Carnival Profit Margin

Carnival (CCL) currently reports a profit margin of 11.37% as of August 2026. That compares with 10.94% in the prior-year period — up 3.9% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. Use the charts on this page to explore Carnival's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Carnival's profit margin increased from 10.94% to 11.37% — a 3.9% year-over-year increase (period ending August 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Carnival's profit margin of 11.37% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. That is roughly 31.0% 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 11.37% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 8.68%) 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 11.37%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 8.68%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Carnival, and consider following CCL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.