Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Earnings History
Profitable35 years of earnings data (1991–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 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 ($1.20B net income, 17.7% margin), CCL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CCL vs RCL →
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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% |
| 2015 | $1.76B | +44.5% | $2.57B | $2.26 | 11.2% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | $1.22B | +15.3% | $1.77B | $1.59 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| 2013 | $1.05B | -18.7% | $1.33B | $1.39 | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| 2012 | $1.30B | -32.1% | $1.64B | $1.67 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| 2011 | $1.91B | -3.3% | $2.25B | $2.42 | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| 2010 | $1.98B | +10.5% | $2.35B | $2.47 | 13.7% | 16.2% |
| 2009 | $1.79B | -23.0% | $2.15B | $2.24 | 13.3% | 16.0% |
| 2008 | $2.32B | -3.5% | $2.73B | $2.90 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| 2007 | $2.41B | +5.7% | $2.73B | $2.95 | 18.5% | 20.9% |
| 2006 | $2.28B | +1.2% | $2.61B | $2.77 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
| 2005 | $2.25B | +21.5% | $2.64B | $2.70 | 20.3% | 23.8% |
| 2004 | $1.85B | +56.2% | $2.17B | $2.24 | 19.1% | 22.3% |
| 2003 | $1.19B | +16.8% | $1.38B | $1.62 | 17.7% | 20.5% |
| 2002 | $1.02B | +9.7% | $1.04B | $1.68 | 23.2% | 23.7% |
| 2001 | $926M | -4.0% | $892M | $1.57 | 20.4% | 19.6% |
| 2000 | $965M | -6.0% | $983M | $1.60 | 25.5% | 25.9% |
| 1999 | $1.03B | +22.9% | $1.02B | $1.66 | 29.3% | 29.1% |
| 1998 | $836M | +25.5% | $897M | $1.40 | 27.8% | 29.8% |
| 1997 | $666M | +17.6% | $714M | $1.12 | 27.2% | 29.2% |
| 1996 | $566M | +25.5% | $597M | $0.98 | 25.6% | 27.0% |
| 1995 | $451M | +18.2% | $490M | $0.80 | 22.6% | 24.5% |
| 1994 | $382M | +20.0% | $444M | $0.34 | 21.1% | 24.6% |
| 1993 | $318M | +15.0% | $348M | $0.14 | 20.4% | 22.3% |
| 1992 | $277M | +225.4% | $325M | $0.12 | 18.8% | 22.0% |
| 1991 | $85M | - | $316M | $0.04 | 6.1% | 22.5% |
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CCL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCL stock.
What is CCL earnings per share (EPS)?
CCL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.97, reflecting +40.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Carnival Corporation & plc's net income?
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.8B as of 2025. Earnings grew +40.3% year-over-year. Carnival Corporation & plc has been profitable for 2 consecutive years.
Is CCL profitable?
Yes, CCL is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.8B and a net profit margin of +10.4%. Carnival Corporation & plc has generated profits for 2 consecutive years.
What is CCL's earnings growth rate?
CCL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +40.3%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: -1.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2025.
What are CCL's profit margins?
Carnival Corporation & plc net profit margin is +10.4%, operating margin is +16.8%, and gross margin is +29.6%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +25.6%.
Is CCL growing earnings?
Yes, CCL earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +40.3% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $2.8B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was CCL's best earnings year?
Carnival Corporation & plc's highest annual net income on record is $3.2B, achieved in fiscal year 2018. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CCL's earnings last quarter?
CCL's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $422M with diluted EPS of $0.31. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.