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Carnival

Carnival Corp. engages in the operation of cruise ships. It operates through the following business segments: North America and Australia (NAA) Cruise, Europe and Asia (EA) Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Others. The North America and Australia (NAA) Cruise segment includes the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The Europe and Asia (EA) Cruise Operations segment consists of AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P&O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment represents port destinations and private islands for the benefit of its cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment operates hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Carnival beats Q1 expectations, eyes growth amid challenges

Carnival (CCL) outperformed in Q1, with strong financial performance and positive outlook for the year
Strategies in place to address challenges, capitalize on strengths, and leverage opportunities for growth
Focus on improving operational efficiency, reducing debt, and enhancing customer experience to drive long-term success
Continued investment in marketing, fleet optimization, and cost management to drive profitability and cash flow

Carnival surpasses 2019 levels, raises guidance amidst industry recovery

Carnival (CCL) delivered strong financial performance in Q2 2023, exceeding 2019 levels and raising guidance for the year.
Strategic initiatives like the SEA Change Program and portfolio optimization are driving sustainability and revenue growth.
While facing challenges like inflationary pressures, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the cruise industry.
With a focus on financial stability, brand strategies, and customer value, Carnival is navigating challenges to drive growth and value creation.

Carnival surpasses Q3 expectations, eyes debt reduction and revenue growth

Carnival's Q3 2023 performance exceeded expectations, with strong financial results and optimistic outlook for 2023 and 2024, driven by robust bookings and revenue growth.
While facing challenges like emissions taxes and debt reduction, the company's focus on operational improvements and market opportunities bodes well for future success.
With a strategic focus on debt reduction, revenue optimization, and customer experience enhancements, Carnival is poised for sustainable growth and financial stability.

Carnival (CCL) reports record Q4 performance and plans brand expansion

Carnival (CCL) delivered strong financial performance in Q4 2023, with record revenues and bookings.
Debt reduction efforts and high liquidity position the company well for future growth and investment.
Challenges include pricing gaps and geopolitical pressures, requiring a focus on safety and cost management.
Opportunities lie in market capture campaigns, onboard revenue growth, and strategic brand expansion plans.

Carnival surpasses Q1 expectations, focuses on sustainable growth and debt reduction

Carnival's Q1 2024 performance exceeded expectations, with strong bookings and yield growth. The company is focused on sustainable revenue growth, debt reduction, and maximizing onboard spending. Opportunities exist in attracting new customers and leveraging investments for pricing power.

Carnival Surpasses Q2 Expectations, Raises Outlook

Carnival Corporation's Q2 2024 earnings highlighted exceptional financial and operational performance with record-breaking metrics in revenues, bookings, and customer deposits. Strategic portfolio management and technological enhancements are set to bolster future growth. The company's focus on refinancing and deleveraging is aimed at sustaining strong free cash flow and improving leverage metrics.

Carnival (CCL) surpasses Q3 expectations, eyes record 2026 performance

Carnival's Q3 2024 performance exceeded expectations, setting a strong base for 2025 and a record start to 2026.
The company is focused on improving financial metrics, attracting new guests, and driving demand growth through marketing efforts.
While challenges like debt reduction persist, Carnival has opportunities to optimize strategic decisions and capitalize on its strong performance.

Carnival (CCL) achieves record revenues in 2024, eyes sustained growth

Carnival's strong performance in 2024 showcases record revenues and improved net income, driven by robust demand and effective yield management. The company is focused on sustainability, debt reduction, and enhancing its destination strategy. Challenges include potential regulatory impacts and cost increases, with opportunities lying in sustained demand and brand investments.

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Shares have soared since the start of 2023.

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Carnival shares have advanced about 29% so far this year.

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Carnival stock has outperformed the market, as its recent earnings justified the market's optimism. CCL posts sector-leading profitability grades, underpinning its ability to reduce debt further. Carnival is riding the cruise industry's secular growth drivers amid an upcycle of travel.

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CCL's third-quarter fiscal 2024 performance benefits from sustained demand strength and increased booking volumes at significantly higher prices.

Carnival Tops Q3 Earnings & Revenue Estimates, Raises '24 View

Shares of Carnival Corp CCL tanked in early trading on Tuesday, even after the company reported upbeat third-quarter earnings.

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Cruise line operator Carnival (CCL, Financial) experienced another wave of demand in Q3, enabling it to exceed EPS and revenue estimates while delivering record results across various metrics. Despite this, the stock is drifting lower as investors lock in prior gains.

Carnival's Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations, But Stock Dips Amid Profit-Taking

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call September 30, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Beth Roberts - SVP, IR Josh Weinstein - President, CEO and Chief Climate Officer David Bernstein - CFO and CAO Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Steve Wieczynski - Stifel Robin Farley - UBS Ben Chaiken - Mizuho Securities James Hardiman - Citi Patrick Scholes - Truist Securities Brandt Montour - Barclays Conor Cunningham - Melius Research David Katz - Jefferies Jaime Katz - Morningstar Assia Georgieva - Infinity Research Dan Politzer - Wells Fargo Chris Stathoulopoulos - SIG Fred Wightman - Wolfe Research Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Carnival Corporation Plc Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The cruise giant's robust third-quarter results significantly outperformed management's expectations.

Carnival Tops Expectations, Sets Records in Fiscal Q3

The headline numbers for Carnival (CCL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Carnival (CCL) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Carnival saw revenue and adjusted earnings per share climb 15% and 62%, respectively, in its latest quarter. Carnival's trailing earnings multiple went from 24 to 16 after the report.

Carnival Stock Cruises to Another Beat-and-Raise Performance

Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.

Carnival (CCL) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Carnival Corporation (CCL) reported record-setting operating results and boosted its full-year guidance for a third time as ticket and other sales jumped. However, shares slipped Monday morning as the cruise operator predicted net yields that were below estimates.

Carnival Stock Slips After Record-Setting Quarter Offset by Weak Outlook

Carnival's Record-Setting Quarter Offset by Weak Net Yield Outlook

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 200 points during on Monday.

Dow Tumbles Over 200 Points; Carnival Posts Upbeat Earnings

Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) has reported record-breaking results for the third quarter, with net income of $1.7 billion representing a 60% increase compared to the same period in 2023.  Company revenue also hit an all-time high of $7.90 billion, proving that the global appetite for charter cruises has well and truly rebounded from the pandemic era.

Cruise operator Carnival posts record income and revenue in third quarter

Carnival's stock took a hit Monday, after the cruise operator reported record fiscal third-quarter revenue that beat expectations, but provided a downbeat outlook for net yields in the current quarter.

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