Carnival Registers 160% Earnings Surprise, Lifts EPS to $2.54 and Declares $0.15 Dividend
Carnival Corporation holds a Zacks Rank #2 with a VGM Score of A, a forward P/E of 12.85 and fiscal 2026 EPS consensus lifted by $0.14 to $2.54 after a 160% average earnings surprise. The board approved a $0.15 quarterly dividend payable February 27, convertible at 11.05869 pence per share.
1. Zacks Rank and EPS Outlook
Carnival holds a Zacks Rank #2 and a VGM Score of A, supported by a Value Style Score of A and a forward P/E ratio of 12.85. Five analysts have raised fiscal 2026 EPS estimates by $0.14 to $2.54 over the past 60 days, reflecting an average earnings surprise of 160%.
2. Quarterly Dividend and Conversion Rate
The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable February 27 to shareholders of record February 13. UK ordinary shares will be converted at US$1 = 73.72457 pence, resulting in a sterling dividend of 11.05869 pence per share.