Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits

Carnival Corporation Compensation and benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $28.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 55.6%, from $18.00M to $28.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows a downward trend with a -5.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.

Detailed definition

Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.

Metric ID: compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$26.00M$29.00M$26.00M$26.00M$28.00M$25.00M$22.00M$9.00M$22.00M$12.00M$10.00M$11.00M$19.00M$17.00M$15.00M$18.00M$27.00M$25.00M$28.00M$28.00M
QoQ Change+11.5%-10.3%+0.0%+7.7%-10.7%-12.0%-59.1%+144.4%-45.5%-16.7%+10.0%+72.7%-10.5%-11.8%+20.0%+50.0%-7.4%+12.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+7.7%-13.8%-15.4%-65.4%-21.4%-52.0%-54.5%+22.2%-13.6%+41.7%+50.0%+63.6%+42.1%+47.1%+86.7%+55.6%
Range$9.00M$29.00M
CAGR+1.6%
Avg YoY Growth+11.3%
Median YoY Growth+15.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnival Corporation's compensation and benefits?
Carnival Corporation (CCL) reported compensation and benefits of $28.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Carnival Corporation's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Carnival Corporation's compensation and benefits increased by 55.6% year-over-year, from $18.00M to $28.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Carnival Corporation's compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Carnival Corporation's compensation and benefits has grown at a -5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $121.00M to $98.00M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.