— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card
Located in Miami, FL, US. Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a prominent global entity in the leisure travel sector. Its extensive fleet of vessels navigates to nearly 700 different ports globally, sailing under a diverse portfolio of acclaimed brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard. Beyond its core cruise operations, the company also provides port services and other related offerings. Its holdings include and it manages hotels, lodges, unique glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. Customers primarily book their cruises through a network of travel agencies, tour operators, vacation planners, and direct online channels. The corporation maintains a broad international presence, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and other global markets. It commands a significant fleet of 87 ships, collectively providing capacity for 223,000 passengers in lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was established in 1972 and has its headquarters situated in Miami, Florida.
Revenue, earnings and profitability.
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Income & Cash Flow analysis.
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Q2 2026 Total ($) | Q2 2026 Margin (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.7b +335.0m +5.3% | |
| Gross Income | 1.7b -727.0m -29.8% | 26% -12.9pp -33.3% |
| EBITDA | 1.6b -40.0m -2.5% | 24% -1.9pp -7.4% |
| Operating Income | 851.0m -83.0m -8.9% | 13% -2.0pp -13.5% |
| Net Income | 537.0m -28.0m -5.0% | 8% -0.9pp -9.7% |
| Earnings Per Share | 0.39 +0.0 -9.3% | |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.6b +238.0m +9.9% | 39% +1.7pp +4.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.8b +214.0m +13.9% | 26% +2.0pp +8.2% |
| Research & Development | n/a n/a n/a | n/a n/a n/a |
What are the analysts saying?
Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.