India, June 24 -- Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL), a cruise operator, announced on Tuesday that it expects an increase in third-quarter earnings. In addition, the company has revised up its annual earnings outlook on strong second-quarter results.

For the third quarter, the company expects adjusted earnings of around $1.800 billion, or $1.30 per share. On average, 18 analysts polled, forecast the company to register earnings of $1.32 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

For the third quarter of 2024, CCL had recorded adjusted income of $1.751 billion, or $1.27 per share.

Excluding items, Carnival anticipates third-quarter EBITDA of approximately $2.87 billion, higher than last year's $2.822 bil...