Pre-Carnival Performance: Aida-Mother Steps into Limelight Prior to Showcasing Numerous Presentations
Coming up next Tuesday (June 24), cruise operator Carnival is set to reveal its second-quarter and half-year results for the 2024/25 fiscal year, ending in May. Looking at chart movements, the speculative stock, encompassing brands like Aida, Costa, and Holland America Line, is on an upward trajectory.
According to analyst predictions, revenue could surge by around seven percent, reaching approximately $6.20 billion. Expectations for EBITDA and EBIT stand at $1.36 billion and around $669 million respectively. The net income per share might be $0.24. It's worth noting that in the comparable period of 2024, Carnival reported a net income of just $0.07 per share.
Keep an eye on the outlook for the busy third quarter of 2025 (June to August). Analysts currently anticipate Carnival to rake in $8 billion in revenue and net $1.32 per share in the current fiscal year's third quarter. The current year's P/E ratio is a decent 13.
Carnival plc (WKN: 264713) ## A Techinically Attractive Prospect
Recent events have seen Carnival's stock recover at the 200-day moving average, currently sitting at $22.23, and the GD100 at $22.00 acting as a robust support. A strong second-quarter performance could propel the stock back up towards the $25 mark, a level not seen since February.
Carnival presents an appealing chart setup, though there's some lingering uncertainty due to potential developments in the Middle East that could negatively impact Aida's business. Keep Carnival on your watchlist. Currently, no cruise stock makes it onto the AKTIONÄR's recommendation list.
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*For a thorough rundown of Carnival's Q2 fiscal year results for both 2024 and 2025, we'll delve into key financial metrics such as expected revenue, EBITDA, EBIT, net income, and P/E ratio.
Q2-2024 Results Snapshot- EPS Actual: $0.13, far exceeding the estimated $-0.02, indicating a strong financial performance.[3]- Revenue and EBITDA Details: Exact Q2-2024 revenue and EBITDA figures aren't provided, but the considerable EPS beat implies robust financial performance.- EBIT and Net Income: Not explicitly detailed, but the EPS suggests solid profitability.- P/E Ratio: Not mentioned specifically for Q2-2024, but the EPS improvement indicates positive investor sentiment.
Q2-2025 Anticipations- Revenue: While specific Q2-2025 revenue expectations aren't detailed, Carnival's Q1-2025 performance demonstrated a significant increase, with $6.2 billion in revenue.[1] This trend suggests potential for strong revenue growth in Q2.- EBITDA and EBIT: Following the Q1-2025 pattern of a $942 million EBITDA beat, there could be a similar positive surprise in Q2.[1] EBIT specifics are not yet available.- Net Income: The company's yield improvement and earnings upgrade imply potential for elevated net income.[1]- P/E Ratio: Currently, Carnival's trailing P/E ratio isn't specified for Q2-2025, but its market performance and earnings growth could impact this metric favorably.*
Extra Details- Market Capitalization: Approximately $30.85 billion, underscoring a considerable market presence.[5]- Growth Outlook: Analysts project a full-year EPS increase of 30.3% to $1.85 for 2025 from $1.42 in 2024, suggesting promising growth prospects.* These insights hint at Carnival's continued financial enhancement, albeit specific Q2-2025 figures are yet to be disclosed. The company's recent performance and growth projections are positive signs for investors.
The upcoming Q2-2025 results for Carnival might surpass expectations, with analysts anticipating revenue of around $8 billion and net income per share of $1.32. The stock's financial performance is currently attracting attention, as it has recovered at the 200-day moving average and the GD100 acting as a robust support, with potential for a return to the $25 mark.
