Can Carnival Stock Cruise Higher After Q1 Earnings?
Portfolio Pulse from Neil Dennis
Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) is set to report its Q1 earnings with anticipated revenue of $5.4 billion, a 22% increase from last year, and a reduced loss of $0.17 per share. Despite challenges in achieving profitability due to high costs and debt repayment, Carnival has seen record revenues and bookings. Rivals Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) also reported strong results, with shares of all three companies showing recent gains. The Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (NYSE:CRUZ) gained 3.7% in 2024, despite the underperformance of airline stocks like Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) due to issues with Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) jets.

March 25, 2024 | 6:06 pm
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Boeing Co's jet issues have negatively impacted airline stocks, including a significant drop in Southwest Airlines' performance.
The troubles with Boeing jets have had a cascading negative effect on airline stocks, indicating a short-term negative impact on Boeing's stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 60
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Southwest Airlines, impacted by Boeing jet issues, is the worst-performing stock on the S&P 500 over the past month, down 17%.
The significant drop in Southwest Airlines' stock, attributed to Boeing jet issues, indicates a negative short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
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Carnival Corp anticipates a 22% revenue increase and a reduced loss in its Q1 earnings, signaling strong demand and record bookings.
The anticipated increase in revenue and reduced losses, along with record bookings, indicate a positive short-term impact on Carnival's stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF gained 3.7% in 2024, despite airline stock challenges, indicating resilience in the sector.
The gain in the CRUZ ETF, despite underperformance in airline stocks, suggests a positive short-term outlook for the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Norwegian Cruise Line reported forecast-beating Q4 revenues and is optimistic about 2024, indicating potential stock price appreciation.
The better-than-expected Q4 results and positive outlook for 2024 suggest a favorable short-term impact on Norwegian Cruise Line's stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
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Royal Caribbean reported strong annual results and expects record earnings in 2024, contributing to a positive outlook for its stock.
Royal Caribbean's strong performance and optimistic 2024 outlook suggest a positive short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80