Carnival Corporation & Plc Q2 Income Drops

Carnival Corporation & plc reported a decline in second-quarter profit compared with the same period last year. Earnings totaled $537 million, or $0.39 per share, down from $565 million, or $0.42 per share, in the prior year quarter. Excluding certain items, adjusted earnings were $569 million, or $0.41 per share. Revenue rose 5.3% to $6.663 billion from $6.328 billion. The company also provided guidance, with EPS guidance of $1.35 for next quarter and $2.22 for full-year EPS. The report frames the results as a year-over-year earnings dip alongside revenue growth, with key metrics presented under GAAP and adjusted earnings figures.