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StocksMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 29 September 2026•Updated 29 September 2026•
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Carnival Stock Surges 12% on Record Q3 Earnings and $1.92 Billion Net Income

Key Facts

1Carnival Corporation announced its best-ever quarterly revenues and net income for the third quarter of 2026.
2The company outperformed its previous financial guidance, supported by record booking levels for 2027.

Carnival Corporation reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.43 and net income of $1.92 billion for the third quarter of 2026. According to a statement via PR Newswire, these results beat analyst estimates of $1.36 per share, prompting the company to raise its full-year net yield outlook.

The performance supported record revenue of $8.4 billion, surpassing the $8.3 billion expected by analysts. CCL was trading at $24.74 on September 29, 2026, a 12% increase from its close of $22.14 on September 28, 2026, fueled by record booking levels for 2027 and the company exceeding its previous financial guidance.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Carnival now expects to achieve an adjusted net income of $3.08 billion for the full 2026 fiscal year. This updated forecast follows the company's strong third-quarter performance and management's optimism regarding future booking levels.

  2. Notable·

    Update: The company reported net income of $1.92 billion, or $1.40 per share, for the third quarter of 2026. These figures represent an increase from the $1.85 billion in net income recorded during the same period last year.

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