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Carnival cuts profit outlook as a jump in fuel costs offsets record cruise demand

By Bullbit Editorial · March 27, 2026

WhatCarnival Corp cut its profit forecast due to a surge in fuel costs.
WhyFuel costs in the current quarter rose more than **40%** from the prior one.
SignalThe company's stock fell in response to the revised profit outlook.
TargetCarnival now expects a profit of around **$4.50** per share, down from its previous estimate.
RiskThe jump in fuel costs poses a significant risk to the company's profitability in the current quarter.