CCL monthly performance report

Check CCL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

CCL monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Carnival (CCL) closed October 2026 at $25.56, up 4.16% for the month and −10.54% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, CCL is −16.31%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −7.16% versus its 200-day moving average ($27.53), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, CCL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +9.65%, with a relative strength index reading of 105.3.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.

Carnival ended October 2026 at $25.56, posting a monthly return of +4.16%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.56%.

The current quarter stands at +4.16% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.16% versus the 200-day moving average ($27.53).

Year-to-date, CCL is −16.31% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of −29.93%. The stock is currently −24.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.33%.

CCL trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodCCLS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−0.78%+0.67%−1.45%
1 Week+15.45%+1.20%+14.24%
1 Month+4.16%+1.60%+2.56%
3 Months−8.42%+4.03%−12.45%
6 Months+6.68%+22.61%−15.93%
YTD−16.31%+13.62%−29.93%
12 Months−10.54%+15.78%−26.32%
3 Years+92.18%+82.53%+9.65%
CCL best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Nov 2023+31.41%
#2May 2025+26.61%
#3Jun 2024+24.14%
#4Dec 2023+23.11%
#5Jun 2025+21.10%
CCL worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2025−18.39%
#2Mar 2026−17.97%
#3Oct 2023−16.47%
#4Aug 2023−16.03%
#5Aug 2026−14.10%
CCL quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+2.81%
Q4 2025+5.64%
Q1 2026−15.26%
Q2 2026+10.39%
Q3 2026−14.11%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+4.16%
CCL calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+130.02%
2024+34.41%
2025+22.55%
2026−16.31%
CCL drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$34.03 (2026-02-06)
52-Week Low$21.45 (2026-09-24)
Current Price$25.56
200-Day Moving Average$27.53
Price vs 200DMA−7.16%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−42.33% (2025-04-07)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−24.89%
CCL relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)105.3
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+9.65%
RS Peak159.8 (Aug 2025)
RS Trough83.6 (Oct 2023)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was CCL's return for this report period?

CCL returned +4.16% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.

Has CCL outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD CCL: −16.31% vs SPY: +13.62%.

What is CCL's 12-month return?

−10.54% over the trailing 12 months.

Is CCL above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −7.16% versus 200DMA ($27.53).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−42.33% on 2025-04-07.