I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Carnival Corp reported Q2 2026 results with revenue of $6.66B (+5.3% YoY) and diluted EPS of $0.39 (-7.1%). Net income was $537M, down 5%. Growth was driven by higher ticket pricing, strong onboard spending, and >100% occupancy. However, operating expenses rose due to fuel and emission costs, pressuring profitability despite increased fleet capacity.
Carnival Corp Ltd. reported results for the 2026 quarter with revenue of $6.66B and diluted EPS of $0.39, while net income was $537M, reflecting modest revenue growth and slight declines in profit and per-share earnings versus the prior-year quarter.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Current quarter | Prior year quarter | YoY change |
| Revenue¹ | $6.66B | $6.33B | 5.3% |
| Net income² | $537M | $565M | (5%) |
| Diluted EPS³ | $0.39 | $0.42 | (7.1%) |
¹ Reported as “Total Revenues”. ² Reported as “Net Income attributable to Carnival Corporation Ltd.”. ³ Reported as “Diluted earnings per share”.
Business Highlights
- Revenue growth was driven by a ~4–4.5% increase in passenger ticket revenues, supported by higher pricing and favorable currency effects across the quarter.
- Onboard and other revenues expanded about 7–8% year over year, reflecting stronger onboard spending per guest.
- Fleet capacity increased modestly (1.2–3.4% ALBDs), supporting higher passenger cruise days and revenue expansion.
- Demand remained strong with seasonal peaks in the summer and average occupancy above 100%, helping yield and load factors.
- Operating expenses were pressured by higher fuel/pricing inputs and ETS emission costs despite lower fuel consumption per ALBD.
Original SEC Filing: Carnival Corp Ltd. [ CCL ] - 10-Q - Jun. 26, 2026