Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Carnival (CCL)

Carnival (NYSE: CCL) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 5/22/2026 – Carnival had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $30.00 to $29.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 5/18/2026 – Carnival was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 5/15/2026 – Carnival had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $33.00 to $34.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/15/2026 – Carnival was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 4/16/2026 – Carnival was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 4/15/2026 – Carnival had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $37.00 to $36.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/13/2026 – Carnival had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $38.00 to $35.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Investors of record on Monday, May 18th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Carnival’s payout ratio is currently 26.67%.

Insider Transactions at Carnival

In related news, Director Sir Jonathon Band sold 11,988 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.19, for a total transaction of $313,965.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 52,601 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,377,620.19. The trade was a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders have sold a total of 12,000 shares of company stock worth $314,265 in the last ninety days. 7.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.