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Carnival Corporation's Q3 2024 Earnings: A Record-Setting Quarter

AInvestTuesday, Oct 1, 2024 2:31 am ET
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Carnival Corporation and plc, the world's largest travel leisure company, reported record-breaking financial results for the third quarter of 2024, marking another impressive quarter for the cruise giant. The company's strong performance was driven by high-margin same-ship yield growth, leading to a 26% improvement in unit operating income, the highest level in 15 years.

Key highlights from the Q3 2024 earnings call include:

* Third quarter revenues hit an all-time high of $7.9 billion, up $1.0 billion compared to the prior year.
* Third quarter net income was $1.7 billion, an increase of over 60 percent compared to 2023 and adjusted net income outperformed June guidance by $170 million.
* Record operating income of $2.2 billion exceeded 2023 levels by $554 million.
* The cumulative advanced booked position for full year 2025 is above the previous 2024 record with prices (in constant currency) ahead of prior year.
* As a result of strong demand and cost saving opportunities, raised its full year 2024 adjusted EBITDA1 guidance to approximately $6.0 billion, up over 40 percent compared to 2023 and better than June guidance by nearly $200 million.

Carnival Corporation's CEO, Josh Weinstein, commented on the company's impressive performance, stating, "We delivered a phenomenal third quarter, breaking operational records and outperforming across the board. Our strong improvements were led by high-margin, same-ship yield growth, driving a 26 percent improvement in unit operating income, the highest level we have reached in fifteen years."

The company's strong financial performance is a testament to its ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio, drive demand, and improve operational efficiency. With a record-breaking quarter behind them, Carnival Corporation and plc is well-positioned to continue its momentum into the fourth quarter and beyond.
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