Carnival Corp (CCL) is a leading global cruise ship company that operates a fleet of over 100 ships across several brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The company's financial performance is outlined in its income statement, which provides a snapshot of its revenue, expenses, and net income. In its most recent fiscal year, Carnival Corp reported total revenue of $20.8 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the previous year. The company's gross profit for the year was $9.6 billion, representing a gross margin of 46%.
Carnival Corp's operating income, or EBIT, for the year was $2.9 billion, while its EBITDA, which adds back depreciation and amortization expenses, was $3.8 billion. The company's net income from stockholders, after deducting taxes and interest expenses, was $2.6 billion. Carnival Corp's balance sheet shows its financial position and includes information on its assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity. The company has total assets of $48.6 billion, of which $6.1 billion is in cash equivalents and $10.4 billion is in net debt. Carnival Corp's stockholders' equity is $26.8 billion.
In terms of cash flow, Carnival Corp generated $3.5 billion in operating cash flow, indicating the amount of cash generated from core business operations. The company's financing cash flow includes activities such as issuing debt or equity, and in the case of Carnival Corp, it was a net outflow of $1.7 billion. The company's investing cash flow, which includes capital expenditures and acquisitions, was a net outflow of $2.4 billion. Finally, Carnival Corp's free cash flow, which measures the amount of cash available for reinvestment or distribution to investors, was $1.1 billion.