Carnival Stock Posts Record Quarter, But Guidance Spooks Investors

Carnival reported record second-quarter results with $6.66 billion in revenue and adjusted net income up 21% year-over-year, despite higher fuel costs. However, weak forward guidance citing Middle East tensions and demand concerns spooked investors, causing the stock to drop 5%. The company maintains strong fundamentals with record customer deposits of $9 billion and continued debt reduction, but faces headwinds from geopolitical risks and energy costs.