Will High Dry Dock & Regulatory Costs Weigh On CCL's Earnings Growth?

Key Takeaways CCL expects unit costs to rise about 3.25% in FY26 due to dry dock activity and regulatory expenses.Carnival plans 604 dry dock days, with reclassified spending adding roughly 0.6 pts to cost growth.CCL projects over $3.45B net income, with efficiency gains and yield growth offsetting cost pressures.Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) enters fiscal 2026 with cost pressures expected to remain a key factor shaping its earnings trajectory, particularly from higher dry dock expenses and incremental r ...