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Does Norwegian Cruise Have Enough Cash to Survive?
Norwegian Cruise Line stock fell 2.8% in the pre-market trading session today at 8:40 AM ET. The CDC extended a no sail order through September.
Carnival Stock Rose 7% amid Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hopes
Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock rose by nearly 7% in extended trading on Tuesday. The stock rose due to Moderna’s promising coronavirus vaccine news.
Why Carnival Stock Is a Compelling Investment Case
Investors might want to consider Carnival stock. The world’s largest cruise operator will likely overcome the headwinds from the coronavirus pandemic.
S&P Cut Carnival to ‘Junk,’ More Downside Ahead?
Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock fell 5.3% in today’s pre-market trading session at 4:44 AM ET. The stock fell after S&P cut the company’s credit rating to “junk” status.
What Should You Do with Carnival Stock Right Now?
Carnival stock rose 2.4% in today’s pre-market trading session at 5:52 AM ET. The company will suspend its cruises in North America until September 30.
Carnival’s Preliminary Q2 Results: Good and Bad
Carnival stock fell around 8.2% in today’s trading session at 8:11 AM ET. The company released its preliminary results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Before You Buy Norwegian Cruise Stock, Read This
On Wednesday, Norwegian Cruise stock fell 8.4% and closed at $19.20. The company extended the suspension of global voyages until September 30.
Why Is Norwegian Cruise Stock Falling Today?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NASDAQ:NCLH) stock fell in the pre-market trading session today. The shares fell 10% in today’s trading session at 7:47 AM ET.
Why Is a J.P. Morgan Analyst Bullish about Carnival Stock?
Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock gained in today’s pre-market trading session. The stock rose over 13% in today’s trading session at 7:54 AM ET.
Buy Norwegian Cruise Stock before Vacationing Restarts
On Monday, Norwegian Cruise stock rose 19.8% and closed at $26.86. The shares rose after a higher-than-expected jobs report on June 5.
Why Carnival Stock Might Be a Smart Long-Term Buy
Today at 7:32 AM ET, Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock rose 3% to $17.27 in the pre-market session. There’s more optimism about coronavirus vaccines and treatments.
Can You Still Get a Piece of Norwegian Cruise Line Stock?
Today at 6:22 AM ET, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NASDAQ:NCLH) stock rose 12% to $17.90 in the pre-market session. What can investors expect?
Buy Carnival Stock before It Makes Another Big Move
Today at 6:32 AM ET, Carnival (NYSE:CCL) stock rose 11% to $16.00 in the pre-market session. The company has been benefiting from positive developments.
Is Carnival Stock Worth Your Attention Right Now?
Carnival stock rose 15.2% on Monday and closed at $14.72 with a market cap of $10.7 billion. The stock price rose due to hope about a COVID-19 vaccine.
S&P 500’s Top Gainers: W.W. Grainger Rose on July 18
W.W. Grainger, which provides industrial supplies and equipment, was the S&P 500’s top gainer on July 18.
S&P 500’s Top Losses: Carnival Fell Due to Weak Guidance
Carnival (CCL), which is a US-based cruise company and the world’s largest travel leisure company, was the S&P 500’s top loss on June 25.
Top Losses: Cruise Operators Fell on June 5?
Carnival, which is a US-based cruise company and the world’s largest travel leisure company, was the S&P 500’s top loss on June 5.
Our 10, Make That 11, Stocks to Buy Scorecard
Our belief is that you have to be a stock picker today. The Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 8% this year and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) is down 1%.
5 Summertime Stocks with 20-30% Upside Potential
So what to do? Tough to just sled along passively. So we found five new stocks to watch.
Carnival: Strong Brands Help Develop Market Niche
Carnival is among the most profitable and financially strong leisure travel companies in the world. It provides leisure travel to all major cruise destinations across the globe.
Why the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund Has Had a Rough 2016
TRBCX has had quite a poor run in 2016 so far. The fund places in the bottom three in the YTD period among the 12 funds in this review.
Why 2016 Has Not Been Kind to the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund
The T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund’s has fallen by 2.2% in 2016. This places it among the bottom three funds in the pack of 12 funds in our review.
What You Should Know about the Janus Fund
The Janus Fund – Class A (JDGAX) was founded in February 1970 and has an expense ratio of 0.98%. There is a minimum of $2,500 to invest in this fund via Class A shares, but there is no minimum subsequent investment.
Why Is Carnival’s Valuation Low Compared to Its Peers?
Carnival has a low valuation compared to its peers. Analysts are expecting the lowest EBITDA growth for CCL—related to peers RCL and NCLH—in the next four quarters.
Carnival Corp: Analysts Continue to Remain Optimistic
Following Carnival’s (CCL) 4Q15 earnings release, analysts’ consensus estimates remained almost flat. Also, earnings estimates rose by 0.62% for 1Q16.
Carnival Sees China as Its Biggest Potential Area of Expansion
Carnival identified China as its biggest potential area of expansion. It announced that Carnival Cruise Line will enter the Chinese market in 2017.
How Did Carnival Corporation Perform on Key Metrics?
Carnival’s (CCL) competitors include Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. CCL forms 3.9% of the WBI Large Cap Tactical Value Shares (WBIF).
Why Did Carnival’s Profits Rise despite a Fall in Revenue?
Carnival Corporation’s 4Q15 financial report came better than most had expected. Despite a fall in revenue, CCL saw a strong surge in its earnings.
What Caused Carnival Corporation’s Revenue to Fall?
Carnival Corporation (CCL) saw a marginal fall in its top line numbers. The revenues for 4Q15 fell by about 2.5% year-over-year to reach $3.71 billion.
Why Did Carnival Corporation’s Stock Price Move Higher?
The stocks of Carnival Corporation (CCL) traded higher when the company released earnings that were better than expected on Friday, December 18, 2015.
How Is Carnival Valued Compared to Its Peers?
Currently, CCL’s forward EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 10.4x. CCL enjoyed its highest valuation of 63x during September 2006. It reached its lows of ~5x in November 2008.
How Has Carnival Stock Performed Compared to Peers?
In the last three months, Carnival (CCL) has remained almost flat with a 0.42% gain.
Carnival Expects Key Growth Drivers to Be Strong in 4Q15
With both ALBD and occupancy expected to increase in 4Q15, CCL management expects earnings per share for 4Q15 to be in the range of $0.36 to $0.40.
Breaking down Royal Caribbean’s operating costs
Costs directly related to operating a cruise ship comprise ~74% of Royal Caribbean’s (RCL) total operating costs.
Marketing contributes to Royal Caribbean’s growing customer base
Royal Caribbean (RCL) offers all cruise company services, including pre- and post-hotel stay arrangements and air transportation.
Key metrics to measure Royal Caribbean’s revenue performance
Now let’s look at certain key operating metrics used in the cruising industry to evaluate operational performance.
Royal Caribbean tailors brands for specific international markets
Apart from operating the largest contemporary global brand, Royal Caribbean offers five additional brands targeting specific markets.
Royal Caribbean operates the world’s largest contemporary cruise brand
Royal Caribbean International is a global brand offered by Royal Caribbean (RCL). It’s one of the world’s three largest contemporary brands.
A closer look at Royal Caribbean’s revenue sources and growth
Royal Caribbean (RCL) derives revenue from two sources: passenger ticket revenue and onboard and other revenue.
Royal Caribbean: Only cruise line to consistently beat the S&P 500
Royal Caribbean’s (RCL) share price shot up considerably in 2014. RCL was the only company among the three major cruise operators to outperform the S&P 500 index throughout the year.
Comparing Royal Caribbean’s leverage versus its competitors’
The cruise industry is getting more and more capital-intensive as newer, more expensive ships are introduced with better amenities.
Royal Caribbean expands and gains from under-penetrated markets
Cruises still have a small share of the total tourism industry compared to land-based vacation alternatives. The global cruise industry had only 240,000 cabins in 2013.
Comparing the major cruise lines’ operating and net margins
Among the three major competitors in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean (RCL) had the highest operating margin in 2013.
Key drivers of Royal Caribbean’s operating profitability
Royal Caribbean’s (RCL) margin in 2013 was driven more by an increase in yield and occupancy rather than a decrease in costs.
Overview: Royal Caribbean Cruises, the 2nd largest cruise operator
Royal Caribbean Cruises, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, is the world’s second largest cruise company.
Carnival stays competitive with strong financial position
Carnival has a stronger financial position than its peers. It maintained a very low debt-to-capital ratio of 28% in 2013 and just 27% in 2014.
A key overview of Carnival’s costs and profitability
Carnival’s operating profit increased to $1,792 million in 2014, from $1,352 million in 2013. Its operating margin increased to 11.3%, from 8.7% in 2013.
Key drivers of Carnival’s revenue growth
The growth of demand was the key driver of Carnival Corporation’s revenue growth in 2014. The number of passengers increased by 5% in 2014.
Carnival Corporation’s four distinct North American cruise brands
Carnival operates four cruise brands in the North American market. One is a contemporary brand, one is a luxury brand, and two are premium cruises.
Carnival’s contemporary, premium, and luxury cruises
Cruise categories Cruise liners have been successfully providing a wide range of products and services at various price points to suit preferences of passengers from different age groups. Service levels and pricing differ by brand, category of the ship, cabins, season, duration, and itinerary. We can categorize cruise brands into these three categories: contemporary, premium, […]
Two segments make up 98% of Carnival Corporation’s revenue
Two of Carnival Corporation’s (CCL) operating segments comprise almost 98% of the company’s revenue. Carnival also reports a Cruise Support segment and a Tour segment.
North America and Europe: Carnival’s most lucrative markets
Carnival serves the most popular cruise destinations of the world, including the Caribbean, Alaska, and fast-growing destinations in Europe and Australasia.
What are Carnival Corporation’s revenue sources?
Carnival Corporation (CCL) derives revenue from the following three sources: passenger tickets, onboard or other activities, and tours.
Carnival boasts largest market share of cruise passengers
The number of Carnival’s cruise passengers has increased at a six-year CAGR of 4.6%. It has the largest market share of cruise passengers at ~47%.
A key overview of Carnival, the world’s largest cruise company
Carnival Corporation (CCL), the largest cruise company in the world, operates 101 cruise ships and has a global market share of ~47%.
Financials Why pricing is competitive for certain senior loans transactions
$5.8 billion worth of senior loans across ten transactions were allocated in the U.S. leveraged loans market last week.