CCL (Carnival) YoY EPS Growth: -7.14% (As of May. 2026)

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CCL Carnival Corporation Ltd CCL
79 GF Score
Price $23.20
GF Value $24.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Carnival YoY EPS Growth?

Carnival CCL -1.32% 79 YoY EPS Growth is -7.14% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Carnival's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -7.14%.

Carnival's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0.39.

Carnival YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnival's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Carnival Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
YoY EPS Growth
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Carnival Quarterly Data
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Carnival YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Carnival's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Nov. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Nov. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Nov. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Nov. 2024 ) |
=(2.02-1.44)/ | 1.44 |
=40.28 %

Carnival's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: May. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: May. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: May. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: May. 2025 )) |
=(0.39-0.42)/ | 0.42 |
=-7.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -7.14% mean?
Carnival (CCL) has a YoY EPS Growth of -7.14% as of May. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors.
Is Carnival's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Carnival's current YoY EPS Growth is -7.14%. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's YoY EPS Growth compare to TCOM and VIK?
Carnival's YoY EPS Growth of -7.14% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current YoY EPS Growth is -7.14%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.31, compared to a current price of $23.20 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -7.14%. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (CCL), the current YoY EPS Growth is -7.14% 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $23.20 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31. GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CCL:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -7.14%
  • GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $23.20 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 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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