# Carnival Q3 Earnings Beat

> Carnival's Q3 FY26 earnings beat expectations with record revenue and net yields.
- Title: Carnival Q3 Earnings Beat | Shortify
- Summary: Carnival's Q3 FY26 earnings beat expectations with record revenue and net yields. Carnival reported stronger-than-expected Q3 FY26 results including $8.44…
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- Source: Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered — https://news.alphastreet.com/important-takeaways-from-carnivals-ccl-q3-fy26-earnings-report
- Author: Staff Editor 2
- Published: 2026-10-01T15:19:49+00:00
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- Topics: carnival, carnival cruise line, princess cruises, holland america line, p&o cruises, carnival corporation, ccl, q3 fy26, earnings report, revenue, net income, adjusted net income
## Q3 Results
Carnival reported better-than-expected Q3 FY26 results with revenue increasing 3.5% year-over-year to $8.44 billion.
## Earnings Beat
Adjusted earnings remained unchanged at $1.43 per share, exceeding Wall Street's expectations with net income reaching $1.92 billion.
## Record Performance
Adjusted EBITDA matched the prior-year record at $3.0 billion, with net yields increasing 2.4% year-over-year.
## Forward Bookings
Carnival highlighted stronger booking momentum, particularly for future bookings, with customer deposits setting a record.
## Road Ahead
Carnival raised its full-year 2026 adjusted net income outlook by more than $150 million and expects constant-currency net yields to increase about 2.3%.
## Market Reaction
Carnival shares gained following the earnings announcement as the market responded positively to the results.
## Key takeaway

Carnival reported stronger-than-expected Q3 FY26 results including $8.44 billion revenue and $1.92 billion net income.