Anyone know if buying CCL stock at $35 is a good deal?

[Vitamin_Sea]

Its about at the mid range for the year at $35.

 

Am I correct...You need to buy 100 shares for a $100 OBC??

[CoconutJD]

Its about at the mid range for the year at $35.

 

Am I correct...You need to buy 100 shares for a $100 OBC??

You need 100 shares, but the amount of OBC varies depending on the cruise length. $100 is the amount for 7-13 day cruises.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit

[Vitamin_Sea]

You need 100 shares, but the amount of OBC varies depending on the cruise length. $100 is the amount for 7-13 day cruises.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit

 

hhmm..That would work..The cruise is 8 days, end of January.

 

But Im not sure I can combine it with a $50 OBC were receiving from my TA.

Edited November 20, 2013 by limoguy1

[golfadj]

hhmm..That would work..The cruise is 8 days, end of January.

 

But Im not sure I can combine it with a $50 OBC were receiving from my TA.

 

The obc from TA is ok but stock is at high end of where it has been trading for past few years and dont see any sign they are able to raise pricing.

[geomapper]

I bought out last year at $39. Ouch. Got the $100 OBC last spring and a couple of $25 dividends since then. I'm keeping it just for future OBC. I figure the stock will eventually move above my purchase price but I'm not too concerned for now.

[jonbgd]

stock is at high end of where it has been trading for past few years and dont see any sign they are able to raise pricing.

I Agree.......I would buy If it was $25 but not $35

I see growth with Uncle Bob back, but not much at the current pricing

[Vitamin_Sea]

Well...I had a crazy idea of buying it at the $35, get the OBC approved- then sell it.

That way I dont lose much but I do gain the $100 OBC...:eek:

[Jbird81]

Well...I had a crazy idea of buying it at the $35, get the OBC approved- then sell it.

That way I dont lose much but I do gain the $100 OBC...:eek:

 

Did you factor in if you have any fees?

[gsu_paintballer]

I'm no stock picker, but I'd wait until after earnings to buy it. Just a completely useless stock tip on a cruise forum. No big deal.

[Vitamin_Sea]

Did you factor in if you have any fees?

 

$7 with scottrade

[Vitamin_Sea]

I'm no stock picker, but I'd wait until after earnings to buy it. Just a completely useless stock tip on a cruise forum. No big deal.

 

was planning on using it for my 1/28 cruise.

 

When do earnings come out?

[PittsburghGirlee]

Bought mine at $37...cruised 3 times this year, 2 $100 and 1 $50 OBC. Got 2 dividend checks....

I'm happy...that's all that matters :)

 

Do what feels right as no one ever knows what will happen with stocks.

[Vitamin_Sea]

Bought mine at $37...cruised 3 times this year, 2 $100 and 1 $50 OBC. Got 2 dividend checks....

I'm happy...that's all that matters :)

 

Do what feels right as no one ever knows what will happen with stocks.

 

Cool..Thanks

 

The stock right now is kind of mid-range for the last 52 weeks.. Just over $35

I may do it.

[PunkyH]

We paid over $36 a share earlier this year. After our cruise this weekend we will have made $550.00 OBC this year.. that is besides the dividend. We cruise a lot so it is worth it to us.

[golfadj]

We paid over $36 a share earlier this year. After our cruise this weekend we will have made $550.00 OBC this year.. that is besides the dividend. We cruise a lot so it is worth it to us.

 

We cruise on Carnival 2-3x per year so the obc makes it worth holding.

 

If we would cruise just once a year dont think I would keep it.

[gsu_paintballer]

was planning on using it for my 1/28 cruise.

 

When do earnings come out?

 

12/16/13

[Vitamin_Sea]

12/16/13

 

Thats worth the wait!

 

I marked the day down.

 

The the stock takes a hit I will definitely buy.

[Waynetor]

A certain percent of profesional stock people thingk the price will go up and another percent think the price will go down. The tug and war between these people that trade for a living results in the current price. As people move from one side to the other, the price changes. Any advice from ramdon people on a cruise forum is not good financial advice BUT if you cruise enough, the price does not matter much as the dividends and OBC can make the price free in a few years - we have had our about 3 years and have got back around $1,700 of the $3,00 we paid

[winddawn]

Its about at the mid range for the year at $35.

 

Am I correct...You need to buy 100 shares for a $100 OBC??

Today is the ex-dividend date for CCL. I don't have a crystal ball, but a stock often falls after the ex-dividend date. You might be better off to wait.

 

If you are a cruiser, CCL is a good stock to buy and hold. In addition to the onboard credit, you can use the dividends CCL pays for spending money on your cruises. Another benefit to holding the stock long-term is that you don't have tax consequences until you sell the stock, except for the taxes on the dividends paid.

[Vitamin_Sea]

Today is the ex-dividend date for CCL. I don't have a crystal ball, but a stock often falls after the ex-dividend date. You might be better off to wait.

 

If you are a cruiser, CCL is a good stock to buy and hold. In addition to the onboard credit, you can use the dividends CCL pays for spending money on your cruises. Another benefit to holding the stock long-term is that you don't have tax consequences until you sell the stock, except for the taxes on the dividends paid.

 

I will make a decision after 12/16..Mean while, I will watch it.

Yes, I should have bought years ago but now is better then never.

[rhinomike]

Is the OBC per cabin and only in the name of the stock owner?

 

So I could buy multiple shares for each of my family members and they would each get an onboard credit?

[Vitamin_Sea]

Is the OBC per cabin and only in the name of the stock owner?

 

So I could buy multiple shares for each of my family members and they would each get an onboard credit?

 

 

Well, I know the OBC gets applied to the buyers CCL statement.

 

100 shares min CCL stock

 

Then a short cruise will only get a $50 OBC- 7+ days gets $100 OBC.

Edited November 21, 2013 by limoguy1

[Vitamin_Sea]

Copied from The CCL shareholder benefit..

 

The benefit is applicable on sailings through July 31, 2014 aboard the brands listed below. Certain restrictions apply. Applications to receive these benefits should be made at least two weeks

prior to cruise departure date.

 

This benefit is available to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 shares of

 

Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc. Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agent rates, tour conductors or

anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer. This benefit is not transferable and cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities charged to

your onboard account. Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2014.

 

Please provide by fax or by mail your name, reservation number, ship and sailing date, along with proof of ownership of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc shares (for example, photocopy of

shareholder proxy card, shares certificate, a dividend tax voucher or a

current brokerage or nominee statement with your brokerage account number blacked out) to your travel agent or to the

cruise line you have selected below.

Edited November 21, 2013 by limoguy1

[cruisetobeaches]

Is the OBC per cabin and only in the name of the stock owner?

 

So I could buy multiple shares for each of my family members and they would each get an onboard credit?

 

One OBC per cabin per cruise. You can't "double-dip".

[golfadj]

They have given the obc for years but no guarantee they will not decide to eliminate it down the road.