Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Carnival’s Report

Based in Miami, Florida, Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) is a prominent cruise operator, shaping leisure travel across key global markets. With a market cap of nearly $30.5 billion, the company orchestrates a portfolio of cruise brands while extending its reach into private destinations, tours, hotels, and transport.

The company is now moving towards its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings release on Tuesday, Sept. 29, before markets open. Analysts expect diluted EPS of $1.36, marking a 4.9% drop from $1.43 a year ago-quarter. Carnival has topped EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, signaling steady execution.