ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with total revenues increasing by 6.5% to $4.83 billion, but net income attributable to the company declining by 6.8% to $1.13 billion, resulting in diluted EPS of $4.20. For the first six months of 2026, the company saw stronger performance, with total revenues up 8.7% to $9.28 billion and net income increasing 6.7% to $2.07 billion, leading to diluted EPS of $7.68. Customer deposits continued to grow, reaching $6.74 billion, while total debt increased to $23.41 billion.

Royal Caribbean Group reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with Adjusted EPS of $4.21, surpassing its own guidance. This performance was driven by robust close-in demand, lower costs, and favorable joint venture contributions. Consequently, the company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.73 to $17.87. Total revenue for the quarter increased 6% year over year to $4.8 billion, and the company returned over $600 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend payments.

Royal Caribbean Group announced the appointment of Tara Bunch, former Senior Vice President and Global Head of Operations at Airbnb, to its Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2026. Ms. Bunch brings over three decades of experience in scaling global technology organizations, leading complex operations, and enhancing customer experience at companies like Airbnb, Apple, and Hewlett-Packard. Her expertise in technology-enabled service models and customer experience is expected to be valuable as the company expands its vacation ecosystem.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that the Mexican Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) will deny approval for the environmental permits required for its Perfect Day Mexico project. The company stated it respects SEMARNAT's role and remains committed to providing all necessary information for a thorough review. Royal Caribbean plans to re-engage stakeholders in the coming weeks to advance the investment responsibly, focusing on environmental infrastructure, job creation, and community programs.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with total revenues increasing 11.3% to $4.45 billion and diluted EPS rising 28.9% to $3.48. Net income attributable to the company grew 28.9% to $941 million. The company also saw a significant increase in customer deposits to $6.55 billion and continued fleet expansion with new ship orders and associated financing agreements.

Royal Caribbean Group reported strong first-quarter results, with Adjusted EPS of $3.60, exceeding company guidance due to favorable revenue, lower costs, and better joint venture performance. The company returned approximately $1.1 billion to shareholders through $836 million in share repurchases and $270 million in dividend payments. Following a record WAVE season and strong demand, the company updated its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $17.10 to $17.50, reflecting higher fuel costs but also lower non-fuel costs and benefits from share repurchases.