Buy Carnival on Dips: Booking Momentum Should Carry Through Fuel Noise
Carnival (CCL) looks set to grind higher as record bookings and improving free cash flow offset near-term fuel pressure. Valuation at ~12.6x earnings and an EV/EBITDA of ~8.5 offers a margin of safety. This is a tactical long for traders who want exposure to travel recovery with a defined stop and clear catalyst runway.