Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, CCL is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Carnival Corp Ltd. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $36.61B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 14 Water Transportation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CCL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How CCL ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Transportation peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $36.61B | 2/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 11.67x | 4/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.59x | 9/13 |
| EPS | $2.09 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $16.82 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $20.15 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.32 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 17.6% | 3/12 |
| Gross Margin | 42.5% | 3/5 |
| Tax Rate | 1.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.27x | 11/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.23x | 9/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.63x | 12/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.63x | 12/14 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.6x | 12/16 |
| Working Capital | -$9.05B | 13/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $6.82B | 1/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | $3.18B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$3.65B | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 21.6% | 2/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 9.0% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 11.5% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 13.2% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.74x | 1/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 41.2x | 2/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 30.1x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.6x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 9 days | 5/6 |
| Days Inventory | 12 days | – |
| Payables Period | 27 days | 2/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -6 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $27.59B | 1/6 |
| Operating Income | $4.41B | 2/13 |
| SG&A Expense | $3.58B | 1/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $15.87B | 1/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1370M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.42B | 9.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.22B | 3.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $670M | 1.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $528M | 1.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $14.46B | 38.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $11.32B | 30.2% of assets |
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Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Carnival Corp Ltd. (Water Transportation): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CCL Carnival Corp Ltd. | ▶ | $36.61B |
| RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd | ▼ | $75.29B |
| KEX Kirby Corp | ▶ | $7.22B |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ▼ | $7.03B |
| MATX Matson, Inc. | ▶ | $7.03B |
| GLNG Golar Lng Ltd | ▼ | $4.86B |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd. | ▼ | $3.75B |
| NAT Nordic American Tankers Ltd | ▲ | $1.86B |
| FLNG Flex Lng Ltd. | ▼ | $1.65B |
| CMDB Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $495M |
| EDRY Eurodry Ltd. | ▲ | $147M |
| DLNG Dynagas Lng Partners Lp | ▼ | $131M |
| OMEX Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc | ▶ | $38M |
| USEA United Maritime Corp | ▲ | $25M |
| BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | ▶ | N/A |
| KNOP Knot Offshore Partners Lp | ▶ | N/A |
| RUBI Rubico Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd | ▶ | N/A |
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Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, CCL is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Carnival Corp Ltd. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CCL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Carnival Corp Ltd. forecasts updated?
Carnival Corp Ltd. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Carnival Corp Ltd.'s industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, CCL included, share the SEC industry code Water Transportation. The largest are: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), Kirby Corp (KEX), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), Matson, Inc. (MATX), Golar Lng Ltd (GLNG), Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.