Carnival Beats Earnings Forecast as Cruise Demand Holds Up
Carnival posted $1.43 adjusted EPS and $8.44B in sales, beating estimates. Record bookings lifted the 2026 outlook, but fuel costs cut Q4 guidance.
Carnival posted $1.43 adjusted EPS and $8.44B in sales, beating estimates. Record bookings lifted the 2026 outlook, but fuel costs cut Q4 guidance.
Carnival missed Q2 revenue estimates and lowered its Q3 profit outlook due to higher fuel costs and Middle East tensions.
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Carnival reinstates quarterly dividend and plans corporate restructuring after Q4 profit jump. Revenue rises to $6.33B as cruise operator eyes 12% income growth in 2026.