CCL has significantly benefited from the consumers' willingness to pay the higher ticket prices/ onboard spending and the expanding cruise demographics beyond typical boomers/ Gen X to Millennials. The same has been observed in its growing customer deposits, significantly aided by the increased capacity from newbuilds and the higher close-in booking trends. It is apparent that the uncertain macroeconomic outlook has yet to spill into the cruise/ travel sector, as similarly reported by market leaders in Q2'25 earning season.
Over the past 12 months, the S&P 500 rallied more than 20%. It is hovering near its all-time high and looks historically expensive at 29 times its trailing earnings -- so this might not be the best time to hunt for bargain stocks.
CCL posts record yields and two-decade high margins, but rivals RCL and NCLH are eyeing its premium pricing edge.
Carnival (CCL) concluded the recent trading session at $29.28, signifying a -1.48% move from its prior day's close.
Here is how Carnival (CCL) and Monarch Casino (MCRI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Carnival is recovering strongly post-pandemic, with robust demand, improving margins, and a clear path to credit upgrades, yet remains undervalued versus peers. The company's disciplined capacity management, record-high bookings, and innovative loyalty program support sustainable growth and pricing power. Financial health is improving as leverage declines and liquidity normalizes, with key ratios now at or above industry minimums and trending positively.
Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Carnival (CCL) and Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR (ATAT). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Investors target stocks that have been on a bullish run. Stocks like DB, CCL, FLS and VIRT are seeing price strength and the momentum is likely to continue.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Carnival (CCL). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.