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Carnival Option Alert: Sep 19 $31 Calls at the Ask: 8000 @ $1.14 vs 2812 OI; Ref=$29.705

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) Bolsa

Carnival

Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service. 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 recently folded 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 14 million guests in 2024.

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Las acciones de Carnival suben tras las fuertes ganancias de Royal Caribbean, que apuntan a una fuerte demanda en la industria de cruceros.

Carnival (CCL) sube brevemente tras sólidos resultados de Royal Caribbean

Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.84%. Currently, Carnival has a market capitalization of $40.27 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CCL: If an investor had bought $1000 of CCL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,139.77 today based on a price of $29.70 for CCL at the time of writing.
<h3>Carnival's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753825519_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish 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 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $331,865 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $397,745.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $18.0 and $35.0 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 $18.0 to $35.0, over the past month.
<h3>Carnival Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753797742_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$125.1K</td>
<td>188</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$117.4K</td>
<td>188</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.14</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service. 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 recently folded 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 14 million guests in 2024.
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>With a volume of 3,479,186, the price of CCL is down -1.88% at $29.17. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carnival</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $36.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Carnival, targeting a price of $37. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $38. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Tigress Financial has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $38. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $36. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $31. 
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Shares of cruise stocks are trading lower after Royal Caribbean issued Q3 guidance below estimates, despite raising FY25 guidance.

Carnival shares are trading higher after B of A Securities raised its price target on the stock from $31 to $38.

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<li>B of A Securities raised the price target for Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) from $31 to $38. B of A Securities analyst Nicholas Thomas maintained a Buy rating. Carnival shares settled at $29.89 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ccl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman initiated coverage on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $405. Royal Caribbean shares closed at $346.47 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman initiated coverage on Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $36. Carnival shares closed at $29.79 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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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 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $1,568,739, and 11 were calls, valued at $1,151,174.
<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 $10.0 and $40.0 for Carnival, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Carnival options trades today is 5510.31 with a total volume of 18,279.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Carnival's big money trades within a strike price range of $10.0 to $40.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Carnival Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753124491_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.45</td>
<td>$20.35</td>
<td>$20.38</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$509.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>451</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$203.0K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$100.1K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Carnival</h3>
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with more than 90 ships in service. 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 recently folded 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 14 million guests in 2024.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Carnival</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 12,605,397, the CCL's price is up by 0.64%, now at $29.74. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Carnival</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $31.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $37. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $34. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Carnival, maintaining a target price of $31. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Carnival with a target price of $24. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Carnival, which currently sits at a price target of $30. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Carnival

Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) opened its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/travel-stocks">exclusive destination, Celebration Key</a>, over the weekend, which drove Google search trends to a peak, according to JPMorgan.
The Carnival Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586bcbd9351b9b0001ab738c/matthew-boss">Analyst Matthew Boss</a> reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock.
The Carnival Thesis: Carnival Vista made its first visit to the port, which brought nearly 5,000 guests to this "exclusive destination," Boss said in the note.
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"Celebration Key features an adjacent cruise pier capable of accommodating two of Carnival's largest ships simultaneously," he added.
Initial consumer interest in the destination is reflected in Google Trends, which showed searches for "Celebration Key" rose by 285% versus 30 days ago, the analyst stated.
Management's outlook implies a sequential moderation in net yield growth by around 300 basis points in the back half of the year, Boss said. The outlook could prove conservative, with Celebration Key supporting "demand pricing upside, in addition to onboard spending upside," he further wrote.
CCL Price Action: Shares of Carnival had risen by 1.79% to $30.08 at the time of publication on Monday.
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Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintains Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $27 to $31.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Carnival, Raises Price Target to $31

Citigroup analyst James Hardiman maintains Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $30 to $37.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Carnival, Raises Price Target to $37

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On July 7, 2025, Carnival Corporation &amp; plc issued a press release announcing that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") commenced a private offering (the "Notes Offering") of new senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion, expected to mature in 2032, to fully repay the borrowings under Carnival Corporation's first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2028. The Company intends to use the remaining proceeds and cash on hand to partially redeem the Company's 5.750% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the "2027 Unsecured Notes"). The redemption will be conditioned on the closing of the Notes Offering.
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These eleven large-cap stocks were the best performers in the holiday-shortened week. Are they a part of your portfolio?
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<li>Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) stock gained 28.93% last week.</li>
<li>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) stock upped 22.15%, along with apparel and retail stocks, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46230421">which gained</a> on Trump's trade deal announcement with Vietnam, a key supplier to the industry. Argus Research also upgraded Nike <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings">from Hold to Buy</a>.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) stock rose 18.89% after the U.S. Senate passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which extended renewable project timelines and cut China from the supply chain. The bill also removed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46249974">the proposed excise tax</a>.</li>
<li>Datadog, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) stock gained 18.33% after it was announced that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46248451">join the S&amp;P 500 index</a> on July 9, 2025.</li>
<li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) stock jumped 16.17% after the DOJ cleared its Juniper Networks Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNPR#NYSE">JNPR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46172737">acquisition</a>. Also, Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating and raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HPE/analyst-ratings">price forecast to $23</a>.</li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) stock upped 15.15% after Bloomberg reported it is in $15 billion-valued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46249640">partnership talks</a> with AstraZeneca (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NYSE">AZN</a>). UBS also initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMMT/analyst-ratings">a $30 price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) stock rose 14.48% as it prepares to launch its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46236882">new private cruise destination</a>, Celebration Key. The company also announced an offer to raise 1 Billion euros via senior unsecured notes to refinance debt.</li>
<li>POSCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKX#NYSE">PKX</a>) stock gained 14.43% last week.</li>
<li>Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) stock gained 14.02% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46204670">Macau's June gaming revenue</a> rose 19% year-over-year to $2.6 billion, beating expectations.</li>
<li>SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>) stock rose 13.95% amid sector-wide gains from Trump's Vietnam trade deal announcement benefiting consumer goods supply chains.</li>
<li>Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) shares gained 13.88% last week after Wells Fargo raised its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46207800">price forecast on the stock</a> from $8 to $11.</li>
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Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) is preparing to launch its new private cruise destination, Celebration Key, which will officially open to guests <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/06/46098222/carnivals-booking-surge-has-wall-street-talking-2026-already">on July 19. </a>
What To Know: The cruise line's newest destination is located on the island of Grand Bahama and is part of Carnival's Paradise Collection, which also includes Half Moon Cay and Isla Tropicale.&nbsp;
Celebration Key features a mile-long beach, the world's largest swim-up bar, a 10-story sandcastle featuring two water slides and a massive man-made lagoon. 
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Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/cruise-giants-building-own-private-paradise-islands-jaw-dropping-features">told</a> Fox Business on June 24 that Celebration Key was &#8220;already one of the most searched-out cruise destinations on Google&#8221; ahead of its debut.
"We've built five portals all over this destination so that we can accommodate different needs for different guests,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We have a family zone, we have an adult zone, we have a private beach club and more,&#8221; Weinstein said.&nbsp;
Carnival also has plans to renovate its Relax Away, Half Moon Cay private island and expansions are planned for its Mahogany Bay destination in Honduras next year.  
The CEO told analysts on the company's most recent earnings call that Carnival sees incremental and targeted investments in its collection of private locations as an opportunity to take market share from "land-based alternatives."
What Else: Carnival's stock has gained 25% over the past month, driven in part by its better-than-expected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46076919/carnival-sails-past-q2-estimates-raises-full-year-outlook-on-strong-demand"> earnings report</a> released last week.&nbsp;
The company said it is on track to beat 2025's record bookings next year with pricing at historical highs.
CCL Price Action: Carnival shares ended Wednesday's session 3.53% higher at $29.65, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<li>AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) stock gained 46.62% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46083155" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected</a> Q4 results. Shares of air mobility stocks also gained after the FAA discussed plans to integrate new aircraft into national airspace. Several analysts raised their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avav/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts</a> on the stock.</li>
<li>Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>) stock upped 32.09% after the company reportedly kept electricity rates frozen for Q3.</li>
<li>Mobileye (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NYSE">MBLY</a>) stock jumped 24.59%.</li>
<li>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) stock jumped 20.49% after posting better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46128469" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Q4 EPS and sales</a>. The upbeat earnings triggered multiple analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising their price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) stock gained 17.78% after successfully <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46144080" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">launching its 67th Electron rocket</a> on a mission for HawkEye 360.</li>
<li>DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) stock upped 16.89% amid sympathy buying across footwear-related stocks following Nike&#8217;s strong Q4 results.</li>
<li>Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) stock rose 15.23% after KeyBanc initiated coverage with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANET/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight rating</a> and a $115 price forecast.</li>
<li>James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) stock gained 15.15% after William Blair initiated coverage on the company with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JHX/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outperform rating</a>.</li>
<li>Carnival Corporation &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) stock rose 14.68% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46076919" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat Q2 EPS and revenue expectations</a>, prompting analysts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raise their forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) stock jumped 14.61% after Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating and boosted its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/46123211" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast</a> to $395. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised their forecasts</a> for the stock.</li>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo maintains Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $21 to $24.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Carnival, Raises Price Target to $24

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 $33 to $35.

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