Compared to Estimates, Carnival (CCL) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Carnival reported revenue of $6.33 billion for the quarter ended November 2025, reflecting a 6.6% increase year-over-year, but a slight miss of 0.49% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.36 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $0.34, significantly up from $0.14 in the same quarter last year, resulting in a 36% surprise against the consensus estimate of $0.25 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Carnival's shares have returned +11.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.5% change, with a current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3] - Available lower berth days (ALBDs) were reported at 24.1 million, slightly below the average estimate of 24.12 million [4] - Occupancy percentage was 102%, slightly lower than the estimated 103.2% [4] - Passenger cruise days (PCDs) totaled 24.6 million, compared to the average estimate of 24.89 million [4] - Fuel cost per metric ton consumed was $573.00, better than the average estimate of $598.13 [4] - Net yields per ALBD were $203.52, close to the average estimate of $203.63 [4] - Fuel consumption was reported at 700.00 Kmt, lower than the average estimate of 721.18 Kmt [4] - Revenues from onboard and other sources reached $2.28 billion, exceeding the estimated $2.22 billion, representing a 9.3% increase year-over-year [4] - Revenues from passenger tickets were $4.05 billion, slightly below the estimated $4.13 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 5.2% [4]