Carnival Corporation (CCL) had a breakout year in 2025, with revenue hitting a record high of $26.6 billion and adjusted net income growing over 60% year-over-year. The company reduced total debt by over $10 billion and reinstated its quarterly dividend. Looking ahead, Carnival expects adjusted net income to reach approximately $3.5 billion in 2026. Analysts anticipate earnings to increase by 12.4% in 2026 and another 11.5% in 2027. With a “Strong Buy” rating on Wall Street, CCL stock has outperformed the market, rising 22% with a potential upside of 19% from its current price.

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