Carnival Corp. (CCL) Upgraded by Morgan Stanley

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) is one of the 15 large cap stocks under $30 with huge upside potential.

On March 19, Jamie Rollo from Morgan Stanley upgraded his rating on Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) from Equal Weight to Overweight. The analyst reduced his target price on the shares from $33 to $31, leading to an adjusted upside potential of almost 22%.

Rollo reduced the company’s earnings estimates due to softer revenue yield and higher fuel costs, but noted that the stock’s 28% year-to-date decline already reflects these pressures. He also highlighted limited Middle East exposure and sees an attractive risk/reward at current levels.

On March 10, Lizzie Dove from Goldman Sachs reduced the target price for Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) from $34 to $30. The analyst reaffirmed her Buy rating on the stock, which still offers a potential upside of almost 18% despite the downward adjustment.

Dove stated that in accordance with Carnival’s December forecast, a roughly 50% increase in the price of heavy fuel oil and marine petrol oil would result in an expected EPS headwind of 6 cents during the first quarter, and 31 cents for the entire FY26. This also translates into roughly $430 million EBITDA effect.

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) delivers travel services under several brands, including Seabourn, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, and P&O Cruises. The company operates several islands, hotels, port destinations, and lodges. It markets its offerings online as well as through tour operators and travel agents.

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