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Carnival Q4 2018 Earnings Results & Report

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Carnival beat analyst earnings expectations but missed on revenue in its Q4 2018 results, released December 20, 2018. The company reported EPS of $0.70 versus the $0.69 consensus estimate, while revenue of $4.46 billion fell short of the $4.46 billion estimate by $0.56 million. Revenue increased 4.6% year over year.

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Earnings Announcement Details

Quarter
Q4 2018
Report Date
Time
Before Market Opens

Carnival EPS Results

Actual EPS
$0.70
Consensus EPS
$0.69
Beat/Miss
Beat by +$0.01
One Year Ago EPS
$0.63
EPS Beat Rate
8 of last 8 quarters

Carnival Revenue Results

Actual Revenue
$4.46 billion
Expected Revenue
$4.46 billion
Beat/Miss
Missed by -$560.00 thousand
YoY Revenue Growth
+4.60%

Upcoming Earnings

Carnival's Q4 2026 earnings is estimated for Friday, December 18, 2026, based on past reporting schedules, with a conference call scheduled at 12:30 PM ET. Check back for transcripts, audio, and key financial metrics as they become available.

Conference Call Resources

Carnival Q4 2018 Earnings FAQ

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) reported earnings of $0.70 per share for Q4 2018, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69. The report was announced on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Carnival reported revenue of $4.46 billion for Q4 2018, against a consensus estimate of $4.46 billion.

Carnival's next earnings date is estimated for Friday, December 18, 2026. MarketBeat tracks confirmed and estimated earnings dates for Carnival on the company's earnings history page.

Carnival Earnings Headlines

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Carnival and CarMax Pop on Strong Earnings, but Challenges Remain
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October 3, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/articles/carnival-and-carmax-pop-on-strong-earnings-but-challenges-remain/
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CARNIVAL CORPORATION DECLARES DIVIDEND
October 22 at 7:41 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/carnival-corporation-declares-dividend-201000657.html
CARNIVAL CORPORATION DECLARES DIVIDEND
October 22 at 4:10 PM  |  prnewswire.comhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carnival-corporation-declares-dividend-302917310.html
Carnival Cruise Lines is bringing in dynamic pricing for some trip amenities
October 22 at 2:40 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/general/carnival-cruise-lines-is-bringing-in-dynamic-pricing-for-some-trip-amenities/ar-AA2fKKsR
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About Carnival

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) & plc (NYSE: CCL) is one of the world’s largest leisure travel and cruise companies. It operates cruise lines that provide vacation travel, onboard entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreational activities and shore excursions. The company’s brands serve a broad range of travelers, from mainstream and contemporary vacationers to premium and luxury guests.

Carnival’s portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Cunard, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia. Its cruise operations serve destinations across the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, the Mediterranean, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and other regions worldwide. The company also operates related port and destination experiences in selected markets.

The business traces its origins to Carnival Cruise Lines, founded by Ted Arison in 1972. Carnival Corporation & plc is a dual-listed company with corporate operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. Micky Arison serves as chairman, and Josh Weinstein serves as chief executive officer.

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