Carnival Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Carnival Corporation & plc reported a U.S. GAAP net loss of $693 million, or $(0.55) diluted EPS, and adjusted net loss of $690 million, or $(0.55) adjusted EPS, which was better than the December guidance. The company's revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $4.4 billion, representing 95% of 2019 levels. Total customer deposits reached a first quarter record of $5.7 billion. Cash from operations turned positive.
U.S. GAAP net loss of $693 million, or $(0.55) diluted EPS, and adjusted net loss of $690 million, or $(0.55) adjusted EPS, better than the December guidance.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2023 was $382 million, better than the December guidance.
Revenue in the first quarter of 2023 was $4.4 billion, representing 95% of 2019 levels.
Total customer deposits reached a first quarter record of $5.7 billion, surpassing the previous first quarter record by 16%.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2023, the company expects Adjusted EBITDA of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion and occupancy of 100% or higher. For the second quarter of 2023, the company expects Adjusted EBITDA of $600 million to $700 million and occupancy of 98% or higher.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion for the full year 2023.
- Occupancy of 100% or higher for the full year 2023, returning to historical levels this summer.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $600 million to $700 million for the second quarter of 2023, a significant improvement compared to the first quarter of 2023.
- Occupancy of 98% or higher for the second quarter of 2023, a seven percentage point gap (or less) from 2019.
- Net per diems of 2.5% to 3.5% (in constant currency) above 2019 levels for the second quarter of 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Approximately $0.5 billion unfavorable impact from fuel price and currency compared to 2019 for the full year 2023.
- Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) one point higher than December guidance for the full year 2023, reflecting an expected increase in occupancy levels and strategic decisions taken during the quarter.
- Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD higher than first quarter of 2023 for the second quarter of 2023, reflecting an expected increase in occupancy levels and higher dry-dock related expenses.