Carnival PLC reaches 20-day high amid strong earnings report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 19 Dec 25
Source: Yahoo Finance
Carnival PLC's stock price increased by 3.65% as it reached a 20-day high, reflecting positive investor sentiment in the cruise industry.
This surge is attributed to Carnival Corporation's announcement of a record net income of $2.8 billion for 2025, with adjusted net income rising over 60% to $3.1 billion, driven by strong demand and effective cost management. The company also reinstated its quarterly dividend, reflecting confidence in future performance and commitment to shareholder value.
The strong financial performance and positive outlook for 2026, with anticipated adjusted net income reaching $3.5 billion, indicate robust future demand, further enhancing investor confidence in Carnival PLC.
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Carnival PLC is a global cruise company. The Company’s segments include North America and Australia (NAA) cruise operations, Europe and Asia (EA) cruise operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. NAA cruise operations include Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), and Seabourn. The EA segment includes Costa Cruises (Costa), AIDA Cruises (AIDA), P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard. Cruise Support segment includes its portfolio of port destinations and other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of its cruise brands. Tour and Other segment represent the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations. Holland America Princess Alaska Tours is a tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon, which complements its Alaska cruise operations. The Company’s cruising offers a broad range of products and services to suit vacationing guests.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
