Carnival (NYSE:CCL) shares are up 17% to $26.42 over the past month after the company reported Q3 2026 results in late September and said bookings for 2027 had reached record levels. Because Carnival sells cabins well ahead of sailing, these bookings offer an early read on revenue not yet recognized. Over the same month, Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) rose 10% to $279.58, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) rose 4% to $15.31, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) gained 1%. The article notes Carnival stock is still lower for 2026 despite the rally, and says realized 2027 pricing is the key data point that will settle the question of taking profits or holding.
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