Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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CCL Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-74M | $1.9B | $2.8B | $7.4B | $13.3B | $21.3B | $23.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.06 | $1.44 | $2.02 | $5.29 | $9.41 | $15.10 | $16.58 |
| YoY Growth | — | — | +44.1% | +169.3% | +78.6% | +60.8% | +10.1% |
| Net Margin | -0.3% | 7.7% | 10.4% | 24.8% | 38.4% | 50.0% | 50.0% |
USD · CCL · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $26.6B | $30.0B | $34.6B | $42.7B | $47.0B |
| Net Income | $2.8B | $7.4B | $13.3B | $21.3B | $23.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.02 | $5.29 | $9.41 | $15.10 | $16.58 |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.6B | $3.2B | $5.2B | $6.4B | $7.1B |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCL stock.
Carnival Corporation & plc's projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $5.29. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 40/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Carnival Corporation & plc: Bear case $N/A, Base case $128, and Bull case $54. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Carnival Corporation & plc's projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 12.6%, reaching approximately $30.0B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 40/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Currently expanding margins support higher forecast reliability. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Carnival Corporation & plc's forward operating margin is estimated at 36.0% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "expanding". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is above Wall Street consensus with a 139.6% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 47% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.