On Friday, Shares of Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL), gained 3.84% to $52.41.
Carnival Corporation & plc, declared adjusted net income for the full year 2015 of $2.1 billion, or $2.70 diluted EPS, contrast to $1.5 billion, or $1.93 diluted EPS, for the prior year. Full year 2015 U.S. GAAP net income was $1.8 billion, or $2.26 diluted EPS, which comprised unrealized losses (non-cash) on fuel derivatives of $332 million and other net charges of $17 million. Full year 2014 U.S. GAAP net income was $1.2 billion, or $1.56 diluted EPS, which comprised unrealized losses (non-cash) on fuel derivatives of $268 million and other net charges of $20 million. Revenues for the full year 2015 were $15.7 billion contrast to $15.9 billion for the prior year due to the unfavorable impact from currency exchange rates of over $800 million.
Carnival Corporation & plc President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald noted, “We nearly doubled our fourth quarter results and ended the year with 40 percent higher earnings. Strong operational execution delivered $0.25 per share higher earnings than the mid-point of our full year 2015 December guidance, despite a $0.10 drag from the net impact of currency and fuel prices. This year we achieved a 4.3 percent improvement (constant currency) in revenue yields contrast to the prior year due to higher onboard revenues and raised ticket prices as we have driven demand in excess of capacity growth, while our ongoing efforts to leverage our industry-leading scale assisted to contain costs. Our strong performance led to record operating cash flow of well over $4 billion as contrast to $3.4 billion last year,” Donald stated.
Carnival Corporation operates as a cruise company worldwide. It provides vacations to various cruise destinations. The company offers cruise services under the Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brand names in North America; and AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, and P&O Cruises names in Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Shares of Baxalta Inc (NYSE:BXLT), inclined 3.14% to $38.39, during its last trading session.
Baxalta Incorporated (BXLT) declared that it will present at the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Baxalta Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of products primarily for the treatment of hematology and immunology worldwide. It also offers other therapies for the treatments of bleeding disorders, and chronic and acute medical conditions, counting hemophilia A, hemophilia B, attained hemophilia, inhibitor treatments, primary immunodeficiency (PID), and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Finally, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), ended its last trade with -1.75% loss, and closed at $42.75.
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) named Tuesday, Dec. 15 ‘Hidden #Fees Don’t Fly’ Day and reminded Customers that they won’t be surprised by hidden fees when it comes to flying Southwest®. While other carriers add bag fee surcharges during the holidays, Southwest continues in its 45-year tradition of up to two bags that fly free (size and weight limits apply), no change fees (though fare differences may apply), and consistently low fares.
“As other carriers tack on outlandish surcharges for what should be considered a normal part of traveling, we reminded folks there’s a better, friendlier option,” said Bob Jordan, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Southwest Airlines. “December is the season of traveling families and being with those you love. Yesterday, we reminded the world that Southwest values connecting families to what’s important in their lives. And, we let them check two bags for free, too.”
Southwest reached thousands of Customers on social platforms and engaged with them using the hashtag #FeesDontFly to highlight excessive fees on competing airlines. A handful of Customers were even surprised with both a Visa® gift card to cover hidden fees on other airlines, and a Southwest ticket encouraging them to choose Southwest for a future flight. Check out this video to see surprised travelers.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates passenger airlines that provide planned air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2014, it operated 665 Boeing 737 aircraft; and had 12 Boeing 717 aircraft.
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