CCL (Carnival) Cash Flow from Operations: $6,794 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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CCL Carnival Corporation Ltd CCL
75 GF Score
Price $28.99
GF Value $24.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Carnival Cash Flow from Operations?

Carnival CCL +0.69% 75 Cash Flow from Operations is $6,794 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CCL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in May. 2026, Carnival's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $538 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $723 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $1,206 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $22 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $141 Mil. In all, Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $2,630 Mil.


Carnival  (NYSE:CCL) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Carnival's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $538 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Carnival's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $723 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Carnival's change in working capital for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1,206 Mil. It means Carnival's working capital increased by $1,206 Mil from Feb. 2026 to May. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Carnival's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Carnival's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Carnival's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Carnival's stock based compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $22 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Carnival's cash flow from others for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $141 Mil.


Carnival Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Carnival Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Carnival Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Carnival Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6,794 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $6,794 Mil mean?
Carnival (CCL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $6,794 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors.
Is Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Carnival's current Cash Flow from Operations is $6,794 Mil. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations compare to EXPE and TCOM?
Carnival's Cash Flow from Operations of $6,794 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current Cash Flow from Operations is $6,794 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carnival stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival (CCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.23, compared to a current price of $28.99 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $6,794 Mil. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (CCL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $6,794 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Carnival (CCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.99 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.23. GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CCL:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $6,794 Mil
  • GF Value™: $24.23 vs. price of $28.99 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carnival Business Description

Address 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL, USA, 33178-2428
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with nearly 100 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 14 million guests in 2025.
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