Carnival Corporation & plc

CCL · Consumer Cyclical

About Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

Carnival Corporation & plc 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 .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services

Key Statistics

Current Price
$25.45
Market Cap
$35.25B
52-Week High
$34.03
52-Week Low
$15.07
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services

$1,000 Invested in Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

1 Year
$1,221
+22%
3 Years
$2,990
+199%
5 Years
$884
+-12%
10 Years
$607
+-39%
Since IPO
$13,212
+1221%

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 & plc (CCL) in 2025 would be worth $1,221 as of May 2026, representing a +22.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CCL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) in 2023 would be worth $2,990 as of May 2026, representing a +199.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CCL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) in 2021 would be worth $884 as of May 2026, representing a -11.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CCL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) in 2016 would be worth $607 as of May 2026, representing a -39.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CCL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) at IPO would be worth $13,212 as of May 2026, representing a +1221.2% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.27%
Positive Months
256
55% of 464
Negative Months
206
44% of 464
Data Period
38+ years
464 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jun 2023 (+67.7%)
Best month on avg: December (+6.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-60.6%)
Worst month on avg: March (-1.5%)

Over the past 38+ years (464 months), Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.27% with a median return of +1.17%. The stock had 256 positive months (55%) and 206 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 & plc (CCL) has delivered an average annual return of +14.55% with a median return of +15.73%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.59%. 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 8 years.

Avg Return
+14.55%
Best Year
2023 (+130.02%)
Worst Year
2022 (-59.94%)
Positive Years
23/39
Year Return Start End
2026 -16.28% $30.40 $25.45
2025 +22.55% $24.81 $30.40
2024 +34.41% $18.45 $24.81
2023 +130.02% $8.02 $18.45
2022 -59.94% $20.03 $8.02
2021 -7.11% $21.56 $20.03
2020 -56.89% $50.01 $21.56
2019 +7.37% $46.58 $50.01
2018 -23.40% $60.81 $46.58
2017 +30.76% $46.50 $60.81
2016 -1.75% $47.33 $46.50
2015 +22.94% $38.50 $47.33
2014 +15.73% $33.27 $38.50
2013 +12.38% $29.60 $33.27
2012 +17.62% $25.17 $29.60
2011 -27.24% $34.59 $25.17
2010 +47.13% $23.51 $34.59
2009 +30.30% $18.04 $23.51
2008 -42.40% $31.32 $18.04
2007 -6.53% $33.51 $31.32
2006 -6.13% $35.70 $33.51
2005 -5.79% $37.89 $35.70
2004 +46.74% $25.82 $37.89
2003 +61.62% $15.98 $25.82
2002 -9.78% $17.71 $15.98
2001 -7.54% $19.15 $17.71
2000 -34.44% $29.22 $19.15
1999 +0.46% $29.08 $29.22
1998 +75.04% $16.61 $29.08
1997 +69.73% $9.79 $16.61
1996 +37.18% $7.14 $9.79
1995 +16.26% $6.14 $7.14
1994 -9.16% $6.76 $6.14
1993 +46.75% $4.60 $6.76
1992 +27.16% $3.62 $4.60
1991 +90.23% $1.90 $3.62
1990 -26.88% $2.60 $1.90
1989 +30.98% $1.99 $2.60
1988 +35.41% $1.47 $1.99

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: 3/24/2026