Carnival Corporation & plc
CUKConsumer CyclicalNASDAQTravel Services
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, Carnival Corporation & plc focuses on Travel Services services and products. Carnival Corporation & plc, a cruise company, provides leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, and internationally. With a market capitalization of $38.07B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other.
Market Cap
$38.07B
Beta
2.33
P/E (TTM)
12.10
P/E (Fwd)
10.90
EPS (TTM)
$2.27
EPS (Fwd)
$2.52
ROE
27.9%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$1.42B
Total Debt
$26.61B
Free CF
$2.17B
52W Change
48.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Carnival Corporation & plc carries $26.61B in total debt against $1.42B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 18.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $2.17B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 27.9%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $12.17B (2022) to $26.62B (2025), reflecting a 119% increase over the period.
A beta of 2.33 means CUK is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Carnival Corporation & plc carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Carnival Corporation & plc's trajectory.