Record-Breaking Q2... 'Carnival' Performance Soars, Accelerating Shareholder Returns through Buybacks and Dividends

On May 28, 2026, Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) Chief Human Resources Officer Bettina Alejandra Deines sold approximately 40,000 common shares on the open market, securing about $1.21 million (roughly 1.7 billion KRW) in cash. After the sale, she still holds shares valued at around $1.94 million (about 2.7 billion KRW).

On June 23, the company reported record second-quarter results across all key metrics: net income of $537 million, adjusted net income of $569 million, revenue of $6.7 billion (approximately 9.4 trillion KRW), and adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion (about 2.2 trillion KRW). With its net-debt-to-adjusted-EBITDA ratio reduced to 3.1x, Carnival raised its full-year 2026 guidance and outlined capital-allocation plans that include a share repurchase program of at least $450 million (around 630 billion KRW), a quarterly dividend of $207 million (about 290 billion KRW), completion of its dual-listing integration, and orders for three new LNG-powered cruise ships.

Separately, Carnival disclosed that a security incident in April 2026 resulted in a data breach affecting nearly 6 million customers and employees. The company is providing credit monitoring and other protective measures to those impacted.

Headquartered in the United States, Carnival Corporation is the world’s largest cruise operator. Through about ten brands—including Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises—it operates roughly 100 ships and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CCL.