Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1991 to 2025
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CCL EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
CCL Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.6% | 16.8% | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 37.5% | 14.3% | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 33.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | -36.0% | -50.1% |
| 2021 | -144.0% | -371.5% | -498.0% |
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Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.76B, reflecting +40.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.97 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CCL's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $3.15B in fiscal 2018.
Carnival Corporation & plc maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 29.6%, operating margin of 16.8%, and net margin of 10.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including RCL ($4.48B net income, 23.8% margin), NCLH ($568M net income, 4.3% margin), VIK ($1.15B net income, 17.7% margin), CCL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CCL vs RCL →
CCL Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
CCL Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.76B | +44.1% | $4.48B | $2.02 | 10.4% | 16.8% |
| 2024 | $1.92B | +2689.2% | $3.57B | $1.44 | 7.7% | 14.3% |
| 2023 | -$74M | +98.8% | $1.96B | $-0.06 | -0.3% | 9.1% |
| 2022 | -$6.09B | +35.9% | -$4.38B | $-5.16 | -50.1% | -36.0% |
| 2021 | -$9.50B | +7.2% | -$7.09B | $-8.46 | -498.0% | -371.5% |
| 2020 | -$10.24B | -442.3% | -$8.87B | $-13.20 | -183.0% | -158.5% |
| 2019 | $2.99B | -5.1% | $3.28B | $4.32 | 14.4% | 15.7% |
| 2018 | $3.15B | +21.0% | $3.33B | $4.44 | 16.7% | 17.6% |
| 2017 | $2.61B | -6.2% | $2.81B | $3.59 | 14.9% | 16.0% |
| 2016 | $2.78B | +58.2% | $3.07B | $3.72 | 17.0% | 18.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCL stock.
Is CCL growing earnings?
CCL EPS is $1.97, with earnings growth accelerating to +40.3%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $2.8B.
What are CCL's profit margins?
Carnival Corporation & plc net margin is +10.4%, with operating margin at +16.8%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are CCL's earnings?
CCL earnings data spans 1991-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +40.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.