Dividends
Dividend payments are $0.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of 0.52%.
CCL Dividend Summary
0.52%
$0.15
6.75%
6.15%
Consecutive Years
0
Most Recent Ex-Date
May 18, 2026
Most Recent Payment
May 29, 2026
CCL Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
CCL Dividends CAGR Chart
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $0.15 | — |
| 2020 | $0.50 | N/A |
| 2019 | $2.00 | +2.56% |
| 2018 | $1.95 | +21.88% |
| 2017 | $1.60 | +18.52% |
| 2016 | $1.35 | +22.73% |
| 2015 | $1.10 | +10.00% |
| 2014 | $1.00 | +0.00% |
| 2013 | $1.00 | N/A |
| 2012 | $1.50 | N/A |
| 2011 | $1.00 | +150.00% |
| 2010 | $0.40 | -75.00% |
| 2008 | $1.60 | +16.36% |
| 2007 | $1.38 | +34.15% |
| 2006 | $1.02 | +28.12% |
| 2005 | $0.80 | +52.38% |
| 2004 | $0.53 | +19.32% |
| 2003 | $0.44 | +4.76% |
| 2002 | $0.42 | +0.00% |
| 2001 | $0.42 | +0.00% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.15 | — |
| Q1 2020 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2019 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2019 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2019 | $0.50 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2019 | $0.50 | +11.11% |
| Q4 2018 | $0.50 | +11.11% |
| Q3 2018 | $0.50 | +25.00% |
| Q2 2018 | $0.50 | +25.00% |
| Q1 2018 | $0.45 | +28.57% |
| Q4 2017 | $0.45 | +28.57% |
| Q3 2017 | $0.40 | +14.29% |
| Q2 2017 | $0.40 | +14.29% |
| Q1 2017 | $0.35 | +16.67% |
| Q4 2016 | $0.35 | +16.67% |
| Q3 2016 | $0.35 | +16.67% |
| Q2 2016 | $0.35 | +40.00% |
| Q1 2016 | $0.30 | +20.00% |
| Q4 2015 | $0.30 | +20.00% |
| Q3 2015 | $0.30 | +20.00% |
| Q2 2015 | $0.25 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2015 | $0.25 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2014 | $0.25 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2014 | $0.25 | +0.00% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 0.52%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 0.52%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 5.10%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 0.19%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 0.10%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 0.02%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 6.75%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 6.15%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 44.74%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 43.82%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 1041.82%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 642.39%
An FCF payout above 100% means dividends exceeded the period's free cash flow, often because of temporarily depressed FCF (one-off capex or working-capital swings) rather than an unfunded dividend. Compare against the earnings payout ratio and the multi-year trend before drawing a conclusion.
Dividend Coverage
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a prominent global entity in the leisure travel sector. Its extensive fleet of vessels navigates to nearly 700 different ports globally, sailing under a diverse portfolio of acclaimed brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard. Beyond its core cruise operations, the company also provides port services and other related offerings. Its holdings include and it manages hotels, lodges, unique glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. Customers primarily book their cruises through a network of travel agencies, tour operators, vacation planners, and direct online channels. The corporation maintains a broad international presence, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and other global markets. It commands a significant fleet of 87 ships, collectively providing capacity for 223,000 passengers in lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was established in 1972 and has its headquarters situated in Miami, Florida.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Leisure
- CEO
- Joshua Ian Weinstein