Carnival reports record third-quarter 2026 revenue and profit
The cruise company also highlighted stronger booking volumes, shareholder payouts and $1.2 billion in share repurchases.
Carnival reported revenue of $8.4 billion and net income of $1.9 billion for its third quarter of 2026, describing both results as all-time highs.
The company said booking trends strengthened during the quarter. Booking volumes were meaningfully higher than a year earlier and increased at a much faster rate than capacity, according to Carnival.
Carnival had repurchased $1.2 billion of its shares through the end of the third quarter. The company reinstated its dividend in December 2025 after suspending payments for several years because of the pandemic’s financial impact. As of October 2026, Carnival paid a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share.
Carnival also offered an onboard credit of between $50 and $250 for eligible sailings through the end of 2026. The shareholder benefit was available to travelers holding at least 100 shares.