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Carnival shares drop 27% as rising oil prices prompt BofA to cut price target to $38

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24 Sep 2026
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Carnival shares drop 27% as rising oil prices prompt BofA to cut price target to $38

Carnival Corp's shares have fallen 27% since August due to rising oil prices increasing fuel costs. Bank of America lowered its price target from $42 to $38 but kept a 'buy' rating, citing Carnival's unique exposure as the only major cruise line without fuel hedging. The bank cut its fourth-quarter and 2027 earnings per share estimates, expecting fuel costs to impact earnings more in Q4. Despite this, third-quarter earnings estimates remain steady, supported by strong cruise demand and spending growth. BofA also encourages Carnival to continue share buybacks amid recent stock weakness.

Carnival Corp has a market cap of $29.86 billion and a dividend yield of 2.06% as of September 25, 2026, 02:01 WIB. The stock price on Pluang is $21.81 with a minimal 1-day change of +0.05%, while trading volume is 28,540,593 shares. Despite recent price target cuts by Bank of America, Pluang investors show strong buying interest with 99% buy orders and a typical hold time of 106 days.

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