What's Going On With Cruise Ship Stocks Friday?

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2025.12.19 18:14
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Cruise ship stocks are trading higher after Carnival Corporation reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings per share of 34 cents, beating the estimate of 25 cents. Despite missing revenue estimates, Carnival's strong customer deposits and advanced bookings for 2026 boosted sentiment. Carnival's positive outlook lifted shares of Viking, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean, indicating a favorable operating environment for the cruise industry. At the time of writing, Carnival shares rose 8.65%, Royal Caribbean 4.39%, Viking 3.57%, and Norwegian 6.01%, according to Benzinga Pro.