Carnival plc Profit Margin

Carnival plc (CUK) currently reports a profit margin of 11.48% as of February 2026. That compares with 8.79% in the prior-year period — up 30.6% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. Use the charts on this page to explore Carnival plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Carnival plc's profit margin increased from 8.79% to 11.48% — a 30.6% year-over-year increase (period ending February 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Carnival plc's profit margin of 11.48% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.33%. That is roughly 11.2% 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 plc's current 11.48% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.33%) and against CUK'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 11.48%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.33%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Carnival plc, and consider following CUK for alerts when major investors trade the stock.