Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +45.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this cruise operator would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.13, delivering a surprise of +550%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record revenues and yields for eight consecutive quarters, with EBITDA up 26%, operating income increasing by 67%, and net income more than tripling year-over-year [9][10]. - Net income exceeded guidance by $185 million, driven by strong performance across all metrics [28]. - Yields grew by almost 6.5%, surpassing guidance by 200 basis points, with both ticket and onboard spending outperforming expectations [9][28]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer deposits reached an all-time high, increasing by over $250 million compared to the previous year [30]. - Cruise costs without fuel per available lower berth day (ALBD) were up 3.5%, which was 200 basis points better than guidance [29][30]. - The company reported that EBITDA margins were 200 basis points higher than 2019 levels, marking the highest margins achieved in nearly twenty years [10][12]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a strong close in demand across all core programs, contributing to improved ticket prices and onboard spending [28]. - The company is 93% booked for 2025, indicating strong demand despite geopolitical uncertainties [66]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to set new targets in early Q2 next year after exceeding its 2026 fee change targets ahead of schedule [11][13]. - The launch of Celebration Key, a new private island destination, is expected to enhance customer experience and drive demand [17][19]. - The company is focused on achieving yield improvement by driving demand that outpaces supply, with significant investments in marketing and fleet enhancements [21][22]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East but stated that it has not yet had a discernible impact on business [6][7]. - The company remains optimistic about its ability to meet or exceed guidance, despite acknowledging a more unpredictable environment [15][69]. - Management indicated that onboard spending has remained strong even during periods of volatility, suggesting resilience in consumer behavior [74]. Other Important Information - The company has successfully met its carbon intensity reduction target, achieving a 20% reduction compared to 2019 levels [12]. - The new loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, is expected to enhance customer engagement and increase lifetime value, although it may have a short-term impact on yields [24][36]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to improvements in product and experience that are translating to pricing and onboard spend? - Management highlighted ongoing incremental improvements across the business, emphasizing the importance of innovation and guest experience [46][49]. Question: What are the pricing expectations for Celebration Key itineraries? - Management confirmed that Celebration Key is seeing a premium in pricing, aligning with expectations, and marketing efforts are being ramped up [56][57]. Question: How has booking demand been affected by recent geopolitical events? - Management noted volatility in bookings during April, but improvements were seen in May and June, indicating a recovery in demand [66][68]. Question: Can you characterize demand for Europe in Q3? - Management reported strong demand for Europe in Q3, with onboard revenues outperforming expectations [75][76]. Question: What is the impact of the new loyalty program on customer engagement? - Management stated that the new loyalty program is designed to enhance engagement without pushing for direct bookings, benefiting both the company and travel agents [60].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record revenues for the eighth consecutive quarter, with EBITDA up 26% year-over-year, operating income increasing by 67%, and net income more than tripling [6][7][26] - Net income exceeded guidance by $185 million, with yields growing by almost 6.5%, surpassing guidance by 200 basis points [7][26] - EBITDA margins were 200 basis points higher than 2019 levels, marking the highest margins achieved in nearly twenty years [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer deposits reached an all-time high, up over $250 million compared to the previous year [28] - Cruise costs without fuel per available lower birthday (ALBD) increased by 3.5% year-over-year, which was 200 basis points better than guidance [26][30] - The company reported strong onboard spending across all major categories, contributing to the overall revenue growth [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a strong close in demand, reaffirming consumer strength despite geopolitical tensions [5][12] - The advanced booking window remains elongated, with historically high prices, providing flexibility for pricing strategies [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to set new targets in early Q2 next year after exceeding 2026 fee change targets ahead of schedule [9][11] - The launch of Celebration Key is expected to enhance guest experiences and drive demand, with significant marketing efforts planned [15][55] - Investments in existing fleet and new builds are aimed at increasing demand and enhancing pricing power [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's positioning despite geopolitical uncertainties, emphasizing the ability to navigate challenges [5][12] - The company anticipates continued strong performance in the second half of the year, although the upside potential may not be as high as previously expected due to external factors [66][73] Other Important Information - The company has successfully reduced its net debt to EBITDA ratio from 4.1 times to 3.7 times, with ongoing efforts to improve leverage metrics [36][37] - A new loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, is set to launch in June 2026, which is expected to enhance customer engagement and lifetime value [22][34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to improvements in product and experience that are translating to above-plan pricing and onboard spend? - Management highlighted ongoing incremental improvements across all areas of the business, emphasizing the importance of innovation and guest experience [43][44] Question: How best to think about the margin opportunity moving forward? - Management indicated that margins are expected to continue improving, with a focus on maintaining low costs while driving incremental revenue [48][49] Question: Can you provide color on pricing for Celebration Key itineraries? - Management confirmed that Celebration Key is seeing a premium in pricing, aligning with expectations, and marketing efforts are being ramped up [54][55] Question: How has booking demand been affected by recent geopolitical events? - Management noted volatility in bookings, particularly in April, but observed a recovery in May and June, indicating resilience in demand [62][63] Question: What is the expected impact of the new loyalty program on onboard spending? - Management believes the new loyalty program will enhance onboard spending without cannibalizing it, as guests will earn points through their total spend [113][115]

Financial Performance Highlights - The company achieved record revenues, net yields, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per ALBD, and operating income in the second quarter of 2025[9] - Second quarter 2025 net yields increased by 64% compared to 2024 guidance of approximately 44%[10] - Adjusted net income more than tripled compared to the second quarter of 2024[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 reached $151 billion, exceeding the guidance of approximately $132 billion[10] - Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2025 was $470 million, surpassing the guidance of approximately $285 million[10] - Adjusted earnings per share - diluted for the second quarter of 2025 was $035, exceeding the guidance of approximately $022[10] - The company exceeded its 2026 SEA Change financial targets 18 months early[14, 48, 49] - Full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be approximately $69 billion[17, 53] - Full year 2025 Adjusted net income is projected to be approximately $269 billion[17, 53] - Full year 2025 Adjusted earnings per share - diluted is projected to be approximately $197[17, 53] Demand and Booking Trends - 93% of 2025 is already booked, with occupancy for the remainder of the year being the second-highest on record at historically high prices[18] - Customer deposits in the second quarter of 2025 increased by approximately 40% compared to the second quarter of 2019, despite only a 10% capacity growth[22] - Customer deposits reached $85 billion in the second quarter of 2025, a $25 billion increase compared to the prior quarter's record[21] Strategic Initiatives and Investments - The company is continuing to invest in its highest-returning brands[32] - Carnival Cruise Line is launching "Carnival Rewards" in June 2026, a new and improved loyalty program[39] Debt Management and Financial Position - The company prepaid $350 million of 7625% notes due in 2026 and refinanced the remainder with $10 billion of 5875% senior unsecured notes due in 2031, resulting in over $20 million net interest expense reduction through early 2026[44] - Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA improved from 41x in the first quarter of 2025 to 37x in the second quarter of 2025[43]

MIAMI (June 24, 2025) - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced financial results for the second quarter 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year and an outlook for the third quarter 2025. According to Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein, "Our amazing team delivered yet another phenomenal quarter, more than tripling adjusted net income driven by record net yields (in constant currency) and strong close-in demand. We also remain on track f ...

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Financial Performance & Outlook - The company achieved record full-year operating results in 2024[2, 11] - The company expects 20% earnings growth in 2025[2, 16] - The company anticipates hitting the 2026 SEA Change EBITDA target one year early[2, 16, 45] - Q4 2024 adjusted EBITDA reached $1.22 billion, exceeding the guidance of approximately $1.14 billion[12] - Full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA reached $6.1 billion, outperforming the December guidance of approximately $5.6 billion by $500 million[13] - Full year 2024 adjusted net income reached $1.9 billion, exceeding the December guidance of approximately $1.2 billion by $700 million[13] Demand & Bookings - Net yields in FY 2024 increased by 11% compared to 2023, outperforming the December guidance of approximately 8.5%[13] - Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD in FY 2024 decreased by 3.5% compared to 2023, outperforming the December guidance of approximately 4.5%[13] - Customer deposits reached a record of $6.8 billion in 4Q 2024[40] Debt Management - The company achieved approximately 2.5 turn net debt to adjusted EBITDA improvement in 2024[44] - Debt prepayments exceeded $3 billion[44]

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Core Insights - Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) is set to release its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on June 24, 2025, with an expected earnings per share (EPS) of 24 cents, indicating a growth of 118.2% from 11 cents in the same quarter last year [1][8] - The consensus estimate for fiscal second-quarter revenues is $6.21 billion, reflecting a 7.4% increase year-over-year [5][8] Earnings Estimates and Trends - The earnings estimate trend over the past 60 days shows a stable EPS estimate of 24 cents for Q2, with slight increases in future quarters [2] - CCL has a strong earnings surprise history, having outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters with an average surprise of 458.4% [5][6] Revenue and Growth Drivers - The anticipated EPS growth is attributed to higher pricing and strong booking volumes, with onboard spending also contributing to revenue growth [8][11] - Passenger ticket revenues are expected to rise by 5.6% year-over-year to $3.96 billion, while onboard and other revenues are projected to increase by 9.3% to $2.21 billion [13] Strategic Initiatives - Carnival's performance is bolstered by strong booking trends, robust onboard spending, and strategic pricing initiatives, with over 80% of full-year capacity already booked at higher prices [12][20] - The company is focusing on optimizing its portfolio and investing in high-return opportunities, including fleet enhancements and brand positioning [14][20] Cost and Margin Considerations - Elevated costs and macroeconomic pressures may impact margins, with total operating expenses expected to rise by 7.3% year-over-year to $5.6 billion [15] - Factors such as labor inflation, fuel price volatility, and foreign exchange headwinds could negatively affect the bottom line [15][21] Stock Performance and Valuation - CCL shares have increased by 11.4% over the past three months, outperforming the industry and S&P 500 [16] - The stock is currently trading at a forward P/E multiple of 11.80X, below the industry average of 17.70X, indicating a potential valuation opportunity [19] Long-term Growth Prospects - Carnival is leveraging strong consumer demand and an optimized fleet to drive long-term growth, with strategic investments aimed at enhancing guest experiences and sustaining pricing momentum [20][22] - Record customer deposits and strong forward bookings suggest healthy demand momentum heading into the second half of 2025 [24]