Is Carnival (CCL) a risky stock?
As of July 27, 2026, Clavix grades Carnival (CCL) F for risk, a composite score of 41 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts CCL in the "elevated risk" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 27, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
CCL price, last 3 months
CCL's daily closes over the past three months. Clavix reads risk from the fundamentals and news behind the price, not the line itself.
The five risk dimensions behind CCL's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how CCL scores on each, as of July 27, 2026.
What's moving CCL's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind CCL's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 27, 2026.
A passenger's "disgusting" act at a buffet, caught on video, went viral and pushed Carnival Cruise Line to respond publicly. The incident could pressure short-term brand perception and lead to reviews of onboard hygiene and behavior enforcement.
Truist lifted its Carnival price target to $31 from a lower level, signaling slightly better valuation expectations. The accompanying "hold" rating suggests the rating sees limited near-term upside or downside.
A viral video showing a passenger scratching their foot with a fork on a Carnival ship led the cruise line to issue a statement. Quick corporate action may limit brand damage, but the incident puts a spotlight on guest behavior and hygiene.
Recent CCL news
The latest headlines Clavix ingested for Carnival, newest first. These feed the news-sentiment dimension of CCL's grade.
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A Carnival Cruise Line passenger filmed using a buffet fork on her foot and displaying other unsanitary behavior went viral on social media with over 20 million combined views, prompting Carnival to issue a statement noting that crew spoke with the passenger and the utensil was removed from service.
What a F grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, CCL's composite of 41 falls in the D band (35–49), read as "elevated risk." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell CCL or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.