Carnival (NYSE:CUK) Announces Earnings Results

Carnival (NYSE:CUK) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.09, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.37 billion. Carnival had a return on equity of 27.86% and a net margin of 10.07%. Carnival updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.480-2.480 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.170-0.17 EPS.

Carnival Price Performance

CUK stock opened at $30.96 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, a current ratio of 0.34 and a quick ratio of 0.30. The company’s 50-day moving average is $24.96 and its 200-day moving average is $25.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.84 billion, a PE ratio of 15.48 and a beta of 2.57. Carnival has a 1 year low of $13.65 and a 1 year high of $31.24.

Carnival Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th.

Trending Headlines about Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported quarterly EPS of $0.34, beating consensus ($0.25) and showing healthy margins and return on equity — the beat supports bullish sentiment on near?term profitability. Carnival earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY 2026 EPS guidance to 2.48 (vs. consensus ~2.14), signaling stronger full?year outlook and faster profit recovery — a key driver behind the stock move. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported record adjusted net income for the full year and announced it is reinstating the dividend — both actions signal improving cash flow and management confidence. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Stabilis Solutions agreed a 10?year LNG bunkering offtake with Carnival for the proposed Galveston facility — secures long?term fuel supply, supports lower?carbon fuel transition and reduces fuel?sourcing risk for Galveston operations. Stabilis Solutions Announces Multi-Year Marine Bunkering Agreement with Carnival (Yahoo)
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival set Q1 2026 EPS guidance at $0.17 (narrow range) — provides clarity but is modest in isolation; market reaction depends on how this compares to seasonal expectations. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue for the quarter was slightly below estimates ($6.33B vs. $6.37B) and the company still shows stretched short?term liquidity metrics in public snapshots — a reminder of exposure to cyclical travel demand and balance sheet risk. Carnival earnings and metrics (MarketBeat)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Carnival in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of Montreal Can increased its holdings in shares of Carnival by 3.5% during the third quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,667,608 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,092,000 after acquiring an additional 56,328 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Carnival by 11.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,080,975 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,576,000 after purchasing an additional 113,134 shares during the period. NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd bought a new stake in Carnival during the 3rd quarter valued at $17,600,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Carnival by 17.7% during the 3rd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 630,767 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,677,000 after purchasing an additional 94,674 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in Carnival by 64.0% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 585,151 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,477,000 after buying an additional 228,358 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 23.80% of the company’s stock.

Carnival Company Profile

Carnival plc (NYSE: CUK) is one of the world’s leading cruise operators, offering leisure travel services to millions of passengers each year. Through its portfolio of brands, the company provides passenger cruises that combine accommodations, entertainment, dining, shore excursions and onboard amenities. Carnival’s vessels range from contemporary “fun ships” to premium and luxury experiences, catering to a broad spectrum of travelers from families and couples to solo adventurers.

Founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company has grown through organic fleet expansion and strategic acquisitions.