Carnival's stock fell 5.03% during intraday trading on Monday, reflecting a broader decline in the cruise sector.
The move follows Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings slashing its annual profit forecast, citing higher fuel costs and weak demand for its sea voyages. The company now expects fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share to be significantly below its prior forecast. This negative guidance from a key industry peer has prompted investors to reassess the outlook for the entire cruise sector, dragging down shares of competitors including Carnival.
Market reports also indicated that disruptions tied to the ongoing war in the Middle East were a factor cited by Norwegian for its revised forecast, contributing to the sector-wide sell-off.