PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab Invests $25.03 Million in Carnival Corporation $CCL

PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new position in Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 812,035 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,027,000. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab owned 0.07% of Carnival at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. BOCHK Asset Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Carnival in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Carnival in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Carnival by 381.0% in the fourth quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 962 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 762 shares during the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Carnival by 182.0% in the third quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LRI Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of Carnival in the third quarter worth about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.19% of the company’s stock.

More Carnival News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UK court sanctioned Carnival’s DLC Unification and redomiciliation, clearing a major legal step to combine Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc and redomicile from Panama to Bermuda — this reduces structural complexity and may improve corporate governance, investor access and valuation multiple. Court Sanction of Scheme of Arrangement
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst note set a $33.99 target for CCL, signaling upside from current levels and potentially supporting buying interest if other catalysts align. Analysts Set Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL) Target Price at $33.99
• Positive Sentiment: Holland America Line (a Carnival brand) disclosed extended 2028 Grand Voyage itineraries (long, premium cruises) — a product upgrade that supports higher?yield inventory and brand strength over time. Holland America Line Charts Six Continents and Rare and Renowned Ports in 2028 Grand Voyages
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note Wall Street optimism toward Carnival; these editorial/analyst summaries can move sentiment but often lack immediate operational impact. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Carnival (CCL): Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market writeups explaining why CCL is trading up summarize recent catalysts (court sanction, analyst notes); they reinforce momentum but don’t add new fundamentals. Why Carnival (CCL) stock is trading up today
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and comparisons to peers (e.g., Booking Holdings) highlight persistent risks for Carnival — fuel cost volatility, macro/currency exposure and discretionary?spending sensitivity — which could pressure margins and multiples. Carnival vs. Booking: Which Travel Stock Holds the Stronger Position?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent intraday/near?term pullbacks have occurred (reports of a recent dip), underscoring short?term volatility and sensitivity to broader market moves. Carnival (CCL) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Carnival Stock Performance

Carnival stock opened at $26.67 on Monday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $27.02 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $28.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.82, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a current ratio of 0.30. The stock has a market cap of $33.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.85, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 2.33. Carnival Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $19.02 and a fifty-two week high of $34.03.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March 27th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $6.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.13 billion. Carnival had a return on equity of 26.92% and a net margin of 11.48%.The business’s revenue was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.13 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Carnival Corporation will post 2.23 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on CCL. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Carnival from $37.00 to $36.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Barclays cut their target price on Carnival from $37.00 to $36.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Mizuho raised their target price on Carnival from $38.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Bank of America raised their target price on Carnival from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $33.99.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Carnival news, Director Sir Jonathon Band sold 11,988 shares of Carnival stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.19, for a total transaction of $313,965.72. Following the sale, the director directly owned 52,601 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,377,620.19. The trade was a 18.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 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.