Carnival Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Carnival Corporation & plc reported a record second quarter revenue of $4.9 billion, with net yields surpassing 2019's strong levels, and achieved positive operating income, cash from operations and adjusted free cash flow. Total customer deposits reached an all-time high of $7.2 billion. The company is introducing its SEA Change Program, targeting key performance improvements by 2026.
U.S. GAAP net loss of $407 million, or $(0.32) diluted EPS.
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was $681 million.
Record second quarter revenue of $4.9 billion.
Total customer deposits reached an all-time high of $7.2 billion.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2023, the company expects Adjusted EBITDA of $4.10 billion to $4.25 billion, Occupancy of 100% or higher and Net per diems of 5.5% to 6.5%. For the third quarter of 2023, the company expects Adjusted EBITDA of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion and Occupancy of 107% or higher.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA of $4.10 billion to $4.25 billion for full year 2023.
- Occupancy of 100% or higher for full year 2023.
- Net per diems of 5.5% to 6.5% for full year 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion for Q3 2023.
- Occupancy of 107% or higher for Q3 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Approximately $0.5 billion unfavorable impact from fuel price and currency compared to 2019 for full year 2023.
- Slower expected ramp down in inflationary pressures.
- Incentive compensation increases reflecting expected improvements in the company’s current and long-term performance.
- Continued increases in advertising investments.
- Headwinds from the loss of St. Petersburg as a marquee destination due to the suspension of cruises to Russia.