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Carnival Corporation Ltd.

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CCL Stock: Carnival Beat And Set Records - So Why Did It Just Drop 5%? Q2 FY2026

Published 2026-06-24

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Episodes linked
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Latest video
Q2 FY2026
2026-06-24
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$25.73
+0.29 (+1.14%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
11.59x
Forward: 9.75x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
5.3%
Earnings: -6.5%
Margins
12.8% op
Gross: 55.7% · Net: 11.2%
Balance sheet
0.33x current
Debt / Equity: 201.6
52-week range / Beta
$23.45 - $34.03
Beta: 2.34
Analyst target
$35.30
Upside: 37.2%
Cash / shareholder return
5.39% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 1.18%

Company context

Industry: Travel Services
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 2.72x
Return on equity: 26.7%
Carnival Corporation Ltd., a cruise company, provides leisure travel services. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company offers its services under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brands. It sells its cruises through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, websites, and onboard future cruise consultants. Carnival Corporation Ltd. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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Market context for CCL

Competitive view

CCL vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Carnival Corporation Ltd. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
CCL
Latest video
Q2 FY2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
The TJX Companies, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX
Latest video
Q2 FY2027
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Ford Motor Company latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Ford Motor Company
F
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
CCL
$35.24B
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
$155.24B
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
$57.46B
Ford Motor Company
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
CCL
11.6x
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
26.0x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
CCL
9.8x
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
24.4x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.5x
Ford Motor Company
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
CCL
5.3%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
5.4%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.8%
Ford Motor Company
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
CCL
-6.5%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
23.6%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
CCL
12.8%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
10.9%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.9%
Ford Motor Company
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
CCL
55.7%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
31.5%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.1%
Ford Motor Company
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
CCL
11.2%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
9.7%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.9%
Ford Motor Company
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
CCL
26.7%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
62.2%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-18.3%
Ford Motor Company
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
CCL
5.4%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
2.8%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-13.8%
Ford Motor Company
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
CCL
201.56x
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
134.42x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
456.71x
Ford Motor Company
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
CCL
0.33x
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
1.15x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.09x
Ford Motor Company
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
CCL
2.34
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
0.62
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.85
Ford Motor Company
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
CCL
1.2%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
1.3%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
4.3%
Ford Motor Company
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
CCL
37.2%
Carnival Corporation Ltd.
TJX
23.0%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
9.2%
Ford Motor Company

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CCL Stock: Carnival Beat And Set Records - So Why Did It Just Drop 5%? Q2 FY2026
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