CARNIVAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Carnival Corporation & plc announced on December 19, 2025 (via a furnished press release) that it achieved record full‑year adjusted net income, reached investment‑grade leverage metrics, and has reinstated its dividend. The announcement was reported in an 8‑K under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Press release dated December 19, 2025 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.
• Company states it achieved "record full year adjusted net income" (as described in the press release).
• Company reports achieving "investment grade leverage metrics" (per the press release).
• Carnival announced it is reinstating its dividend (per the press release).
• The disclosure is furnished, not “filed,” and the 8‑K notes it is not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Why It Matters
For investors, the combination of record adjusted net income and improved leverage metrics signals stronger operating performance and balance‑sheet health compared with recent years. Reinstating a dividend is a direct cash return to shareholders and often reflects management confidence in ongoing cash flow and liquidity. Because the press release is furnished (not filed), the company includes the standard Section 18 notice limiting incorporation by reference into other filings. Investors should review the full press release (Exhibit 99.1) and future periodic filings for supporting financial details and formal metrics.