Carnival PLC
About: Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2024. 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's currently folding 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 7,296 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
1 day ago
Carnival Corporation & plc Announces New $4.5 Billion Revolving Credit Facility to Upsize and Extend the Company's Revolver Capacity
MIAMI , June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) (the "Company") today announced that it has successfully arranged a new $4.5 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility (the "New Revolver"). The New Revolver matures in June 2030 and will replace the existing multi-currency revolving credit facility of Carnival Holdings (Bermuda) II Limited, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation.
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PRNewsWire
2 days ago
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC TO HOLD CONFERENCE CALL ON SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS
MIAMI , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. (EDT); 3 p.m.
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PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Carnival Corporation's 'Less Left Over' Strategy Beats Targets, Delivers Significant Food Waste Reduction Progress
World's largest cruise company reduced food waste per person by 44% over the last five years,surpassing its 2025 40% target vs 2019 one year ahead of schedule Reductions represent $250 million in cost avoidance since 2019 MIAMI , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it achieved a 44% reduction in unit food waste in 2024 compared to 2019 levels, surpassing its 2025 40% reduction target a full year ahead of schedule and is well on its way toward its 50% reduction goal set for 2030. The significant reductions are a result of the company's ongoing "Less Left Over" food management strategy focused on its world-class cruise lines finding smart ways to ensure food and ingredients don't go to waste.
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PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Cunard partners with Abbey Road Studios for iconic music collaboration
VALENCIA, Calif. , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has come together with Abbey Road Studios to bring a new and exclusive Listening Lounge experience to music lovers on board Queen Elizabeth.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Why Carnival Stock Surged 27% in May
Carnival (CCL 0.21%) (CUK) stock jumped 27% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock is on the rebound after crashing earlier this year on fears of crackdowns on cruise industry taxes, and it got a boost from an analyst upgrade.
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Cunard's Transatlantic Fashion Week Returns With Fashion Icons Christian Siriano, Bob Mackie and Coco Rocha
The week-long voyage aboard Queen Mary 2 will feature a Siriano runway show and exclusive Mackie auction plus workshops with Supermodel Coco Rocha VALENCIA, Calif. , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard's Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage will sail from the U.S. for the first time this fall aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2.
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Holland America Line Builds on Northern Europe Expertise with Third Dedicated Ship Exploring the Region in 2027
Dutch-inspired onboard traditions and more popular destinations for guests looking to explore Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, the Baltics and British Isles SEATTLE , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will expand its presence in Northern Europe with a third dedicated ship in 2027, providing guests with more chances to discover the region with a cruise line known for its deep-rooted expertise in the area. Guests embarking on one of the cruises can expect to discover the sparkling cities and otherworldly beauty of Scandinavia, Greenland, the Baltics and the British Isles — while also enjoying an authentic onboard experience.
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1 week ago
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PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Cunard launches 195 new voyages, visiting 115 destinations across the globe
VALENCIA, Calif. , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has unveiled its latest program of extraordinary voyages with 195 new itineraries across its iconic fleet, visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028.
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The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Should You Buy Carnival Stock Right Now?
Shares of Carnival (CCL 0.37%) (CUK 0.10%) have more than doubled since bottoming out in 2022, but the stock has been volatile this year. It currently sits at around $23, down from its 52-week high of $28.72.
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