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Free Cash Flow (FCF): $3.20B

The free cash flow (FCF) is $3.20B. It is above its 12-month average by 11.46% ($2.87B).

Free Cash Flow

CCL Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$1.75B

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+195.28% 5Y

CCL Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

CCL Free Cash Flow (FCF)

CCL Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

CCL Free Cash Flow (FCF)

CCL Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

CCL Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$3.20B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$2.87B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.44B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$-2.08B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$-1.06B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.38B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.22B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.46%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+122.31%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+254.08%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+401.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+132.42%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+163.36%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$3.20B

FCF Yield

7.93%

Price/FCF

12.6

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $3.20B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $2.87B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $1.44B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $-2.08B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $-1.06B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $1.38B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CCL stock is $1.22B.

CCL Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-05-31$3.20B
2025-11-30$2.61B
2025-05-31$2.81B
2024-11-30$1.30B
2024-05-31$1.59B
2023-11-30$997.00M
2023-05-31$-2.43B
2022-11-30$-6.61B
2022-05-31$-7.13B
2021-11-30$-7.72B
2021-05-31$-11.47B
2020-11-30$-9.92B
2020-05-31$-3.57B
2019-11-30$46.00M
2019-05-31$1.06B
2018-11-30$1.80B
2018-05-31$2.27B
2017-11-30$2.38B
2017-05-31$2.35B
2016-11-30$2.07B
2016-05-31$2.06B
2015-11-30$2.25B
2015-05-31$1.41B
2014-11-30$847.00M
2014-05-31$920.00M
2013-11-30$685.00M
2013-05-31$1.31B
2012-11-30$667.00M
2012-05-31$352.00M
2011-11-30$1.07B
2011-05-31$792.00M
2010-11-30$239.00M
2010-05-31$103.00M
2009-11-30$-38.00M
2009-05-31$-699.00M
2008-11-30$38.00M
2008-05-31$1.02B
2007-11-30$757.00M
2007-05-31$712.00M
2006-11-30$1.15B
2006-05-31$1.18B
2005-11-30$1.43B
2005-05-31$1.22B
2004-11-30$-370.00M
2004-05-31$-1.58B
2003-11-30$-583.00M
2003-05-31$-577.62M

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.

Miami, FL
160,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Leisure
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Leisure
CEO
Joshua Ian Weinstein