Carnival PLCCUK
CUK
About: Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted 14 million guests in 2024.
Employees: 87,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
71% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $258K | Put options by funds: $151K
8% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 42 | Existing positions reduced: 39
2.2% less ownership
Funds ownership: 23.08% [Q4 2024] → 20.88% (-2.2%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 125 [Q4 2024] → 117 (-8) [Q1 2025]
29% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $978M [Q4 2024] → $690M (-$288M) [Q1 2025]
39% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 18
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 2 (-2) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for CUK.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 15 articles about CUK published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
Beloved "Love Boat" Cruise Director Cynthia Lauren Tewes and Guest Star Charo Join 2025 Theme Cruise Aboard Regal Princess
Iconic Stars Join Princess Cruises' Celebration at Sea Featuring Meet & Greets with Original Cast, Plus Exclusive Performances by Charo FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Down 59%, Is Carnival Stock a Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity?
Carnival (CCL -0.10%) (CUK 0.15%) was decimated when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, as operations were halted to help stop the spread of the virus. Revenue tanked, and the business had to take on more debt to survive with the fate of the economy being a big unknown.
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PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Holland America Line Launches Entertainment Evolution with More Live Music, Revitalized Shows and Enhanced Onboard Team
Guests can expect a new 'Welcome Aboard' show, fresh World Stage production shows, a wider variety of live music in more venues, and added cultural and regional activities SEATTLE , July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is unveiling an evolution of its onboard entertainment experience, rolling out across the fleet now through next year. The enhancements include more live music, revitalized World Stage productions, immersive cultural programming and a dynamic new entertainment team structure.
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Carnival Corporation Executive Vicky Rey Appointed to Champions 12.3 Global Coalition
Cruise industry executive joins global initiative dedicated to reducing food loss and waste through cross-sector collaboration MIAMI , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030. A respected industry leader with more than four decades at Carnival Corporation, Rey is known for building trust-based partnerships across sectors to create shared value, opportunity and tangible benefits that align with local needs.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Princess Cruises Enhances Popular Premier and Plus Packages with New Benefits
New pricing reflects added value, with more dining choices and shore excursion credits FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Closing of $3.0 Billion 5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
Proceeds from the upsized offering of senior unsecured notes to be used to fully repay borrowings under the senior secured term loan facility and to redeem $2.4 billion of 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027 MIAMI , July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") has closed its previously announced private offering (the "Notes Offering") of $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the "Notes"). The Company will use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to fully repay the borrowings under Carnival Corporation's first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2028, with remaining net proceeds, together with cash on hand, used to redeem $2.4 billion of the Company's 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the "2027 Unsecured Notes").
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Star Princess Debuts Bold New Entertainment for a New Era at Sea
Two Original Theatrical Productions, Immersive Candlelight Concerts, and High-Energy Pop-Up Performances Bring Every Night to Life Aboard the Newest Sphere-Class Ship FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Upsizing and Pricing of $3.0 Billion 5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
Proceeds from the upsized offering of senior unsecured notes to be used to fully repay borrowings under the senior secured term loan facility with remaining net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to be used to redeem $2.4 billion of 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027 MIAMI , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") priced its private offering (the "Notes Offering") of $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the "Notes"). The aggregate principal amount of Notes to be issued was increased to $3.0 billion.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Carnival Corporation & plc Announces the Launch of New Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
MIAMI , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") commenced a private offering (the "Notes Offering") of new senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion, expected to mature in 2032 (the "Notes"), to fully repay the borrowings under Carnival Corporation's first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2028, expecting to manage its future debt maturities and reduce secured debt. The Company intends to use the remaining proceeds and cash on hand to partially redeem the Company's 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the "2027 Unsecured Notes").
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