Carnival Surges On Earnings Beat, Outlook, Reinstated Dividend

Carnival shares surged Friday after the cruise operator capped 2025 with a Q4 beat and by reinstating its dividend. The company expects 2026 will see even further growth. Rival cruise operators Royal Caribbean (RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) followed Carnival higher. Carnival (CCL) reported a 140% increase in earnings to 34 cents per share adjusted, beating FactSet views for…