Carnival Profit Margin

Carnival (CCL) currently reports a profit margin of 11.24% as of May 2026. That compares with 10.57% in the prior-year period — up 6.3% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Carnival's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Carnival's profit margin increased from 10.57% to 11.24% — a 6.3% year-over-year increase (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Carnival's profit margin of 11.24% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. That is roughly 20.6% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Carnival's current 11.24% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.32%) and against CCL's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 11.24%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Carnival, and consider following CCL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.