Carnival's stock surged 17% in a month, outperforming rivals Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, driven by record bookings for 2027. This strong forward demand suggests potential revenue growth beyond recent quarters, supporting a case to hold shares. However, the stock's recovery is incomplete for 2026, and investors face uncertainty over whether Carnival will maintain strong pricing or resort to discounts. The key factor for future decisions will be the actual pricing realized from 2027 bookings, guiding whether to take profits or buy more.
As of Oct 16, 2026 01:32 WIB, Carnival (CCL) trades at USD 26.48, recovering from its 52-week low of USD 21.79 but still below the high of USD 33.99. In contrast, Royal Caribbean (RCL) is priced at USD 279.91, closer to its 52-week low of USD 230.30 than its high of USD 348.03, while Norwegian (NCLH) trades at USD 15.39, just above its 52-week low of USD 14.12 but well below its high of USD 25.02. Despite Carnival's recent surge, Pluang users show strong buying interest with 99% buy orders, compared to Royal Caribbean's more balanced 47% buy and 53% sell activity.
