CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER REVENUES, OPERATING INCOME AND BOOKING LEVELS, OUTPERFORMS SECOND QUARTER GUIDANCE AND RAISES FULL YEAR 2024 GUIDANCE
Carnival & plc (NYSE: CCL) announced record financial results for Q2 2024, with net income improving by nearly $500 million compared to 2023. The company reported second-quarter revenues of $5.8 billion and an operating income of $560 million, almost five times higher than the previous year. Adjusted net income outperformed guidance by $170 million, driven by higher ticket prices and onboard spending.
Total customer deposits hit a record high of $8.3 billion. The company raised its full-year 2024 net yield guidance to 10.25% and adjusted net income guidance by $275 million. Bookings for 2025 are already higher in both price and occupancy compared to 2024. Carnival also announced strategic portfolio optimizations, including the sunset of the P&O Cruises (Australia) brand.
Debt prepayment initiatives have reduced secured debt by nearly 40%, and net interest expenses are expected to decrease by $85 million annually. Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is projected to be approximately $5.83 billion, up nearly 40% from 2023.
- Record Q2 2024 revenues of $5.8 billion.
- Second-quarter operating income of $560 million, nearly five times higher than 2023.
- Total customer deposits reached an all-time high of $8.3 billion.
- Raised full-year 2024 net yield guidance to approximately 10.25%.
- Adjusted net income guidance for 2024 raised by $275 million.
- Bookings for 2025 are already higher in price and occupancy compared to 2024.
- Prepaid $1.6 billion of debt, reducing secured debt by nearly 40%.
- Net interest expense expected to decrease by $85 million annually.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 projected at approximately $5.83 billion, up nearly 40% from 2023.
- Cruise costs per available lower berth day increased by 4.0% compared to 2023.
- Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD expected to rise by 4.5% in Q3 2024.
- Outstanding debt maturities remain significant: $1.2 billion for the remainder of 2024, $1.7 billion for 2025, and $2.8 billion for 2026.
Insights
The record-breaking earnings and raised guidance from Carnival Corporation & plc signify a robust financial performance. Key indicators like net income and operating income were significantly higher compared to the previous year. Specifically, second-quarter net income increased by
Another highlight is the increase in customer deposits to an all-time high of
However, rising cruise costs per available lower berth day (ALBD) by
In terms of capital activity, the debt management strategy was prudent. Reducing its secured debt by
The strong bookings momentum and record customer deposits indicate a healthy demand for cruising experiences, reflecting broader industry trends. Carnival's strategic moves, such as sunsetting the P&O Cruises (Australia) brand to strengthen its position in the South Pacific, show a focus on optimizing its brand portfolio for better market performance.
The company's ability to command higher prices in 2024 and 2025 demonstrates effective yield management and a favorable pricing environment. This is particularly important given the competitive landscape of the cruise industry. The reported
Long-term prospects also look bright, with the company planning to increase Carnival Cruise Line's share of its portfolio from
On the downside, the reliance on advanced bookings increases near-term revenue visibility but also presents risks if consumer sentiment shifts. The focus on strategic portfolio optimization and yield management should help mitigate these risks.
- Second quarter net income improved by nearly
$500 million $170 million - Record second quarter operating income of
$560 million $5.8 billion - Raised full year 2024 net yield guidance (in constant currency) to approximately 10.25 percent on continued strong demand and raised full year adjusted net income guidance by approximately
$275 million - Cumulative booked position for the remainder of 2024 continues to be the best on record in both price (in constant currency) and occupancy.
- While early, cumulative booked position for full year 2025 is even higher than 2024 in both price (in constant currency) and occupancy.
- Total customer deposits reached an all-time high of
$8.3 billion $1.1 billion
"We have made incredible strides in improving our commercial operations, strategically reallocating our portfolio composition and formulating growth plans, while strengthening even further our global team, the best in the business. Off the back of that effort, we closed yet another quarter delivering records, this time across revenues, operating income, customer deposits and booking levels, exceeding our guidance on every measure," commented Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein.
"Based on continued strong demand trends, we are taking up our expectations for the year with net yields now forecasted to top ten percent and propelling us towards double-digit returns on invested capital. On our upwardly revised guidance, we will be on average around two-thirds of the way to achieving our three 2026 SEA Change targets after just one year. With two years remaining, it certainly gives us even more conviction in achieving these deliverables," Weinstein added.
Second Quarter 2024 Results
- Net income was
$92 million $0.07 $500 million $134 million $0.11 $170 million - Record second quarter operating income of
$560 million - Record second quarter adjusted EBITDA of
$1.2 billion $150 million - Record second quarter revenues of
$5.8 billion - Gross margin yields increased by nearly 50 percent compared to 2023 and net yields (in constant currency) exceeded 2023 levels by over 12 percent.
- Net per diems (in constant currency) were up over 6 percent compared to 2023, driven by both higher ticket prices and higher onboard spending.
- Cruise costs per available lower berth day ("ALBD") increased 4.0 percent compared to 2023. Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) were in line with prior year and better than March guidance in part due to identified cost savings with most of the favorability driven by the timing of expenses between the quarters (see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below).
- Total customer deposits reached an all-time high of
$8.3 billion $1.1 billion $7.2 billion
Bookings
"We are very pleased with the continued acceleration of demand for 2025 and beyond, which builds upon the fantastic achievements in 2024 thus far. This positive trajectory is a testament to the successful execution of our demand generation efforts and the delivery of exceptional vacation experiences once onboard," Weinstein noted.
The company continues to experience strong bookings momentum driven by record booking volumes for 2025 sailings. While still early, the cumulative advanced booked position for full year 2025 is even higher than 2024 in both price (in constant currency) and occupancy.
With less inventory remaining for sale for the remainder of 2024, the company achieved considerably higher prices (in constant currency) on bookings taken during the second quarter compared to the prior year, which is aligned with the company's yield management strategy. In fact, pricing for both its
Driven by the company's efforts to elongate the booking curve and favorable pricing trends, the company's cumulative booked position for the remainder of 2024 continues to be the best on record, with occupancy still nicely above 2023 levels at considerably higher prices (in constant currency).
2024 Outlook
For the full year 2024, the company expects:
- Net yields (in constant currency) up approximately 10.25 percent compared to 2023, approximately 75 basis points better than March guidance, based on continued strength in demand and with occupancy at historical levels.
- Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) approximately 0.5 percentage points better than March guidance.
- Adjusted EBITDA of approximately
$5.83 billion $200 million - Adjusted net income of approximately
$1.55 billion $275 million - Adjusted return on invested capital ("ROIC") of approximately 10 percent.
For the third quarter of 2024, the company expects:
- Net yields (in constant currency) up approximately 8.0 percent compared to 2023 levels.
- Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) up approximately 4.5 percent compared to the third quarter of 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA of approximately
$2.66 billion - Adjusted net income of approximately
$1.58 billion
See "Guidance" and "Reconciliation of Forecasted Data" for additional information on the company's 2024 outlook.
Strategic Portfolio Optimization
As previously announced, the company will sunset the P&O Cruises (
This change is the latest in a series of strategic moves designed to increase guest capacity for Carnival Cruise Line, America's cruise line and the highest-returning brand in the company's global portfolio. This will result in the addition of nine ships to Carnival Cruise Line's fleet since 2019, including the successful shift of three vessels from sister brand Costa Cruises. Through these strategic asset reallocations and the company's commitment to restarting its moderate newbuild growth for its highest returning brands beginning with Carnival Cruise Line, the company will increase Carnival Cruise Line as a percentage of its portfolio from 29 percent as of 2019 to 37 percent in 2028.
Financing and Capital Activity
"Our second quarter refinancing, repricing and debt prepayment activities are all aligned with our path to investment grade as we continue to manage down debt and interest expense, while reducing the complexity of our capital structure. During the last fifteen months, we prepaid
"Looking forward, we expect substantial free cash flow driven by our ongoing operational execution and the lowest newbuild order book in decades to deliver continued improvements in our leverage metrics and balance sheet," Bernstein added.
The company continues its efforts to proactively manage its debt profile. Since February 29, 2024, the company has:
- Prepaid
$1.6 billion - Repriced approximately
$1.75 billion $1.0 billion - Completed a
$535 million
These transactions simplified the company's capital structure and will reduce net interest expense by
The company ended the quarter with
The second quarter generated cash from operations of
Other Recent Highlights
- Completed the installation of SpaceX's Starlink across its fleet, transforming the onboard connectivity experience and rivaling on-land connectivity.
- Completed the fleetwide rollout of OneOcean, an environmental compliance and passage planning software, setting a new standard for journey and environmental planning.
- Released its 14th annual sustainability report, "Sustainable from Ship to Shore," detailing meaningful progress in its six sustainability focus areas and surpassing several sustainability goals well in advance.
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity for 2024.
- Carnival Corporation & plc and its AIDA Cruises brand were honored with three prestigious Environmental, Social and Governance Shipping Awards for 2024.
- Cunard welcomed Queen Anne, the line's first new ship in 14 years, and celebrated its phenomenal naming ceremony with legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli. In an industry first, a city,
Liverpool – Cunard's birthplace and spiritual home – was named godparent of the ship. - Cunard achieved record-breaking bookings following the successful launch of Queen Anne, reporting more guests booked in May than any equivalent period on record.
- P&O Cruises (
UK ) generated significant wide-spread media attention as the headline sponsor of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Television Awards for a second year in a row as part of its multi-year partnership. - Celebrated spectacular naming ceremonies for Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival
Firenze , named by Jonathan Bennett fresh off his starring on Broadway in the hit show Spamalot, and Princess Cruises' most luxurious ship, Sun Princess, named by the great Hannah Waddington of Ted Lasso fame. - Holland America Line debuted "Glacier Day" on its
Alaska cruises, reinforcing its commitment to providing guests with awe-inspiring glacier experiences with breathtaking sights, scenic commentary, informational viewing stations and authentic Alaskan cuisine onboard.
Guidance
(See "Reconciliation of Forecasted Data")
3Q 2024 | Full Year 2024 | ||||||
Year over year change | Current Dollars | Constant Currency | Current Dollars | Constant Currency | |||
Net yields | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | |||
Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | Approx. | |||
3Q 2024 | Full Year 2024 | ||
ALBDs (in millions) (a) | 25.2 | 95.7 | |
Capacity growth compared to prior year | 6.2 % | 4.8 % | |
Fuel consumption in metric tons (in millions) | 0.7 | 3.0 | |
Fuel cost per metric ton consumed (excluding European Union Allowance ("EUA")) | $ 675 | $ 675 | |
Fuel expense (including EUA expense) (in billions) | $ 0.52 | $ 2.04 | |
Depreciation and amortization (in billions) | $ 0.66 | $ 2.58 | |
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest and interest income (in billions) | $ 0.42 | $ 1.69 | |
Adjusted EBITDA (in billions) | Approx. | Approx. | |
Adjusted net income (loss) (in billions) | Approx. | Approx. | |
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted (b) | Approx. | Approx. | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | 1,267 | 1,273 | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | 1,399 | 1,398 |
(a) | See "Notes to Statistical Information" |
(b) | Diluted adjusted earnings per share includes the add-back of dilutive interest expense related to the company's convertible notes of |
Currencies (USD to 1) | 3Q 2024 | Full Year 2024 |
AUD | $ 0.66 | $ 0.66 |
CAD | $ 0.73 | $ 0.73 |
EUR | $ 1.07 | $ 1.08 |
GBP | $ 1.27 | $ 1.27 |
Sensitivities (impact to adjusted net income (loss) in millions) | 3Q 2024 | Remainder of 2024 |
$ 54 | $ 97 | |
$ 26 | $ 53 | |
$ 10 | $ 15 | |
$ 50 | $ 98 | |
100 basis point change in variable rate debt (including derivatives) | — | $ 23 |
Capital Expenditures
For the remainder of 2024, contracted newbuild capital expenditures are
Conference Call
The company has scheduled a conference call with analysts at 10:00 a.m. EDT (3:00 p.m. BST) today to discuss its earnings release. This call can be listened to live, and additional information including the company's earnings presentation and debt maturities schedule, can be obtained via Carnival Corporation & plc's website at www.carnivalcorp.com and www.carnivalplc.com.
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (
Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com and www.seabourn.com. For more information on Carnival Corporation's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.
Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results
Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this document are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to us, including some statements concerning future results, operations, outlooks, plans, goals, reputation, cash flows, liquidity and other events which have not yet occurred. These statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like "will," "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "depends," "expect," "goal," "aspiration," "anticipate," "forecast," "project," "future," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "target," "indicate," "outlook," and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms.
Forward-looking statements include those statements that relate to our outlook and financial position including, but not limited to, statements regarding:
• Pricing | • Adjusted net income (loss) |
• Booking levels | • Adjusted EBITDA |
• Occupancy | • Adjusted earnings per share |
• Interest, tax and fuel expenses | • Adjusted free cash flow |
• Currency exchange rates | • Net per diems |
• Goodwill, ship and trademark fair values | • Net yields |
• Liquidity and credit ratings | • Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD |
• Investment grade leverage metrics | • Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD |
• Estimates of ship depreciable lives and residual values | • Adjusted return on invested capital |
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. This note contains important cautionary statements of the known factors that we consider could materially affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Events and conditions around the world, including geopolitical uncertainty, war and other military actions, inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and other general concerns impacting the ability or desire of people to travel have led, and may in the future lead, to a decline in demand for cruises as well as negative impacts to our operating costs and profitability.
- Pandemics have in the past and may in the future have a significant negative impact on our financial condition and operations.
- Incidents concerning our ships, guests or the cruise industry have in the past and may, in the future, negatively impact the satisfaction of our guests and crew and lead to reputational damage.
- Changes in and non-compliance with laws and regulations under which we operate, such as those relating to health, environment, safety and security, data privacy and protection, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, economic sanctions, trade protection, labor and employment, and tax may be costly and have in the past and may, in the future, lead to litigation, enforcement actions, fines, penalties and reputational damage.
- Factors associated with climate change, including evolving and increasing regulations, increasing global concern about climate change and the shift in climate conscious consumerism and stakeholder scrutiny, and increasing frequency and/or severity of adverse weather conditions could adversely affect our business.
- Inability to meet or achieve our targets, goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, including those that are related to sustainability matters, may expose us to risks that may adversely impact our business.
- Breaches in data security and lapses in data privacy as well as disruptions and other damages to our principal offices, information technology operations and system networks and failure to keep pace with developments in technology may adversely impact our business operations, the satisfaction of our guests and crew and may lead to reputational damage.
- The loss of key team members, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard team members and increased labor costs could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
- Increases in fuel prices, changes in the types of fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply may adversely impact our scheduled itineraries and costs.
- We rely on supply chain vendors who are integral to the operations of our businesses. These vendors and service providers may be unable to deliver on their commitments, which could negatively impact our business.
- Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact our financial results.
- Overcapacity and competition in the cruise and land-based vacation industry may negatively impact our cruise sales, pricing and destination options.
- Inability to implement our shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments may adversely impact our business operations and the satisfaction of our guests.
- We require a significant amount of cash to service our debt and sustain our operations. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors, including those beyond our control, and we may not be able to generate cash required to service our debt and sustain our operations.
- Our substantial debt could adversely affect our financial health and operating flexibility.
The ordering of the risk factors set forth above is not intended to reflect our indication of priority or likelihood. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently, and in the future may continue to be, amplified by our substantial debt balance incurred during the pause of our guest cruise operations. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown.
Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange rules, we expressly disclaim any obligation to disseminate, after the date of this document, any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.
Forward-looking and other statements in this document may also address our sustainability progress, plans, and goals (including climate change and environmental-related matters). In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking sustainability- and climate-related statements may be based on standards and tools for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions and predictions that are subject to change in the future and may not be generally shared.
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (in millions, except per share data) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended May 31, | ||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
Revenues | |||||||
Passenger ticket | $ 3,754 | $ 3,141 | $ 7,370 | $ 6,011 | |||
Onboard and other | 2,027 | 1,770 | 3,817 | 3,332 | |||
5,781 | 4,911 | 11,187 | 9,343 | ||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||
Commissions, transportation and other | 732 | 619 | 1,552 | 1,274 | |||
Onboard and other | 628 | 549 | 1,178 | 1,033 | |||
Payroll and related | 614 | 601 | 1,237 | 1,183 | |||
Fuel | 525 | 489 | 1,030 | 1,024 | |||
Food | 360 | 325 | 706 | 636 | |||
Other operating | 938 | 875 | 1,800 | 1,619 | |||
Cruise and tour operating expenses | 3,798 | 3,457 | 7,502 | 6,768 | |||
Selling and administrative | 789 | 736 | 1,603 | 1,448 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 634 | 597 | 1,247 | 1,179 | |||
5,221 | 4,791 | 10,352 | 9,394 | ||||
Operating Income (Loss) | 560 | 120 | 836 | (52) | |||
Nonoperating Income (Expense) | |||||||
Interest income | 25 | 69 | 58 | 124 | |||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | (450) | (542) | (921) | (1,082) | |||
Debt extinguishment and modification costs | (33) | (31) | (66) | (31) | |||
Other income (expense), net | (7) | (17) | (25) | (47) | |||
(464) | (522) | (953) | (1,036) | ||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 96 | (402) | (118) | (1,087) | |||
Income Tax Benefit (Expense), Net | (5) | (5) | (5) | (13) | |||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 92 | $ (407) | $ (123) | $ (1,100) | |||
Earnings Per Share | |||||||
Basic | $ 0.07 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.87) | |||
Diluted | $ 0.07 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.87) | |||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Basic | 1,267 | 1,263 | 1,265 | 1,261 | |||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 1,271 | 1,263 | 1,265 | 1,261 | |||
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (in millions, except par values) | |||
May 31, | November 30, | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current Assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,646 | $ 2,415 | |
Trade and other receivables, net | 494 | 556 | |
Inventories | 509 | 528 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | 1,118 | 1,767 | |
Total current assets | 3,768 | 5,266 | |
Property and Equipment, Net | 42,105 | 40,116 | |
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, Net | 1,282 | 1,265 | |
Goodwill | 579 | 579 | |
Other Intangibles | 1,167 | 1,169 | |
Other Assets | 702 | 725 | |
$ 49,603 | $ 49,120 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current Liabilities | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 2,181 | $ 2,089 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 144 | 149 | |
Accounts payable | 1,063 | 1,168 | |
Accrued liabilities and other | 2,114 | 2,003 | |
Customer deposits | 7,883 | 6,072 | |
Total current liabilities | 13,385 | 11,481 | |
Long-Term Debt | 27,154 | 28,483 | |
Long-Term Operating Lease Liabilities | 1,174 | 1,170 | |
Other Long-Term Liabilities | 1,075 | 1,105 | |
Shareholders' Equity | |||
Carnival Corporation common stock, | 13 | 12 | |
Carnival plc ordinary shares, | 361 | 361 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 16,701 | 16,712 | |
Retained earnings | 62 | 185 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (1,919) | (1,939) | |
Treasury stock, 130 shares at 2024 and 2023 of Carnival Corporation and 73 shares | (8,404) | (8,449) | |
Total shareholders' equity | 6,814 | 6,882 | |
$ 49,603 | $ 49,120 | ||
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC OTHER INFORMATION | |||
OTHER BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (in millions) | May 31, 2024 | November 30, 2023 | |
Liquidity | $ 4,609 | $ 5,392 | |
Debt (current and long-term) | $ 29,334 | $ 30,572 | |
Customer deposits (current and long-term) | $ 8,279 | $ 6,353 | |
Three Months Ended May 31, | Six Months Ended May 31, | ||||||
STATISTICAL INFORMATION | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Passenger cruise days ("PCDs") (in millions) (a) | 24.3 | 21.8 | 47.8 | 42.0 | |||
ALBDs (in millions) (b) | 23.5 | 22.3 | 46.5 | 44.3 | |||
Occupancy percentage (c) | 104 % | 98 % | 103 % | 95 % | |||
Passengers carried (in millions) | 3.3 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 5.7 | |||
Fuel consumption in metric tons (in millions) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |||
Fuel consumption in metric tons per thousand ALBDs | 31.9 | 32.5 | 31.8 | 33.0 | |||
Fuel cost per metric ton consumed (excluding EUA) | $ 684 | $ 677 | $ 685 | $ 704 | |||
Currencies (USD to 1) | |||||||
AUD | $ 0.66 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.68 | |||
CAD | $ 0.73 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.74 | |||
EUR | $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 | |||
GBP | $ 1.26 | $ 1.23 | $ 1.26 | $ 1.23 | |||
Notes to Statistical Information | |
(a) | PCD represents the number of cruise passengers on a voyage multiplied by the number of revenue-producing ship operating days for that voyage. |
(b) | ALBD is a standard measure of passenger capacity for the period that we use to approximate rate and capacity variances, based on consistently applied formulas that we use to perform analyses to determine the main non-capacity driven factors that cause our cruise revenues and expenses to vary. ALBDs assume that each cabin we offer for sale accommodates two passengers and is computed by multiplying passenger capacity by revenue-producing ship operating days in the period. |
(c) | Occupancy, in accordance with cruise industry practice, is calculated using a numerator of PCDs and a denominator of ALBDs, which assumes two passengers per cabin even though some cabins can accommodate three or more passengers. Percentages in excess of |
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended May 31, | ||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 92 | $ (407) | $ (123) | $ (1,100) | |||
(Gains) losses on ship sales and impairments | — | (45) | — | (54) | |||
Debt extinguishment and modification costs | 33 | 31 | 66 | 31 | |||
Restructuring expenses | 10 | 15 | 11 | 15 | |||
Other | — | 11 | — | 23 | |||
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ 134 | $ (395) | $ (46) | $ (1,085) | |||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | 450 | 542 | 921 | 1,082 | |||
Interest income | (25) | (69) | (58) | (124) | |||
Income tax benefit (expense), net | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 634 | 597 | 1,247 | 1,179 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 1,197 | $ 681 | $ 2,068 | $ 1,063 | |||
Earnings per share - diluted (a) | $ 0.07 | $ (0.32) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.87) | |||
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted (a) | $ 0.11 | $ (0.31) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.86) | |||
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | 1,271 | 1,263 | 1,265 | 1,261 | |||
(a) | The company's convertible notes are antidilutive to the three and six months ended May 31, 2024 and therefore are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. |
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended May 31, | ||||||
(in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Cash from (used in) operations | $ 2,040 | $ 1,136 | $ 3,807 | $ 1,525 | |||
Capital expenditures (Purchases of Property and Equipment) | (1,318) | (697) | (3,457) | (1,772) | |||
Proceeds from export credits | 579 | 186 | 2,314 | 1,016 | |||
Adjusted free cash flow | $ 1,300 | $ 625 | $ 2,664 | $ 769 | |||
(See Non-GAAP Financial Measures) |
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
Gross margin per diems and net per diems were computed by dividing the gross margin and adjusted gross margin by PCDs. Gross margin yields and net yields were computed by dividing the gross margin and adjusted gross margin by ALBDs as follows:
Three Months Ended May 31, | Six Months Ended May 31, | ||||||||||
(in millions, except per diems and yields data) | 2024 | 2024 Constant Currency | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 Constant Currency | 2023 | |||||
Total revenues | $ 5,781 | $ 4,911 | $ 9,343 | ||||||||
Less: Cruise and tour operating expenses | (3,798) | (3,457) | (7,502) | (6,768) | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (634) | (597) | (1,247) | (1,179) | |||||||
Gross margin | 1,350 | 856 | 2,438 | 1,397 | |||||||
Less: Tour and other revenues | (37) | (35) | (41) | (44) | |||||||
Add: Payroll and related | 614 | 601 | 1,237 | 1,183 | |||||||
Fuel | 525 | 489 | 1,030 | 1,024 | |||||||
Food | 360 | 325 | 706 | 636 | |||||||
Ship and other impairments | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Other operating | 938 | 875 | 1,800 | 1,619 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 634 | 597 | 1,247 | 1,179 | |||||||
Adjusted gross margin | $ 4,384 | $ 4,386 | $ 3,708 | $ 8,416 | $ 8,399 | $ 6,992 | |||||
PCDs | 24.3 | 24.3 | 21.8 | 47.8 | 47.8 | 42.0 | |||||
Gross margin per diems (per PCD) | $ 55.45 | $ 39.21 | $ 50.97 | $ 33.26 | |||||||
% increase (decrease) | 41 % | 53 % | |||||||||
Net per diems (per PCD) | $ 169.77 | $ 166.50 | |||||||||
% increase (decrease) | 6.1 % | 6.1 % | 5.7 % | 5.4 % | |||||||
ALBDs | 23.5 | 23.5 | 22.3 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 44.3 | |||||
Gross margin yields (per ALBD) | $ 57.45 | $ 38.43 | $ 52.45 | $ 31.49 | |||||||
% increase (decrease) | 49 % | 67 % | |||||||||
Net yields (per ALBD) | $ 166.38 | $ 157.67 | |||||||||
% increase (decrease) | 12 % | 12 % | 15 % | 15 % | |||||||
(See Non-GAAP Financial Measures) | |||||||||||
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (CONTINUED)
Cruise costs per ALBD, adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD were computed by dividing cruise costs, adjusted cruise costs and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel by ALBDs as follows:
Three Months Ended May 31, | Six Months Ended May 31, | ||||||||||
(in millions, except costs per ALBD data) | 2024 | 2024 Constant Currency | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 Constant Currency | 2023 | |||||
Cruise and tour operating expenses | $ 3,798 | $ 3,457 | $ 7,502 | $ 6,768 | |||||||
Selling and administrative expenses | 789 | 736 | 1,603 | 1,448 | |||||||
Less: Tour and other expenses | (49) | (54) | (69) | (77) | |||||||
Cruise costs | 4,538 | 4,140 | 9,036 | 8,139 | |||||||
Less: Commissions, transportation and other | (732) | (619) | (1,552) | (1,274) | |||||||
Onboard and other costs | (628) | (549) | (1,178) | (1,033) | |||||||
Gains (losses) on ship sales and impairments | — | 45 | — | 54 | |||||||
Restructuring expenses | (10) | (15) | (11) | (15) | |||||||
Other | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Adjusted cruise costs | 3,167 | 3,169 | 3,002 | 6,296 | 6,284 | 5,871 | |||||
Less: Fuel | (525) | (525) | (489) | (1,030) | (1,030) | (1,024) | |||||
Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel | $ 2,642 | $ 2,644 | $ 2,513 | $ 5,266 | $ 5,254 | $ 4,847 | |||||
ALBDs | 23.5 | 23.5 | 22.3 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 44.3 | |||||
Cruise costs per ALBD | |||||||||||
% increase (decrease) | 4.0 % | 5.9 % | |||||||||
Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD | |||||||||||
% increase (decrease) | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 2.3 % | 2.1 % | |||||||
Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD | |||||||||||
% increase (decrease) | (0.3) % | (0.2) % | 3.6 % | 3.4 % | |||||||
(See Non-GAAP Financial Measures) | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use non-GAAP financial measures and they are provided along with their most comparative
Non-GAAP Measure | Use Non-GAAP Measure to Assess | |||
• Adjusted net income (loss) and | • Net income (loss) | • Company Performance | ||
• Adjusted earnings per share | • Earnings per share | • Company Performance | ||
• Adjusted free cash flow | • Cash from (used in) operations | • Impact on Liquidity Level | ||
• Net per diems | • Gross margin per diems | • Cruise Segments Performance | ||
• Net yields | • Gross margin yields | • Cruise Segments Performance | ||
• Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD | • Gross cruise costs per ALBD | • Cruise Segments Performance | ||
• Adjusted ROIC | — | • Company Performance |
The presentation of our non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to the financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. It is possible that our non-GAAP financial measures may not be exactly comparable to the like-kind information presented by other companies, which is a potential risk associated with using these measures to compare us to other companies.
Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted earnings per share provide additional information to us and investors about our future earnings performance by excluding certain gains, losses and expenses that we believe are not part of our core operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance. We believe that gains and losses on ship sales, impairment charges, debt extinguishment and modification costs, restructuring costs and certain other gains and losses are not part of our core operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance.
Adjusted EBITDA provides additional information to us and investors about our core operating profitability by excluding certain gains, losses and expenses that we believe are not part of our core operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance as well as excluding interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization. In addition, we believe that the presentation of adjusted EBITDA provides additional information to us and investors about our ability to operate our business in compliance with the covenants set forth in our debt agreements. We define adjusted EBITDA as adjusted net income (loss) adjusted for (i) interest, (ii) taxes and (iii) depreciation and amortization. There are material limitations to using adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account certain significant items that directly affect our net income (loss). These limitations are best addressed by considering the economic effects of the excluded items independently and by considering adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with net income (loss) as calculated in accordance with
Adjusted free cash flow provides additional information to us and investors to assess our ability to repay our debt after making the capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and value creation as well as the impact on the company's liquidity level. Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for capital expenditures (purchases of property and equipment) and proceeds from export credits that are provided for related capital expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt.
Net per diems and net yields enable us and investors to measure the performance of our cruise segments on a per PCD and per ALBD basis. We use adjusted gross margin rather than gross margin to calculate net per diems and net yields. We believe that adjusted gross margin is a more meaningful measure in determining net per diems and net yields than gross margin because it reflects the cruise revenues earned net of only our most significant variable costs, which are travel agent commissions, cost of air and other transportation, certain other costs that are directly associated with onboard and other revenues and credit and debit card fees.
Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD enable us and investors to separate the impact of predictable capacity or ALBD changes from price and other changes that affect our business. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to us and investors and expanded insight to measure our cost performance. Adjusted cruise costs per ALBD and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD are the measures we use to monitor our ability to control our cruise segments' costs rather than cruise costs per ALBD. We exclude gains and losses on ship sales, impairment charges, restructuring costs and certain other gains and losses that we believe are not part of our core operating business as well as excluding our most significant variable costs, which are travel agent commissions, cost of air and other transportation, certain other costs that are directly associated with onboard and other revenues and credit and debit card fees. We exclude fuel expense to calculate adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel. The price of fuel, over which we have no control, impacts the comparability of period-to-period cost performance. The adjustment to exclude fuel provides us and investors with supplemental information to understand and assess the company's non-fuel adjusted cruise cost performance. Substantially all of our adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel are largely fixed, except for the impact of changing prices once the number of ALBDs has been determined.
Adjusted ROIC provides additional information to us and investors about our operating performance relative to the capital we have invested in the company. We define adjusted ROIC as the twelve-month adjusted net income (loss) before interest expense and interest income divided by the monthly average of debt plus equity minus construction-in-progress, excess cash, goodwill and intangibles.
Reconciliation of Forecasted Data
We have not provided a reconciliation of forecasted non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable
Constant Currency
Our operations primarily utilize the
Constant currency reporting removes the impact of changes in exchange rates on the translation of our operations plus the transactional impact of changes in exchange rates from revenues and expenses that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.
We report adjusted gross margin, net yields, net per diems, adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel and adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD on a "constant currency" basis assuming the current periods' currency exchange rates have remained constant with the prior periods' rates. These metrics facilitate a comparative view for the changes in our business in an environment with fluctuating exchange rates.
Examples:
- The translation of our operations with functional currencies other than
U.S. dollar to ourU.S. dollar reporting currency results in decreases in reportedU.S. dollar revenues and expenses if theU.S. dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies and increases in reportedU.S. dollar revenues and expenses if theU.S. dollar weakens against these foreign currencies. - Our operations have revenue and expense transactions in currencies other than their functional currency. If their functional currency strengthens against these other currencies, it reduces the functional currency revenues and expenses. If the functional currency weakens against these other currencies, it increases the functional currency revenues and expenses.
View original content:SOURCE Carnival Corporation & plc
FAQ
What were Carnival 's revenues for Q2 2024?
How did Carnival 's Q2 2024 net income compare to 2023?
What is Carnival 's stock symbol?
How much did Carnival exceed its March guidance by in Q2 2024?
What is the updated net yield guidance for Carnival in 2024?
How much did Carnival prepay in debt in Q2 2024?
What is the projected adjusted EBITDA for Carnival in 2024?
What were Carnival 's total customer deposits in Q2 2024?
