Royal Caribbean Group Raises Dividend Fifty Percent
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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per common share, payable April 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026. The board described the increase as reflecting business strength and momentum across its global vacation portfolio.
Management framed the raise as a commitment to delivering returns while investing in innovations and guest experiences.
Positive
- Dividend increase of 50% to $1.50 per share
- Clear timetable with record date March 6, 2026 and payment April 3, 2026
- Management signal of confidence in cash generation and business momentum
Negative
- Higher cash payout could reduce near-term cash available for investments or debt reduction
"This dividend increase reflects the continued strength of our business and the momentum across our global vacation portfolio," said Jason Liberty, President and CEO. "This step underscores our commitment to delivering meaningful returns to our shareholders while continuing to invest in the innovations and experiences that define Royal Caribbean Group."
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a leading global vacation company spanning cruise, exclusive destinations, and land-based vacation experiences. The company operates 69 ships sailing to more than 1,000 destinations across all seven continents through its three wholly owned brands -Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea - and a
The Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations from three to eight by 2028 through its Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club collections, and the company will enter river cruising in 2027 with Celebrity River Cruises. Powered by innovative brands, advanced technology, and an industry-leading loyalty program, the company has built a connected vacation ecosystem, turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.
Named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list and to Forbes' 2026 Best American Companies lists, Royal Caribbean Group is guided by its mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly. For more information, visit www.royalcaribbeangroup.com.
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SOURCE Royal Caribbean Group