Fintel reports that on October 2, 2023, William Blair reiterated coverage of Carnival (NYSE:CCL) with a Outperform recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 28.77% Upside
As of August 30, 2023, the average one-year price target for Carnival is 17.67. The forecasts range from a low of 7.07 to a high of $26.25. The average price target represents an increase of 28.77% from its latest reported closing price of 13.72.
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The projected annual revenue for Carnival is 21,588MM, an increase of 7.75%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 0.51.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1205 funds or institutions reporting positions in Carnival. This is an increase of 42 owner(s) or 3.61% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to CCL is 0.15%, an increase of 75.42%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 10.06% to 648,004K shares. 
The put/call ratio of CCL is 1.29, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Public Investment Fund holds 50,831K shares representing 4.01% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Bessemer Group holds 35,748K shares representing 2.82% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 16K shares, representing an increase of 99.96%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CCL by 2,997,560.81% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 31,298K shares representing 2.47% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 31,154K shares, representing an increase of 0.46%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CCL by 71.95% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 23,914K shares representing 1.89% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 23,382K shares, representing an increase of 2.22%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CCL by 71.85% over the last quarter.
VIMSX - Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Investor Shares holds 23,281K shares representing 1.84% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 23,406K shares, representing a decrease of 0.54%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CCL by 77.14% over the last quarter.
Carnival Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.
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