If You’d Dropped $1,000 Into Carnival Stock 3 Years Back, Here’s What You’d Be Sitting On Today
Carnival's rollercoaster ride leaves traditional investors white-knuckled.
Three-year hold turns thousand bucks into...well, let's just say it's not cruising altitude.
The Numbers Don't Lie
That initial investment? Let's call it a stress test for your portfolio. While crypto assets smashed through ATHs, Carnival shareholders got a masterclass in volatility without the upside.
Traditional Finance's Anchor Problem
Legacy stocks drag like anchors while digital assets sail with algorithmic winds. Carnival's trajectory shows exactly why smart money bypasses dinosaur equities for decentralized finance.
Wake-Up Call for Portfolio Diversification
If this doesn't make you question your asset allocation, maybe you enjoy watching paint dry too. Another quarter, another 'strategic repositioning' from the suits—meanwhile DeFi protocols print money while you sleep.
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Carnival's comeback
Carnival's revenue in Q2 2025 (ended May 31) of $6.3 billion was a record. It ended the fiscal quarter with $8.5 billion in customer deposits, an all-time high. And the business generated $934 million in operating income, yet another record and a figure that was up 67% year over year. The company is performing at a high level.
It's no wonder, then, that the stock has bounced back nicely. It has climbed 184% in the past three years (as of Sept. 19). This would've turned a $1,000 investment into $2,840 today.
Still a smart buying opportunity
After such a phenomenal gain, the stock's valuation still looks compelling. Investors can add Carnival to their portfolios by paying a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.5. This is a 34% discount to the.
It's true that Carnival's revenue and profit growth are going to moderate as we look toward the future, as it's coming off a low base from the pandemic years. But the long-term opportunity is clear, with cruises commanding a tiny fraction of the global leisure industry today, leaving plenty of upside.
