CCL
Carnival
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: CCL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 18, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.1%
Payout ratio: 12.8%
Carnival's latest dividend was on May 18, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.15 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.3 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.09% based on its recent close price.
CCL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Carnival Dividend yield
CCL has a dividend yield of 1.09% which is below the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.64%, Carnival's dividend yield is 59% lower.
CCL Dividend history
CCL has distributed two dividends in the past year.
Carnival Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.15 | 1.2% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.15 | 0.47% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | $0.5 | 4.71% |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $0.5 | 4.65% |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $0.5 | 4.44% |
| May 23, 2019 | $0.5 | 3.87% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | $0.5 | 3.43% |
| Nov 21, 2018 | $0.5 | 3.25% |
| Aug 23, 2018 | $0.5 | 3.11% |
| May 24, 2018 | $0.5 | 2.81% |
| Feb 22, 2018 | $0.45 | 2.49% |
| Nov 22, 2017 | $0.45 | 2.4% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.22% |
| May 24, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.34% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $0.35 | 2.52% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | $0.35 | 2.61% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | $0.35 | 2.75% |
| May 25, 2016 | $0.35 | 2.52% |
| Feb 17, 2016 | $0.3 | 2.5% |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.19% |
| Aug 19, 2015 | $0.3 | 2.01% |
| May 20, 2015 | $0.25 | 2.1% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.25 | 2.28% |
Carnival dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CCL has a payout ratio of 12.8% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.6%, Carnival's payout ratio is 71% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CCL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCL Royal Caribbean Group | 1.48% | $4.25 | 25.7% |
| CCL Carnival Corp | 1.1% | $0.3 | 12.8% |
| MAR Marriott International Inc | 0.73% | $2.74 | 28.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Carnival pay a dividend?
Carnival has issued two dividends in the last twelve months.
When was CCL's last dividend?
Carnival's last dividend ex-date was on May 18, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.15 per share.
How much dividend does Carnival pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CCL pays $0.3 per share.
What is Carnival's dividend yield?
Carnival's current dividend yield is 1.09%.
What is Carnival's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Carnival is 12.8%.
Does Carnival pay a good dividend?
Carnival's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.