Oct 27, 6:32 AM ET
Royal Caribbean Group reported third-quarter 2026 financial results with revenue of $5.6 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $6.57, driven by strong close-in demand and lower costs due to timing. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.85 to $17.95. Additionally, the company announced a partnership to acquire a 50% interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, expected to close in early 2027.
- Third-quarter 2026 total revenue reached $5.6 billion with net income of $1.7 billion, or $6.45 per share.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to between $17.85 and $17.95.
- Liquidity stood at $7.4 billion as of September 30, 2026, following the issuance of $1.25 billion of 5.550% senior unsecured notes due 2034.
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Aug 20, 4:30 PM ET
Royal Caribbean completed a $1.25 billion offering of 5.550% senior notes maturing January 20, 2034, on August 20, 2026. The company expects net proceeds of about $1.24 billion, which it plans to use mainly to repay part of its floating rate term loan borrowings and any remaining amount to repay or refinance other debt.
- Principal amount of $1.25 billion of 5.550% senior notes due January 20, 2034
- Net proceeds of about $1.24 billion, to repay part of floating rate term loan borrowings and other existing debt
- Interest accrues from August 20, 2026 and is paid semi-annually on January 20 and July 20, starting January 20, 2027
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Aug 7, 8:00 AM ET
Royal Caribbean Cruises agreed on August 6, 2026 to sell $1.25 billion of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034 in an underwritten public offering. The offering is expected to close on August 20, 2026, and proceeds will mainly repay floating rate term loan borrowings, with any remainder used to repay or refinance other debt. For shareholders, this is a debt refinancing rather than a change in operations, and the filing does not state any effect on earnings.
- Notes: $1.25 billion aggregate principal, 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034
- Underwriting agreement dated August 6, 2026 with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as representatives
- Expected closing: August 20, 2026, subject to customary conditions
- Proceeds to repay part of floating rate term loan borrowings, and any remainder to repay or refinance other debt
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Jul 28, 6:32 AM ET
Royal Caribbean reported second quarter 2026 total revenue of $4.8 billion, up 6% year over year, but diluted EPS of $4.20 fell from $4.41 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $17.73 to $17.87, which it says represents 14% year over year growth, while noting a modest near-term booking impact from geopolitical activity.
- Q2 2026 total revenue was $4.8 billion, up 6% year over year; load factor was 110%.
- Diluted EPS was $4.20 versus $4.41 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $4.21 versus $4.38.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is $17.73 to $17.87; third quarter adjusted EPS guidance is $6.26 to $6.36.
- In Q2 the company returned over $600 million to shareholders, including $199 million of share repurchases and $404 million of dividends; $805 million remains under the buyback authorization.
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