Why Is Carnival Corporation Stock Gaining Today?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
New Itineraries and Destinations: Carnival Corporation announced new itineraries for seven ships in 2026 and 2027, featuring expanded offerings at Half Moon Cay and the introduction of Celebration Key, along with seven-day cruises from Carnival Celebration to the Caribbean.
Stock Performance and Future Plans: CCL shares have risen approximately 10% over the past year, with recent price action showing a 3.55% increase. The company is also set to launch three LNG-powered ships by 2029, 2031, and 2033, following an agreement with Fincantieri.
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Carnival PLC is a global cruise company. The Company’s segments include North America and Australia (NAA) cruise operations, Europe and Asia (EA) cruise operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. NAA cruise operations include Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), and Seabourn. The EA segment includes Costa Cruises (Costa), AIDA Cruises (AIDA), P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard. Cruise Support segment includes its portfolio of port destinations and other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of its cruise brands. Tour and Other segment represent the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations. Holland America Princess Alaska Tours is a tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon, which complements its Alaska cruise operations. The Company’s cruising offers a broad range of products and services to suit vacationing guests.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
