CCL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

CCL has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 0.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.07%
Payout Ratio 13.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 74.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.09%
Payout FCF 7.0%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 23.62%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ATAT 5,286 M 2.20% 10.80%
AC 11,844 M 2.77% 8.92%
TNL 3,903 M 3.75% 4.23%
RCL 66,298 M 1.48% 6.85%
AMS 26,076 M 2.12% 4.23%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
RCL 66,298 M 268.42% 74.7%
ATAT 5,286 M 128.04% 100.0%
HTHT 14,137 M 103.89% 48.3%
MAR 93,127 M 38.21% 68.1%
VAC 2,413 M 30.89% 94.5%
CCL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 2026-05-29 0.15 0% 0.6%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.15 -70% 0.46%
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-11-21 2019-11-22 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-08-22 2019-08-23 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-24 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-11-21 2018-11-23 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-08-23 2018-08-24 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.5 +11.1% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.45 +12.5% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-26 2017-06-16 Quarterly 0.4 +14.3% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-08-24 2016-08-26 2016-09-16 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-27 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.35 +16.7% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-08-19 2015-08-21 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0.3 +20% N/A
2015-05-20 2015-05-22 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-11-19 2014-11-21 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-08-20 2014-08-22 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-11-20 2013-11-22 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-08-21 2013-08-23 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-05-22 2013-05-24 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-02-20 2013-02-22 2013-03-15 Quarterly 0.25 -50% N/A
2012-12-05 2012-12-07 2012-12-28 Other 0.5 +100% N/A
2012-11-20 2012-11-23 2012-12-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2012-08-22 2012-08-24 2012-09-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2012-05-23 2012-05-25 2012-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2012-02-22 2012-02-24 2012-03-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-11-22 2011-11-25 2011-12-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-08-24 2011-08-26 2011-09-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-05-18 2011-05-20 2011-06-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-02-16 2011-02-18 2011-03-11 Quarterly 0.25 +150% N/A
2010-11-17 2010-11-19 2010-12-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2010-08-18 2010-08-20 2010-09-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2010-05-19 2010-05-21 2010-06-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2010-02-17 2010-02-19 2010-03-12 Quarterly 0.1 -75% N/A
2008-11-19 2008-11-21 2008-12-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2008-08-20 2008-08-22 2008-09-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2008-05-21 2008-05-23 2008-06-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2008-02-20 2008-02-22 2008-03-14 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2007-11-20 2007-11-23 2007-12-14 Quarterly 0.4 +14.3% N/A
2007-08-22 2007-08-24 2007-09-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A

CCL Dividend FAQ

Carnival Corporation (CCL) is a global leisure travel provider operating a multi-brand portfolio that includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line. The company manages four primary segments covering North American and European cruise operations, alongside a Cruise Support and Tour infrastructure that includes proprietary port destinations, hotels, and rail transport. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Miami, its distribution model relies on a mix of third-party travel agents and direct-to-consumer digital platforms.

What is the Dividend Yield of CCL?

As of May 2026, CCL's dividend yield is 1.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.30 USD by the current share price of 26.03.

Does CCL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CCL paid a dividend of 0.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does CCL pay dividends?

CCL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, CCL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.

CCL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CCL for the next payments are between 0.233 (+55.3%) and 0.273 (+82.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.93%.

Will CCL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Carnival (CCL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CCL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Carnival (CCL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CCL?

CCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CCL?

CCL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.09%. If you bought CCL's shares at 27.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CCL?

CCL Payout Consistency is 74.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Unstable: Carnival has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CCL have a good Dividend Yield?

CCL's 1.07% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CCL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CCL is 13.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CCL?

CCL's Overall Dividend Rating is 23.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CCL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CCL's Outstanding Shares?

Carnival's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.42% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 67.4%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has CCL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 15, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1986 434,296,000 0%
1987 538,892,000 +24.08%
1988 538,444,000 -0.08%
1989 544,988,000 +1.22%
1990 545,028,000 +0.01%
1991 562,376,000 +3.18%
1992 564,276,000 +0.34%
1993 564,668,000 +0.07%
1994 565,064,000 +0.07%
1995 580,003,500 +2.64%
1996 580,003,500 0%
1997 580,003,500 0%
1998 597,061,000 +2.94%
1999 618,675,000 +3.62%
2000 603,125,000 -2.51%
2001 589,809,000 -2.21%
2002 604,762,000 +2.54%
2003 732,716,000 +21.16%
2004 827,679,000 +12.96%
2005 834,444,000 +0.82%
2006 822,744,000 -1.4%
2007 828,000,000 +0.64%
2008 816,000,000 -1.45%
2009 804,000,000 -1.47%
2010 805,000,000 +0.12%
2011 780,000,000 -3.11%
2012 779,000,000 -0.13%
2013 777,000,000 -0.26%
2014 776,000,000 -0.13%
2015 777,000,000 +0.13%
2016 729,000,000 -6.18%
2017 722,000,000 -0.96%
2018 699,000,000 -3.19%
2019 688,000,000 -1.57%
2020 775,000,000 +12.65%
2021 1,135,000,000 +46.45%
2022 1,259,000,000 +10.93%
2023 1,263,000,000 +0.32%
2024 1,399,000,000 +10.77%
2025 1,403,000,000 +0.29%
2026 1,392,000,000 -0.78%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-15 02:39 UTC