https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vacations-are-sacrosanct-carnival-stock-surges-on-record-quarter-healthy-cruise-demandContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vacations-are-sacrosanct-carnival-stock-surges-on-record-quarter-healthy-cruise-demandhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vacations-are-sacrosanct-carnival-stock-surges-on-record-quarter-healthy-cruise-demand#u103223Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:45:34 +0000Carnival Corporation shares jumped between 11% and 13.4% following the September 29 report of its strongest financial quarter ever. The company generated record third-quarter revenue of $8.44 billion and net income of approximately $1.9 billion, exceeding June guidance by over $100 million. Despite a $150 million hit from fuel costs, the cruise operator raised its full-year outlook. Carnival reports that 2027 bookings have already reached record levels, with the CEO stating that vacation demand is defying economic angst because vacations are sacrosanct.Why it mattersThe results provide a boost