Carnival (LSE:CCL) EPS (Basic): £1.75 (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

What is Carnival EPS (Basic)?

Carnival LSE:CCL -3.77% 56 EPS (Basic) is £1.75 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £15.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Carnival's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.14. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £1.75.

Carnival's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.14. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £1.68.

Carnival's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.15. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.73.

During the past 12 months, Carnival's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 40.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Carnival's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 422.50% per year. The lowest was -76.40% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.

Carnival (LSE:CCL) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Carnival EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Carnival EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Carnival's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Nov. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(2100.36	-	0)	/	1312.000
	=	1.60

Carnival's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Feb. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(189.888	-	0)	/	1379.000
	=	0.14

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.75

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What does a EPS (Basic) of £1.75 mean?

Carnival (LSE:CCL) has a EPS (Basic) of £1.75 as of Feb. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors.

Is Carnival's EPS (Basic) too high?

Carnival's current EPS (Basic) is £1.75. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Carnival's EPS (Basic) compare to CCL and VIK?

Carnival's EPS (Basic) of £1.75 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Travel & Leisure company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current EPS (Basic) is £1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Carnival stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival (LSE:CCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £15.00, compared to a current price of £19.04 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is £1.75. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (LSE:CCL), the current EPS (Basic) is £1.75 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Carnival (LSE:CCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £19.04 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £15.00. GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CCL:

EPS (Basic): £1.75
GF Value™: £15.00 vs. price of £19.04 (26.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Carnival Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Travel & Leisure

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Address Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, Hampshire, GBR, S015 1ST

Website https://www.carnivalplc.com

Carnival PLC is the largest global cruise company, with nearly 100 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 14 million guests in 2025.

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