43,749 Carnival Corporation $CCL Shares Bought by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. lifted its holdings in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) by 22.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 239,647 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 43,749 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Carnival were worth $5,881,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Diversify Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Carnival by 5.9% during the third quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 67,418 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,654,000 after buying an additional 3,770 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd grew its stake in shares of Carnival by 29.2% in the third quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd now owns 220,649 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,415,000 after acquiring an additional 49,814 shares during the last quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Carnival in the third quarter worth $247,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. grew its stake in shares of Carnival by 26,762.5% in the third quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 4,298 shares of the company’s stock worth $105,000 after acquiring an additional 4,282 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Elevated Financial Group LLC increased its position in Carnival by 15.0% during the third quarter. Elevated Financial Group LLC now owns 24,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $592,000 after acquiring an additional 3,146 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

Carnival Stock Down 3.6%

CCL opened at $26.11 on Friday. Carnival Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $21.45 and a fifty-two week high of $34.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, a current ratio of 0.27 and a quick ratio of 0.23. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $24.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $26.46. The company has a market capitalization of $35.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 2.38.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, September 29th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $8.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.39 billion. Carnival had a net margin of 11.37% and a return on equity of 24.83%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.43 earnings per share. Carnival has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.240-2.240 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Carnival Corporation will post 2.26 EPS for the current year.

Carnival Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 27th. Investors of record on Friday, November 6th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 6th. Carnival’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 26.20%.

Carnival News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated: Carnival declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.60 annualized, representing an approximately 2.3% yield. The payment is scheduled for November 27 for shareholders of record on November 6. The resumption signals greater confidence in cash generation and gives income-focused investors a new reason to own CCL. Carnival Corporation Declares Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Cash generation remains part of the investment case: Recent analysis focuses on Carnival’s cash position, alongside record revenue and net income, strong 2027 bookings and continued debt reduction. These factors could support additional balance-sheet improvement and capital returns over time. Should You Buy Carnival Stock For Its Cash?
• Neutral Sentiment: Premium offerings and pricing initiatives: Princess Cruises is expanding its Sanctuary Collection across five Royal Class ships, while Carnival is reportedly introducing dynamic pricing for some onboard amenities. Both initiatives could increase guest spending and improve revenue per passenger, but their effects on demand and customer satisfaction remain uncertain. Princess Cruises Expands Sanctuary Collection
• Negative Sentiment: Oil-price surge pressures margins: Crude oil reached a five-month high, weighing on cruise operators because fuel is one of their largest expenses. Carnival declined alongside Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, as investors priced in the risk of higher fuel costs reducing earnings and cash flow. Cruise Stocks Fall as Oil Price Hits Five-Month High

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on CCL shares. Susquehanna cut their target price on shares of Carnival from $33.00 to $28.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $36.00 price objective on shares of Carnival in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $32.00 price objective on shares of Carnival in a research report on Tuesday, September 22nd. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on shares of Carnival in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $30.00 target price for the company. Finally, Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Carnival from $35.00 to $33.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $34.14.

About Carnival

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) is one of the world’s largest leisure travel and cruise companies. It operates cruise lines that provide vacation travel, onboard entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreational activities and shore excursions. The company’s brands serve a broad range of travelers, from mainstream and contemporary vacationers to premium and luxury guests.

Carnival’s portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia.