Carnival's Cost Discipline Holds Firm: Will Margin Gains Continue?

Key Takeaways CCL's adjusted cruise costs per ALBD fell 1.9%, supporting 38% EBITDA growth in Q1 fiscal 2025. Margin gains were driven by cost discipline, favorable expense timing, and 7.3% net yield growth. CCL projects FY25 EBITDA of $6.7B, aided by strong bookings and limited fleet expansion.Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) delivered a strong start to fiscal 2025, highlighting a key theme that investors are increasingly appreciating—disciplined cost control. While robust revenue growth, record bookings ...