Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Non-Current Assets

Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets

Carnival Corporation Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets increased by 0.3% to $1.18B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.7%, from $1.16B to $1.18B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite-Lived Research and Development Assets shows relatively stable performance with a -0.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active investment in future technology, while a decrease may signal project completion or impairment.

Detailed definition

These are acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) projects that have not yet reached technological feasibil...

Peer comparison

Common in technology and pharmaceutical sectors following M&A activity.

Metric ID: indefinite_lived_rd_assets

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q1 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$1.19B$1.18B$1.16B$1.15B$1.15B$1.15B$1.16B$1.16B$1.16B$1.16B$1.16B$1.17B$1.16B$1.16B$1.18B$1.18B$1.18B$1.18B
QoQ Change-1.4%-1.2%-1.4%+0.5%+0.1%+0.5%+0.4%+0.1%-0.1%+0.0%+0.7%-0.9%-0.1%+1.5%+0.3%-0.3%+0.3%
YoY Change-2.6%-2.0%-0.3%+1.6%+1.1%+1.0%+0.4%+0.7%-0.3%-0.3%+1.2%+0.8%+1.3%+1.7%
Range$1.15B$1.19B
CAGR-0.2%
Avg YoY Growth+0.3%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Europe Segment$236.00M$244.00M$234.00M$233.00M$250.00M$252.00M$249.00M$253.00M
North America And Australia$927.00M$927.00M$927.00M
North America Segment$927.00M
Total$1.16B$1.17B$1.16B$1.16B$1.18B$1.18B$1.18B$1.18B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnival Corporation's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
Carnival Corporation (CCL) reported indefinite-lived research and development assets of $1.18B in Q4 2025.
How has Carnival Corporation's indefinite-lived research and development assets changed year-over-year?
Carnival Corporation's indefinite-lived research and development assets increased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $1.16B to $1.18B.
What is the long-term trend for Carnival Corporation's indefinite-lived research and development assets?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Carnival Corporation's indefinite-lived research and development assets has grown at a -0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.18B to $1.18B.
What does indefinite-lived research and development assets mean?
The value of research projects acquired from other companies that are still in progress.