Cruise operator Carnival to unify dual listing
Carnival will unify its parallel listings in New York and London and redomicile to Bermuda, the cruise operator said on Friday.
Fiscal Year: December - November
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $. As of Feb 21, 2026, the stock is trading at $31.99 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Carnival Corporation & plc is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 15.84, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Carnival Corporation & plc also offers a dividend yield of 1.9%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc is 16.96, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Carnival Corporation & plc is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 15.84. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Carnival Corporation & plc is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Carnival will unify its parallel listings in New York and London and redomicile to Bermuda, the cruise operator said on Friday.
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Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.31B | Analyst x6 | |
| 2027 | 4.51B | 4.82% | Analyst x6 |
| 2028 | 5.20B | 15.25% | Analyst x4 |
| 2029 | 5.34B | 2.56% | Analyst x1 |
| 2030 | 5.47B | 2.47% | Analyst x1 |
| 2031 | 5.57B | 1.95% | Est @2.0% |
| 2032 | 5.69B | 2.13% | Est @2.1% |
| 2033 | 5.82B | 2.26% | Est @2.3% |
| 2034 | 5.95B | 2.19% | Est @2.2% |
| 2035 | 6.08B | 2.25% | Est @2.3% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 1.30B | 1.00 | 1.30B |
| 2025A | 2.61B | 1.00 | 2.61B |
| 2026E | 4.31B | 1.11 | 3.89B |
| 2027E | 4.51B | 1.22 | 3.69B |
| 2028E | 5.20B | 1.35 | 3.84B |
| 2029E | 5.34B | 1.50 | 3.56B |
| 2030E | 5.47B | 1.66 | 3.30B |
| 2031E | 5.57B | 1.84 | 3.04B |
| 2032E | 5.69B | 2.03 | 2.80B |
| 2033E | 5.82B | 2.25 | 2.59B |
| 2034E | 5.95B | 2.49 | 2.39B |
| 2035E | 6.08B | 2.75 | 2.21B |
| Terminal | 76.45B | 2.75 | 27.78B |
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