Carnival (CCL) Q2 Earnings Preview: Market Focuses on Macro Impacts and Geopolitical Risks
Carnival Corporation prepares to unveil its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results amid investor scrutiny over macro headwinds and oil price volatility. The cruise operator’s Caribbean and Northern Europe exposure may insulate it from Middle East tensions, but fuel costs threaten margins. Wall Street anticipates a 127% EPS surge to $0.25, with revenue climbing 7.4% to $6.21 billion.
Goldman Sachs’ tempered price target adjustment contrasts with Carnival’s 48% annual stock rally, though shares have dipped 5% YTD. The company’s raised full-year guidance in Q1—fueled by pricing power and demand—sets a high bar for tomorrow’s earnings call.