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magazineCarnival continues to deliver
Carnival (CCL)
Loss to date: 4.2%
Original entry price: Buy at £50.33, 19 October 2017
Cruise operator Carnival (CCL) has gained positive momentum after reporting annual net revenue yields are expected to rise 3.5%, up from previous guidance of 3%.
Shares in Carnival have advanced 9.6% to £48.18 since our last update in June. Net revenue yield offers insight into how much money Carnival is making across its fleet, taking into account the number of rooms and the length of the cruise season.
Looking ahead, the company maintained its forecast annual earnings per share of $4.21 to $4.25 in the year to 30 November. Investors are likely to be relieved the guidance isn’t any lower after it was trimmed in June.
‘The key to the investment case is whether the industry can continue to deliver robust yield growth against the backdrop of accelerating capacity growth,’ comments Shore Capital analyst Greg Johnson.
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