How to buy Carnival (CCL) shares in Australia

Carnival Corp is listed on the NYSE, so you can buy Carnival shares from Australia if you sign up to a share trading platform with access to US markets. Check out the detailed steps below on how to buy or read up on Carnival's financial data, its technical analysis reading and find related ETFs.

About Carnival Corp

Carnival Corporation is a leisure travel company with cruise ships under brand names like Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and the Holland America Line. The company is also involved in hotel, lodges and coach operations around the world. After the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, Carnival shares dropped over 70%, but they have seen steady growth in value since.

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Alternative ways to invest in Carnival stock

Another way to invest in Carnival Corp is to invest in an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds CCL stock.

ETFs are funds that hold multiple company stocks. So when you invest in exchange traded funds (ETF) or index funds, you expose yourself to a variety of companies and industries.

The good news is that Carnival Corp is listed on the NYSE and sits on the S&P500 index, so it's included in many global funds including ETFs.

ETFs with Carnival Corp exposure

As a major listed company in the US, Carnival is featured on many US-market ETFs in Australia. Here are some ETFs we found that offer Carnival shares on their portfolios:

• iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)
• BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight (QUS.AU)
• ANZ S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility (ZYUS.AU)
• SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (SPY.AU)
• iShares S&P 500 AUD Hedged (IHVV.AU)
• iShares Core S&P 500 AUD (IVV.AU)

Have Carnival's shares ever split?

Carnival's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 14 June 1998. So if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you would own 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Carnival shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Carnival shares which in turn could have impacted Carnival's share price.

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Carnival price performance over time

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Is it a good time to buy Carnival stock?

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Is Carnival under- or over-valued?

Valuing Carnival stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Carnival's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Carnival's P/E ratio

Carnival's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 22x. In other words, Carnival shares trade at around 22x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

Carnival's PEG ratio

Carnival's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.41. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Carnival's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Carnival's EBITDA

Carnival's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is US$5.9 billion (£4.6 billion).

The EBITDA is a measure of a Carnival's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure stock profitability.

Carnival share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Carnival's shares have ranged in value from as little as US$13.78 up to US$25.8. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Carnival's is 2.668. This would suggest that Carnival's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.

Carnival financials

Revenue TTM	US$24.5 billion
Operating margin TTM	27.61%
Gross profit TTM	US$10.7 billion
Return on assets TTM	4.25%
Return on equity TTM	20.12%
Profit margin	6.39%
Book value	6.785
Market capitalisation more info button	US$33.7 billion
EBITDA more info button	US$5.9 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Carnival share dividends

We're not expecting Carnival to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

Carnival's environmental, social and governance track record

Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Carnival.

When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.

Carnival's total ESG risk score

Total ESG risk: 29.72

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Carnival's overall score of 29.72 (as at 12/31/2018) is pretty good – landing it in it in the 33rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector.

ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Carnival is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).

Carnival's environmental score

Environmental score: 15.93/100

Carnival's environmental score of 15.93 puts it squarely in the 9th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Carnival is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Carnival's social score

Social score: 16/100

Carnival's social score of 16 puts it squarely in the 9th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Carnival is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

Carnival's governance score

Governance score: 8.29/100

Carnival's governance score puts it squarely in the 9th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Carnival is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Carnival's controversy score

Controversy score: 3/5

ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Carnival scored a 3 out of 5 for controversy – a middle-of-the-table result reflecting that Carnival hasn't always managed to keep its nose clean.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary

Carnival Corporation was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.

Total ESG score	29.72
Total ESG percentile	33.28
Environmental score	15.93
Environmental score percentile	9
Social score	16
Social score percentile	9
Governance score	8.29
Governance score percentile	9
Level of controversy	3

Carnival overview

Carnival Corporation & plc engages in the provision of leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: NAA Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations, private islands, and a solar park, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. The company offers its services under the Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Cunard brand. Additionally, it sells its cruises primarily through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, and websites. Carnival Corporation & plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Carnival's subsidiary companies

Key people at Carnival

Carnival has more than 150,000 employees worldwide. Some of the key figures at Carnival are:

• Christine Duffy, President
• Terry Thornton, Vice President
• Gus Antorcha, Chief Operating Officer

Frequently asked questions about Carnival Corp (CCL)

• How much are Carnival shares

  As of May 29, 2023, Carnival Corp (CCL) shares have been as low as US$6.11 and reached a high of US$14.20. You can check out the price chart above for today's price.

• Why have Carnival shares dropped?

  Shares rise and fall for many reasons. Carnival shares are closely tied to the tourism industry, so when tourism trends fall, you might expect shares in Carnival to fall also. This is why Carnival shares fell during the COVID-19 lockdowns. That being said, there are many numerous reasons Carnival stock might be down today.

• How much is 100 shares of Carnival stock

  As of May 29, 2023, Carnival Corp (CCL) shares have been as low as $6.11 and reached a high of $14.20. So if you bought 100 shares during this time you would expect to pay between US$611 and US$1,420.