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Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. 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's currently folding 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 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.

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Carnival shares are trading higher Wednesday, and the stock is up more than 10% over the past five days. Here&#39;s a look at what to know: 

What&#39;s Going On With Carnival Stock?

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Cruise stocks are rising with strong demand and pricing power. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian poised for success in FY25 according to JPMorgan analyst. Bookings already extending to 2027.

Cruise Stocks To Sail Smoothly Into 2025: Analyst Sees &#39;Zero Signs Of Softening&#39;

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Consumers are eager to cruise as online interest in cruise lines has grown consistently since March, while other travel sectors have declined.

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Carnival shares are trading higher after Mizuho maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $22 to $25.

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $22 to $25.

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Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Carnival, Raises Price Target to $25

Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday, and the stock is up more than 10% over the past five days. The stock may be continuing to gain after JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss said cruise stocks are sailing into 2025 with a strong setup backed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40879412/cruise-stocks-to-sail-smoothly-into-2025-analyst-sees-zero-signs-of-softening">rising demand and pricing power.</a>
Heading into its third-quarter earnings release, the JPMorgan analyst expects Carnival to benefit from the continued surge in demand, particularly in Europe and Alaska. 
&#8220;Zero signs of softening in any lead indicator,&#8221; said Boss after attending the Endless Summer Forum in Miami.
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Carnival is set to report its third-quarter financial results on Sept. 30 before the opening bell and will host a conference call to discuss the results at 10 a.m. ET the same day. According to estimates from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share and revenue of $7.816 billion.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">CCL Stock Prediction 2024: </h3>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at Carnival, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. For Carnival, the 200-day moving average sits at $16.31, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is below the current price of $18.39. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
CCL Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Carnival shares are up 1.83% at $18.36 at the time of publication Wednesday. 
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What's Going On With Carnival Stock?

Cruise stocks are cruising in the fast lane, and according to analysts, the seas ahead look crystal clear. Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) are poised for a strong setup in 2025, backed by rising demand and pricing power, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Zero Signs&#8217; Of Demand Softening For Cruise Lines</h2>
"Zero signs of softening in any lead indicator," said Boss after attending the Endless Summer Forum in Miami. That includes everything from booking curves to onboard spending – with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line&#8217;s management confirming the industry's sturdy footing. 
With nearly half of 2025's capacity already booked, cruises are setting sail much earlier than usual, extending bookings as far as 2027.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Royal Caribbean &#8216;In A Very Good Spot&#8217;</h2>
RCL is leading the charge. CFO Naftali Holtz stated, &#8220;We're in a very good spot,&#8221; citing how 70% of passengers make pre-cruise purchases, which translates to a significant onboard spending boost. The company is banking on long-term drivers, including the arrival of new ships like &#8220;Utopia of the Seas&#8221; and &#8220;Star of the Seas&#8221; to fuel further growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Carnival Prepares For Q3 Earnings</h2>
Meanwhile, Carnival is ready to ride the wave, with its third quarter earnings expected to get a lift from the continued surge in demand, particularly in Europe and Alaska. 
The company remains optimistic about maintaining its pricing power, which remains about 25% lower than land-based alternatives – a strong selling point for thrifty travelers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Norwegian&#8217;s Management Is &#8216;Very Confident&#8217;</h2>
Norwegian Cruise Line remains neutral in JPMorgan&#8217;s outlook but sees clear skies ahead. Management expressed "very confident" expectations of hitting a $300 million cost savings target, driven by initiatives such as optimizing fuel use and streamlining menus—all while keeping passengers satisfied.
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As Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings navigate the post-pandemic recovery, each is showing unique strengths. 
Royal Caribbean&#8217;s focus on new ship launches and immersive experiences, Carnival's strong booking trends and cost-efficiency strategies, and Norwegian's premium offerings suggest that all three are well-positioned to benefit from increasing consumer demand. The cruise industry, with its multi-generational appeal and rising demand, seems to be taking a larger slice of the $1.9 trillion global vacation pie. 
However, challenges such as inflationary pressures and rising operational costs could impact profitability. Investors will need to weigh these factors as they consider which cruise line is best positioned to capitalize on the industry&#8217;s recovery and continue gaining market share.
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Cruise Stocks To Sail Smoothly Into 2025: Analyst Sees 'Zero Signs Of Softening'

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CCL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Carnival. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 13% leaning bullish and 82% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $149,344, and 19 are calls, amounting to $1,203,243.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $15.0 to $19.0 for Carnival during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Carnival's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Carnival's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $19.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Carnival Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726174154_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$190.9K</td>
<td>321</td>
<td>141</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$171.9K</td>
<td>26.4K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td>26.4K</td>
<td>20</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>517</td>
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<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;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 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Carnival, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 27,358,731, the CCL's price is up by 2.12%, now at $16.89. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
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Consumers are apparently itching to go <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/08/40471397/norwegian-cruise-line-sails-into-troubled-waters-as-financial-struggles-bearish-trends-p">on a cruise</a> as online interest in cruise lines has shown consistent growth over the past several months, according to website analytics company Similarweb.
Website traffic to these companies has risen year over year nearly every two weeks from late March to late August, its data showed.
Traffic surged 15% year-over-year on April 26 and May 10, and 12% on May 24. It also increased by 8% on April 12 and June 7, and 5% on June 21. Additionally, traffic rose by 3% on March 29 and by 2% on Aug. 2, 16, and 20
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It fell only once over the five -month period, dropping 3% on July 19 from a year ago.
Web traffic to other sectors within travel and entertainment—such as airlines, hotels, rental cars, entertainment, online travel agencies, and meta search engines—declined on the same days compared to a year earlier, according to Similarweb.
Entertainment saw the biggest drops in year-over-year web traffic in the past two months, registering declines of 27% on July 19, 24% on Aug. 2 and 23% on Aug. 16. Online visits to this sector dropped 17% from a year earlier on June 7 and Aug. 30, 14% on June 21 and 12% on May 24.
Other sectors that saw a 12% year-over-year drop include airlines on July 5 and rental cars on April 12.
Price Action: Cruise companies saw gains and losses during Thursday&#8217;s pre-market trading.
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<li>Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) gained 0.12% to $16.56</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) edged up 0.52% to $163</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) dipped 0.21% to $18.66</li>
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Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aso#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $2.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $1.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.08, delivering a surprise of -12.20%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Products industry, posted revenues of $1.55 billion for the quarter ended July 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.43%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.58 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock&#39;s immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management&#39;s commentary on the earnings call.
Academy Sports and Outdoors shares have lost about 20.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 14.7%.
<h2>What&#39;s Next for Academy Sports and Outdoors?</h2>
While Academy Sports and Outdoors has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors&#39; minds is: what&#39;s next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company&#39;s earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Academy Sports and Outdoors: unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company&#39;s just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.44 on $1.43 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.51 on $6.15 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Leisure and Recreation Products is currently in the bottom 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Carnival (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ccl#NYSE">CCL</a>), another stock in the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended August 2024.
This cruise operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +33.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Carnival&#39;s revenues are expected to be $7.8 billion, up 13.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Carnival. Our analysis of options history for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 62% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $539,270, and 3 were calls, valued at $284,700.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $12.0 and $16.5 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Carnival's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Carnival's significant trades, within a strike price range of $12.0 to $16.5, over the past month.
<h3>Carnival 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725896741_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$382.5K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>200</td>
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<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$89.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>250</td>
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<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;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 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
In light of the recent options history for Carnival, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,431,367, the price of CCL is up by 2.14%, reaching $16.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he prefers Royal Caribbean (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) over Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) .
&#8220;Royal Caribbean has the best systems right now, it's got the best numbers. It's the one you want, not Carnival,&#8221; he added.
On Aug. 27, Carnival unveiled new itineraries for seven ships sailing in 2026 and 2027 from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Baltimore.
EPR Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPR#NYSE">EPR</a>) has been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EPR/earnings"> &#8220;too rocky&#8221; for Cramer.</a> On July 31, EPR Properties posted better-than-expected sales for its second quarter.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) is &#8220;too inconsistent,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;They don't get my buy with that level of inconsistency.&#8221;
On Aug. 19, Whirlpool declared a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share on its common stock.
When asked about DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), he said, &#8220;I did not really care for that last quarter or the explanation of why things had slowed.&#8221;
On Aug. 26, Piper Sandler analyst Matt O&#8217;Brien reiterated DexCom with an Overweight rating and maintained a $90 price target.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said he really liked SpartanNash Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPTN#NASDAQ">SPTN</a>). &#8220;I like that dividend,&#8221; he added.
On Aug. 15, SpartanNash reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents, beating the street view of 56 cents. Quarterly revenues of $2.23 billion missed the analyst consensus of $2.27 billion.
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<li>SpartanNash shares fell 1.9% to settle at $22.12 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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Tax proposals outlined by the 2024 U.S. presidential candidates could have a substantial impact on S&amp;P 500 earnings, according to analysis from Goldman Sachs.
Goldman strategists including Ben Snider estimate that corporate earnings could move by 5%-10% depending on which tax policies are enacted, with Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts likely to raise profits and Kamala Harris' tax hikes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40696394/inflation-jobs-and-taxes-how-trump-and-harris-economic-policies-differ">expected to dampen them.</a>
Goldman's analysis highlights the sensitivity of S&amp;P 500 earnings to shifts in the federal corporate tax rate. Trump's plan to lower the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% would lift S&amp;P 500 earnings per share by roughly 4%, according to the Wednesday Goldman note. 
In contrast, Harris' proposal to increase the tax rate to 28% would slash earnings by about 5%, the bank said. When combined with other proposed changes, such as a higher tax on foreign income and an increase in the alternative minimum tax, Harris' plan could lead to an 8% reduction in S&amp;P 500 EPS, Snider said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Comparing Harris, Trump Tax Scenarios</h3>
The Goldman Sachs report said "each 1 percentage point change in the statutory domestic tax rate would shift S&amp;P 500 EPS by slightly less than 1%, or approximately $2 of 2025 S&amp;P 500 EPS."
This arithmetic underscores how sensitive corporate profits are to shifts in tax policy. A potential 4% boost in earnings under Trump's tax cut scenario could provide a significant tailwind for U.S. equities, while Harris' proposed hikes could weigh heavily on future profits, according to the analysis. 
Additionally, if the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts were to expire, Goldman estimates that S&amp;P 500 earnings could decline by about 2%, adding another variable to an already complex fiscal outlook for corporate America.
Goldman Sachs draws parallels to the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to illustrate how markets might respond to future tax reforms. 
Following the passage of the TCJA, S&amp;P 500 companies saw a 12% boost in earnings that led to a 10% rally in the index in the two months surrounding the legislation. The impact of the 2017 tax cuts was profound, as it significantly lifted corporate profits and investor sentiment.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buyback Excise Tax, Capital Allocation</h3>
In addition to statutory tax rates, the report also addresses the potential impact of an increase in the corporate buyback excise tax. 
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 imposes a 1% tax on share buybacks, which has not deterred companies from aggressively repurchasing stock. Year-to-date, companies have authorized $831 billion in buybacks, nearly matching 2022's record pace.
If the excise tax were increased to 4%, as some policymakers have suggested, it could prompt companies to reconsider their capital allocation strategies, though Goldman said it would not directly affect earnings.
The report also tempers expectations, noting that "most investors will wait for legislative clarity before fully adjusting portfolios to reflect any changes in tax policy."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5 Russell 3000 Stocks With The Lowest Statutory Tax Rates</h3>
Goldman Sachs reviewed Russell 3000 stocks with market caps over $1 billion, expected 2025 net income exceeding $1 billion and consensus tax rates under 15% for 2024 and 2025, identifying these five companies with the lowest tax rates:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus tax rate 2024</th>
<th>Consensus tax rate 2025</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)</td>
<td>2%</td>
<td>2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blue Owl Capital, Inc. Class A (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>)</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)</td>
<td>7%</td>
<td>7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPG Inc Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>)</td>
<td>7%</td>
<td>7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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S&P 500 Earnings Could Face Major Swings Under Harris Or Trump Tax Plans, Goldman Sachs Warns

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Carnival.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $335,069, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $399,389.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $16.5 to $25.0 for Carnival during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Carnival's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Carnival's significant trades, within a strike price range of $16.5 to $25.0, over the past month.
<h3>Carnival Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725478239_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$120.9K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$2.41</td>
<td>$2.42</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$69.2K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$67.2K</td>
<td>494</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>494</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;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 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
In light of the recent options history for Carnival, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 13,533,644, with CCL's price down by -0.46%, positioned at $16.27.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Carnival</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $15.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $15. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Carnival options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Carnival Unusual Options Activity

Travel over the Labor Day holiday has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40653618/labor-day-weekend-with-a-billionaire-did-benzinga-readers-pick-musk-branson-cuban-gates-or-bezo">picked up significantly</a> from a year ago, data revealed.
Domestic travel is up 9% from the same period last year as American Automobile Association (AAA) booking data shows a 30% jump in trips to Seattle, partly because Seattle is a major port city for cruises to Alaska.
"This is a great time of year to take a cruise to Alaska. Crowds are smaller than earlier in the summer, the weather is still decent, although chillier than in July and August, and you may even see some fall colors," said Doreen Loofburrow, senior vice president of travel at AAA Oregon/Idaho.
Gas prices over Labor Day are averaging $3.35 a gallon nationwide, down from an average of $3.81 a gallon during the same period in 2023, according to AAA.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it plans to screen more than 17 million people at airports during what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record from Aug. 29 into Sept. 4. TSA expects to screen 2.86 million travelers on the busiest day of Aug. 30.
The TSA said this summer&#8217;s air travel volumes have been the highest it has seen in its history, and it expects passenger volumes to be 8.5% higher than last year during this time. 
&#8220;People are traveling more than ever this summer and TSA along with our airline and airport partners stand ready to close the busiest summer travel period on record during this upcoming Labor Day weekend," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. 
Price Action: Rental car companies, airlines and cruise providers gave varied performances on Wall Street into Friday&#8217;s early-afternoon trading as the busy travel period was underway.
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<li>Hertz Global Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>) declined 3.1% to $3.10</li>
<li>Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>) fell 0.99% to $81.82</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) gained 1.1% to $42.01</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rose 1.92% to $43.46</li>
<li>Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) slipped 1.42% to $16.31</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) slid 0.98% to $17.67</li>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Carnival. Our analysis of options history for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) revealed 17 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 17% of traders were bullish, while 70% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $295,016, and 14 were calls, valued at $777,706.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $15.0 to $27.0 for Carnival over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Carnival's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Carnival's significant trades, within a strike price range of $15.0 to $27.0, over the past month.
<h3>Carnival Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724865348_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$265.5K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$173.4K</td>
<td>458</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$2.13</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>454</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.97</td>
<td>$2.93</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;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 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Carnival, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Carnival's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 13,361,577, the CCL's price is down by -2.61%, now at $16.59. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Carnival</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $15.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Underweight rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $15. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Carnival, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Carnival Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Carnival shares are trading higher. The company today unveiled new itineraries for seven ships sailing in 2026 and 2027.

Wall Street remained relatively quiet during Tuesday morning trading as investors held their breath for key events <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40570314/top-nvidia-analyst-sees-no-major-impact-from-blackwell-delay-but-flags-one-caveat-h">later in the week. </a>
The AI powerhouse Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is in the spotlight ahead of its Wednesday post-market earnings report, while traders also eagerly await the Federal Reserve's favorite inflation report on Friday.
Tech stocks slightly rebounded by 0.3%, after a 1% drop on Monday, while the S&amp;P 500 held broadly flat. Both blue chips and small caps fell, down 0.2% and 1% respectively. 
Industry-wise cruise lines led gains, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) rising 4%, 3.9% and 3.3% on positive investor sentiment toward the sector. 
Semiconductors rebounded, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) up 0.9%, after tumbling 2.5% a day earlier.
Energy-related stocks fell, dragged down by the pullback in oil prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light crude fell by 2% as geopolitical risks in the Middle East showed no significant escalation in recent hours, while Goldman Sachs analysts downplayed concerns over potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40576919/goldman-sachs-lowers-oil-price-forecasts-says-us-supply-beating-expectations-downpl">disruptions in Libyan oil production.</a>
The U.S. dollar eased by 0.2%, reversing Monday&#8217;s gains. Treasury yields remained unchanged, with speculators continuing to assign a higher chance on smaller 25-basis-point rate cut in September. 
Gold prices slipped by 0.1%, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell by 2%, mimicking Monday&#8217;s drop. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,576</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,621</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,154</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,200</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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Wall Street Mixed Ahead Of Week's Key Events, Cruise Lines Rally, Oil Slips: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) unveiled new itineraries for seven ships sailing in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.carnivalcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/debuting-more-new-itineraries-202627-carnival-cruise-line-will" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026</a> and 2027 from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Baltimore.
The new itineraries include Half Moon Cay, which will expand with a larger beach, enhanced dining, and a new pier for Carnival&#8217;s Excel class ships, including Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration.
This also includes Celebration Key, Carnival&#8217;s first exclusive guest destination. In particular, Carnival Celebration will offer seven-day cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with departure dates available through spring 2027.
Also, Carnival is launching new itineraries for its latest ship, Carnival Jubilee, departing from Galveston starting in September 2026.
In July, the company signed an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to design and construct three LNG-powered ships, which are expected to be delivered in the summers of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39916480/whats-going-on-with-carnival-stock" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 2029, 2031, and 2033, respectively</a>.
CCL shares rose around 10% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRUZ#NYSE">CRUZ</a>) and Neuberger Berman ETF Trust Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connected Consumer ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBCC#NYSE">NBCC</a>).
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Why Is Carnival Corporation Stock Gaining Today?

<a href="https://www.carnivalcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/debuting-more-new-itineraries-202627-carnival-cruise-line-will" title="https://www.carnivalcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/debuting-more-new-itineraries-202627-carnival-cruise-line-will">https://www.carnivalcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/debuting-more-new-itineraries-202627-carnival-cruise-line-will</a>

Carnival Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries For Seven Ships Departing From Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, And Baltimore In 2026-2027, Featuring Expanded Destinations Including Celebration Key And Half Moon Cay, Alongside Introduction Of New Excel Class Ships

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Carnival.
Looking at options history for Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 58% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 41% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $291,605 and 9, calls, for a total amount of $378,740.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $8.0 to $20.0 for Carnival over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Carnival's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Carnival's significant trades, within a strike price range of $8.0 to $20.0, over the past month.
<h3>Carnival 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724702448_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$168.3K</td>
<td>21.6K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td>849</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>402</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with 92 ships in service at the end of fiscal 2023. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&amp;O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It's currently folding its P&amp;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 13 million guests in 2019, prior to covid-19, a level it reached again in 2023.
In light of the recent options history for Carnival, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 17,702,873, with CCL's price down by -0.42%, positioned at $16.54.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carnival</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $15.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Underweight rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $15. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Carnival options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Technical analysis has a bad reputation. Unfortunately, this reputation may be warranted. Many analysts don't understand its basic principles and fundamentals.
Almost any chart can illustrate some of these fundamentals and principles. The chart of Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) is no exception. This is why our team of technical analysts has made it our Stock of the Day.
A chart is a graphical illustration of trader and investor emotions. The price action that causes patterns to form on charts is driven by them.
If the leadership in the market is changing from bulls to bears or bears to bulls, the action can show up on a chart as a reversal pattern.
These can include Head and Shoulders, V, or rounded tops or bottoms. They suggest the trend is going to reverse and the market will head in the opposite direction.
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A Flag or Pennant is a continuation pattern. A bull flag suggests that a stock will continue its trend higher after a short break or period of consolidation.
As you can see on the chart, one may have just formed in Carnival.
Sometimes stocks get ahead of themselves. As a result, some buyers who have been driving the price higher will decide to move to the sidelines for a few days.
They think that if they leave the market and stop buying, the price will drop and they can buy the rest of their shares at a lower price in a few days. They believe their aggressive buying could have contributed to moving the price higher.
A characteristic of these buyers temporarily stepping aside is low volume. Because some of the main players aren't involved for a few days, the amount of trading declines significantly.
This is what a Flag pattern shows. The upward trend breaks and the shares move sideways. At the same time, the volume dries up.
The Flag suggests that once these buyers are done taking a break and reenter the market, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL">Carnival</a> will start to trend higher once again.
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