Dow Jones Today: Stock Indexes Jump as Tech Shares Surge for 2nd Straight Day
Investopedia·2025-12-19 17:00

Carnival Corporation - Carnival Corporation reported adjusted earnings of $0.34 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.25 per share, with a record revenue of $6.33 billion, slightly below estimates [2] - For fiscal 2026, Carnival anticipates adjusted net income of $3.5 billion, surpassing the record levels of 2025 and the Visible Alpha consensus of $3.37 billion [2] - The company's board reinstated a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, reflecting confidence in future performance and commitment to shareholder value [3] Market Reaction - Following the positive quarterly results and optimistic guidance for fiscal 2026, shares of Carnival surged by 8% [1] - Shares of competitors Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean Cruises also saw increases of 4.5% and 2.5%, respectively [3]

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