Carnival posts record Q3 net income of $1.9 billion; 2026 profit outlook up $150 million+
Carnival reported record third-quarter 2026 results for the period ended August 31, with net income attributable to the company of $1.92 billion, up from $1.85 billion a year earlier, and revenue of $8.4 billion, up from $8.2 billion. The company said its full-year 2026 adjusted net income outlook improved by more than $150 million compared with June guidance, offsetting a $150 million impact from higher fuel prices.
Key points
- Q3 net income attributable to Carnival was $1.92 billion versus $1.85 billion a year earlier; total revenues were $8.4 billion versus $8.2 billion.
- Diluted EPS was $1.40 versus $1.33 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $1.43, in line with the prior year.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted net income is now expected to improve by more than $150 million versus June guidance, overcoming a $150 million impact from increased fuel prices.
- The company completed about $1.2 billion of share repurchases year to date and paid $618 million in dividends for the first nine months.
The filing
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