Carnival (CCL) News Today

Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) shares are reacting to a mix of analyst upgrades, strategic announcements and valuation studies. Below is a summary of the recent catalysts likely influencing the stock’s direction:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays boosted its price target on CCL from $33.00 to $37.00 and maintained an “overweight” rating, highlighting improved demand trends.Price Target Raised
• Positive Sentiment: William Blair analysts raised their FY 2025 EPS forecast to $2.00 (from $1.97) and Q4 EPS to $0.21, signaling stronger-than-expected profitability ahead.William Blair Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival Cruise Lines named Norfolk as the new home port for the Carnival Freedom, expanding its East Coast footprint and boosting booking flexibility.Home Port Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compared CCL with Atour Lifestyle Holdings (ATAT) to see which leisure-industry stock offers better value, noting CCL’s solid balance sheet and earnings revisions.CCL vs ATAT
• Neutral Sentiment: Another Zacks analysis explored whether CCL remains undervalued based on its Zacks Rank system, pointing to potential upside if estimate revisions continue.Undervalued Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also reported record Q2 deposits, up $250 million year-over-year, underlining strong booking momentum and yield improvements.Record Deposits
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays reaffirmed its Buy rating on CCL, expressing confidence in the cruise operator’s recovery path without altering its outlook.Buy Rating Reaffirmed