Carnival (CCL) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.20 (exp. 0.18), Revenue 6.17bln (exp. 6.14bln), to buyback shares for USD 2.5bln
- FY adj. EPS view 2.21 (exp. 2.46)
- Q2 26 adj. EPS view 0.34 (exp. 0.44)
- The company's guidance reflects the purchased price of fuel for the month of March and early April, Brent averaging USD 90/bbl for the remainder of April and May, Brent averaging USD 85/bbl for Q3, and Brent averaging USD 80/bbl for Q4.
Context
Carnival (CCL) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 0.20, beating expectations slightly, and revenue also exceeded forecasts. However, the adjusted EPS outlook for FY and Q2 fell short of consensus, suggesting potential margin pressures, possibly tied to rising fuel costs described in their guidance. The share buyback announcement may support the stock price in the short term, but the overall mixed results reflect challenges in the operating environment.
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