Carnival Corporation Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 (NYSE:CUK)

Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CUK) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.15 per share on Friday, February 27th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th.

Carnival has decreased its dividend by an average of 1.0%per year over the last three years. Carnival has a dividend payout ratio of 93.0% meaning its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings tumble.

Carnival Stock Performance

NYSE:CUK traded up $4.64 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $30.96. 9,433,801 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,933,066. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.13 and a beta of 2.57. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $24.84 and a 200-day simple moving average of $25.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 0.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10. Carnival has a 52 week low of $13.65 and a 52 week high of $31.24.

Carnival (NYSE:CUK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.09. Carnival had a return on equity of 27.86% and a net margin of 10.07%.The business had revenue of $6.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.37 billion. Carnival has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.480-2.480 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.17 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Carnival will post 1.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stores Impacting Carnival

Here are the key news stories impacting Carnival this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported quarterly EPS of $0.34, beating consensus ($0.25) and showing healthy margins and return on equity — the beat supports bullish sentiment on near‑term profitability. Carnival earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY 2026 EPS guidance to 2.48 (vs. consensus ~2.14), signaling stronger full‑year outlook and faster profit recovery — a key driver behind the stock move. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Carnival reported record adjusted net income for the full year and announced it is reinstating the dividend — both actions signal improving cash flow and management confidence. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Stabilis Solutions agreed a 10‑year LNG bunkering offtake with Carnival for the proposed Galveston facility — secures long‑term fuel supply, supports lower‑carbon fuel transition and reduces fuel‑sourcing risk for Galveston operations. Stabilis Solutions Announces Multi-Year Marine Bunkering Agreement with Carnival (Yahoo)
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival set Q1 2026 EPS guidance at $0.17 (narrow range) — provides clarity but is modest in isolation; market reaction depends on how this compares to seasonal expectations. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR… (PR Newswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue for the quarter was slightly below estimates ($6.33B vs. $6.37B) and the company still shows stretched short‑term liquidity metrics in public snapshots — a reminder of exposure to cyclical travel demand and balance sheet risk. Carnival earnings and metrics (MarketBeat)

Carnival Company Profile

Carnival plc (NYSE: CUK) is one of the world’s leading cruise operators, offering leisure travel services to millions of passengers each year. Through its portfolio of brands, the company provides passenger cruises that combine accommodations, entertainment, dining, shore excursions and onboard amenities. Carnival’s vessels range from contemporary “fun ships” to premium and luxury experiences, catering to a broad spectrum of travelers from families and couples to solo adventurers.

Founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, the company has grown through organic fleet expansion and strategic acquisitions.