250 in onboard credits during their next vacation at sea. Just follow the instructions below to secure your shareholder benefit.

    How many shares do you need for Carnival? ›

    Applications to receive this benefit should be made at least three weeks prior to cruise departure date. This benefit is available to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc.

    Will Carnival stock pay dividends? ›

    The current TTM dividend payout for Carnival (CCL) as of June 05, 2024 is $0.00. The current dividend yield for Carnival as of June 05, 2024 is 0.00%. Carnival Corporation operates as a cruise and vacation company.

    How much are Carnival shares to buy? ›

    Carnival (CCL)
    Last Trade:Buy 36.00 at 1,203.00p
    Day's Volume:343,628
    Last Close:1,173.50p
    Open:1,197.00p
    ISIN:GB0031215220

    Has Carnival stock ever split? ›

    Carnival has split its stock twice: Dec. 14, 1994: a 2-for-1 split of common shares. June 12, 1998: a 2-for-1 split of common shares.

    What is the highest Carnival stock has been? ›

    Historical daily share price chart and data for Carnival since 1989 adjusted for splits and dividends. The latest closing stock price for Carnival as of June 04, 2024 is 16.94. The all-time high Carnival stock closing price was 66.19 on January 29, 2018.

    What is the CCL forecast for 2025? ›

    According to analysts, CCL price target is 20.90 USD with a max estimate of 25.00 USD and a min estimate of 13.50 USD. Check if this forecast comes true in a year, meanwhile watch Carnival Corporation stock price chart and keep track of the current situation with CCL news and stock market news.

    What will CCL stock price be in 2024? ›

    Carnival stock price stood at $16.95
    YearMid-YearYear-End
    2024$19.90$20.85
    2025$22.28$27.29
    2026$31.13$33.69
    2027$38.02$38.57
    8 more rows

    Which stock is better CCL or NCLH? ›

    NCLH - Sharpe Ratio Comparison. The current CCL Sharpe Ratio is 0.75, which is higher than the NCLH Sharpe Ratio of 0.23. The chart below compares the 12-month rolling Sharpe Ratio of CCL and NCLH.

    Who owns the most Carnival stock? ›

    Top Institutional Holders
    HolderSharesDate Reported
    Vanguard Group Inc112.9MMar 31, 2024
    Blackrock Inc.65.92MMar 31, 2024
    State Street Corporation38.5MMar 31, 2024
    BESSEMER GROUP, INCORPORATED36.65MMar 31, 2024
    6 more rows

    Why are there two Carnival stocks? ›

    Investor Relations

    Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc operate a dual listed company, whereby the businesses of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc are combined and they function as a single economic entity through contractual agreements between separate legal entities.

    Why are Carnival shares so low? ›

    A low price for a high-opportunity stock

    In some ways, Carnival is back to where it was before the lockdowns started, but with more debt. Investors see the debt as the flip side of excellent performance and potential, so it weighs down the valuation.

    What is the highest stock price of Carnival? ›

    The Carnival 52-week high stock price is 19.74, which is 23.3% above the current share price. The Carnival 52-week low stock price is 10.84, which is 32.3% below the current share price.

    Who owns Carnival stock? ›

    (CCL) in the U.S. and as Carnival plc (CCL) on the London Stock Exchange. The top individual shareholders of Carnival are Randall J. Weisenburger, Arnold W. Donald, and David Bernstein, and the top institutional shareholders are Micky Meir Arison, Vanguard Group Inc., and Public Investment Fund.

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