Prepared by Dr. David Miller, CFA, Senior Equity Strategist | Reviewed by Anna Kowalski, Lead Editor | Report ID: IGEMINI-6B240838-20260531 | Data as of 2026-05-31
Executive Summary: Analysis of carnival corp stock reveals a Bullish configuration: technical patterns show a Bull Flag formation, while fundamentals are supported by 168.19 EPS and a 3.42% yield. Institutional flows indicate 77% ownership with beta of 1.41.
Rating: Accumulate | Target Price: $18646.6 | Next Earnings: Jun 10
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MACD printed a Neutral as the 50-day SMA turned positive 27 days ago.
On-chain money flow shows 24%% increase in smart money index, reinforcing the technical setup.
Relative to Energy peers, carnival corp stock sits at the 88th percentile in valuation, offering a potential value opportunity.
Free cash flow conversion remains robust at 75%, supporting the 3.42% dividend and buybacks.
EPS of $168.19 reveals above-sector earnings quality. DuPont analysis highlights operating leverage as the key ROE driver.
Options skew is toward put at the 14300.4 strike, positioning for a directional move.
Beta of 1.41 suggests carnival corp stock is {beta_desc} volatile than the market, influencing hedging strategies.
Dark pool prints show a 23%% surge in block trades, indicating institutional accumulation before Jun 10 earnings.
| Metric | Value | Sector Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Last Price | $14020 | $13319 |
| Market Cap | $17.22B | $18.94B |
| P/E Ratio | 83.36x | 70.9x |
| EPS (TTM) | $168.19 | $151.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% | 2.4% |
| Revenue Growth | -9.5% | -5.7% |
| Target Price | $18646.6 | - |
| Beta | 1.41 | 1.00 |