Cruiseline Operator Carnival Stock Slides - Here's Why
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Carnival Corp reported a 22% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY24 sales to $5.406 billion, slightly below analyst expectations. Passenger Cruise Day and occupancy rates increased, with total customer deposits hitting a record $7.0 billion. The company saw a significant improvement in operating income and margins, with an adjusted EPS loss smaller than expected. Carnival's outlook for FY24 includes higher adjusted EBITDA and net yields, with capital expenditures projected at $2.3 billion. Despite positive performance indicators, CCL shares dropped 1.97% due to the report slightly missing sales estimates and potential impacts from an event in Baltimore.
March 27, 2024 | 2:51 pm
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Carnival Corp reported strong Q1 FY24 results with a slight miss on sales estimates and a positive outlook for FY24, despite shares falling 1.97%.
Despite Carnival's positive earnings report and optimistic outlook for FY24, the slight miss on sales estimates and potential financial impacts from the Baltimore event have likely contributed to the short-term negative reaction in the stock price.
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Carnival Corp's UK-listed shares, CUK, may also be impacted by the Q1 FY24 earnings report and outlook, despite not being directly mentioned in the price action.
While the article focuses on the NYSE-listed CCL shares, CUK shares are likely to experience similar market reactions due to their direct association with Carnival Corp's overall financial performance and outlook.
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