Carnival Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Carnival Corporation & plc reported record fourth-quarter revenues of $5.4 billion and a net loss of $48 million. The company's booking volumes for the two weeks around Black Friday and Cyber Monday reached an all-time high, and total customer deposits hit a fourth-quarter record of $6.4 billion.
Record fourth quarter revenues of $5.4 billion.
Booking volumes for the two weeks around Black Friday and Cyber Monday reached an all-time high for that period.
Total customer deposits reached a fourth quarter record of $6.4 billion, surpassing the previous fourth quarter record by 25 percent.
Occupancy in the fourth quarter of 2023 was over 101 percent, in line with the company’s expectations and historical levels.
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Forward Guidance
For the full year 2024, the company expects Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5.6 billion, over 30 percent growth compared to 2023 and Net yields (in constant currency) up approximately 8.5 percent compared to 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5.6 billion, over 30 percent growth compared to 2023
- Net yields (in constant currency) up approximately 8.5 percent compared to 2023
- Full year occupancy returning to historical levels
- Nicely higher net per diems (in constant currency) reflecting continued strength in pricing and onboard spending
- Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) up approximately 4.5 percent compared to 2023