CUK - NYSE
Carnival Corporation & plc
$27.47
+0.0000%Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a leisure travel company. Its ships visit approximately 700 ports under the Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard brand names. The company also provides port destinations and other services, as well as owns and owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. It sells its cruises primarily through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, and websites. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. It operates 87 ships with 223,000 lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
CUK - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2016 N/A | February 01, 2016 | February 01, 2016 | 2016 | |
10-Q/A 10-Q/A 2015 Q2 (Amended) Q2 | July 02, 2015 | May 31, 2015 | 2015 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2015 Q2 Q2 | July 01, 2015 | May 31, 2015 | 2015 | |
8-K 8-K 2013 N/A | January 31, 2013 | January 31, 2013 | 2013 | |
8-K 8-K 2005 N/A | November 22, 2005 | November 16, 2005 | 2005 | |
8-K 8-K 2005 N/A | October 27, 2005 | October 21, 2005 | 2005 | |
8-K 8-K 2005 N/A | April 19, 2005 | April 13, 2005 | 2005 | |
8-K 8-K 2005 N/A | February 16, 2005 | February 10, 2005 | 2005 | |
8-K 8-K 2004 N/A | December 06, 2004 | November 30, 2004 | 2004 | |
8-K 8-K 2004 N/A | July 22, 2004 | July 19, 2004 | 2004 |
Understanding SEC Filings
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Annual Report
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Quarterly Report
Unaudited quarterly financial report filed within 40-45 days after each of the first three fiscal quarters. Provides updates on financial position, results of operations, and significant events. Essential for tracking quarterly performance trends.
Current Report
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Proxy Statement
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Registration Statement
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Foreign Annual Report
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- Historical Context: Years of filings provide trend analysis and context for current performance
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Earnings Call
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