Carnival Posts EPS Beat While Revenue Slightly Misses Estimates
The profit beat failed to calm investors because the top-line shortfall raises questions about whether recent booking strength will carry full-year recovery forward.
Overview
- Carnival reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.41 for the fiscal second quarter, which exceeded analyst expectations.
- Quarterly revenue was $6.66 billion, a small shortfall versus roughly $6.69–$6.70 billion expected, and shares fell on the news.
- Company executives said the booked position for the second half of 2026 remains higher than last year and that pricing is at historically strong levels.
- Analysts stayed broadly positive after the report, with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target near $34.94.
- Investors will watch Carnival’s updated full-year guidance and whether booking momentum and pricing hold up against geopolitical risks and consumer spending pressures.