About Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL)
Carnival Corporation Ltd. is a Travel Services company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
CCL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $28.83
- Market Cap
- $38.77B
- 52-Week High
- $34.03
- 52-Week Low
- $21.45
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
$1,000 Invested in Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL)
How much would $1,000 invested in CCL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in CCL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) in 2025 would be worth $1,034 as of November 2026, representing a +3.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CCL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) in 2023 would be worth $2,576 as of November 2026, representing a +157.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CCL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) in 2021 would be worth $1,328 as of November 2026, representing a +32.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CCL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) in 2016 would be worth $704 as of November 2026, representing a -29.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in CCL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) at IPO would be worth $15,138 as of November 2026, representing a +1413.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 39+ years (471 months), Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.29% with a median return of +1.22%. The stock had 261 positive months (55%) and 208 negative months (44%). The best month in CCL's history was June 2023 with a +67.7% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -60.6%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.3%), and March the weakest (-1.5%).
CCL's longest winning streak was 14 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2023 with a cumulative return of +117.1%, and the worst was 2022 at -68.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 39 years of trading history, Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) has delivered an average annual return of +14.86% with a median return of +15.73%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.97%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (59%) and losses in 16 years (41%).
CCL's best year was 2023 with a +130.02% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -59.94%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. CCL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.08% | $30.06 | $28.83 |
| 2025 | +22.55% | $24.53 | $30.06 |
| 2024 | +34.41% | $18.25 | $24.53 |
| 2023 | +130.02% | $7.93 | $18.25 |
| 2022 | -59.94% | $19.80 | $7.93 |
| 2021 | -7.11% | $21.32 | $19.80 |
| 2020 | -56.89% | $49.45 | $21.32 |
| 2019 | +7.37% | $46.06 | $49.45 |
| 2018 | -23.40% | $60.12 | $46.06 |
| 2017 | +30.76% | $45.98 | $60.12 |
| 2016 | -1.75% | $46.80 | $45.98 |
| 2015 | +22.94% | $38.07 | $46.80 |
| 2014 | +15.73% | $32.89 | $38.07 |
| 2013 | +12.38% | $29.27 | $32.89 |
| 2012 | +17.62% | $24.88 | $29.27 |
| 2011 | -27.24% | $34.20 | $24.88 |
| 2010 | +47.13% | $23.24 | $34.20 |
| 2009 | +30.30% | $17.84 | $23.24 |
| 2008 | -42.40% | $30.97 | $17.84 |
| 2007 | -6.53% | $33.13 | $30.97 |
| 2006 | -6.13% | $35.30 | $33.13 |
| 2005 | -5.79% | $37.47 | $35.30 |
| 2004 | +46.74% | $25.53 | $37.47 |
| 2003 | +61.62% | $15.80 | $25.53 |
| 2002 | -9.78% | $17.51 | $15.80 |
| 2001 | -7.54% | $18.94 | $17.51 |
| 2000 | -34.44% | $28.89 | $18.94 |
| 1999 | +0.46% | $28.76 | $28.89 |
| 1998 | +75.04% | $16.43 | $28.76 |
| 1997 | +69.73% | $9.68 | $16.43 |
| 1996 | +37.18% | $7.06 | $9.68 |
| 1995 | +16.26% | $6.07 | $7.06 |
| 1994 | -9.16% | $6.68 | $6.07 |
| 1993 | +46.75% | $4.55 | $6.68 |
| 1992 | +27.16% | $3.58 | $4.55 |
| 1991 | +90.23% | $1.88 | $3.58 |
| 1990 | -26.88% | $2.57 | $1.88 |
| 1989 | +30.98% | $1.96 | $2.57 |
| 1988 | +35.41% | $1.45 | $1.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CCL
What sector is CCL in? ▼
CCL operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Travel Services industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has CCL performed historically? ▼
Over 39 years of trading history, CCL has posted gains in 23 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +130.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CCL? ▼
You can invest in CCL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CCL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026