ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS ABOVE EXPECTATIONS AND RAISES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE
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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reported second quarter 2026 EPS of $4.20 and Adjusted EPS of $4.21, with results coming in better than company guidance, on $4.8 billion in revenue, up 6% year over year. Net income was $1.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA $1.8 billion. Load factor reached 110%, with capacity up 5% and 2.4 million guests carried.
The company raised full year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to $17.73–$17.87, implying about 14% growth, and now expects revenue to grow 9% and Net Yields to rise up to 2.85% as-reported. NCC excluding fuel per APCD are expected to increase about 0.4% as-reported and be roughly flat in constant currency. Liquidity stood at $6.9 billion, and over $600 million was returned to shareholders in Q2 through buybacks and dividends.
Positive
- Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS $4.21, delivered above company guidance
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS raised to $17.73–$17.87, ~14% YoY growth
- Q2 revenue $4.8 billion, up 6% year over year
- Load factor 110% with 2.4 million guests, capacity up 5% YoY
- Liquidity $6.9 billion plus revolver expansion by $250 million
- $603 million returned to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases
Negative
- Q2 net income down to $1.1 billion from $1.2 billion
- Q2 EPS declined to $4.20 from $4.41 year over year
- Q2 Gross Margin Yields decreased 5.6% as-reported
- Q2 NCC ex-fuel per APCD up 4.4% as-reported
- Company notes modest booking impact from prolonged geopolitical activity
- $4.7 billion 2026 capex plus $1.6 billion non-new ship spend
- Debt maturities of $2.7B 2027 and $3.4B 2028 disclosed
News Explained
Fleet expansion is now backed by committed financing, alongside 4.7 billion dollars of 2026 capital spending and scheduled debt maturities.
Royal Caribbean took delivery of Legend of the Seas during the second quarter and announced Icon VI and Icon VII orders with committed financing in place, making fleet expansion a funded company obligation rather than only a stated possibility.
APCD measures available capacity using double occupancy per cabin multiplied by cruise days; the company expects capacity to rise
Full-year
The specific items to monitor are execution of the new-ship order book, the stated
Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | First-quarter earnings | Positive | +3.8% | Adjusted EPS beat guidance and full-year guidance increased |
| Oct 28 | Third-quarter earnings | Positive | -8.5% | Results and guidance improved, but the 24-hour reaction was negative |
| Jul 29 | Second-quarter earnings | Positive | -5.0% | Strong results and higher guidance accompanied a negative 24-hour reaction |
| Apr 29 | First-quarter earnings | Positive | +0.1% | Adjusted EPS exceeded expectations and full-year guidance increased |
| Oct 29 | Third-quarter earnings | Positive | +3.2% | Strong results and higher guidance accompanied a positive 24-hour reaction |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Tag-specific earnings reactions were mixed: three of five events aligned positively, while two diverged despite favorable earnings news.
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"The strong second quarter performance demonstrates the continued strength of our brands, the appeal of our vacation experiences, and the momentum in our business," said Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "We expect another year of approximately double-digit growth in revenue and earnings, driven by consumers' preference for our leading brands and supported by our strong booked position, leading margin profile, and fortified balance sheet."
"We continue to expand, elevate and differentiate our portfolio of vacation experiences," Liberty added. "Legend of the Seas, which launched earlier this month as the third ship in our Icon class, is part of a platform that is reshaping the cruising experience and delivering exceptional returns. Its successful debut represents another important milestone in the execution of our innovation pipeline as we continue to redefine the vacation experience. At the same time, we are deepening guest engagement through our loyalty and technology platforms - strengthening our relationships with guests, increasing repeat rates, and positioning us to capture a greater share of the growing
Second Quarter 2026:
- Total revenue was
$4.8 billion 6% increase year over year. Load factor in the second quarter was110% . - Gross Margin Yields decreased
5.6% as-reported. Net Yields increased1.9% as-reported and1.2% in Constant Currency. - Gross Cruise Costs per Available Passenger Cruise Days ("APCD") increased
4.5% as-reported. Net Cruise Costs ("NCC"), excluding Fuel, per APCD increased4.4% as-reported and3.9% in Constant Currency. - Net Income was
$1.1 billion $4.20 $1.1 billion $4.21 $1.8 billion
Full Year 2026 Outlook:
- Revenue is expected to grow
9% year over year. Net Yields are expected to increase2.35% to2.85% as-reported and1.75% to2.25% in Constant Currency. - NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD are expected to increase approximately
0.4% as-reported and be approximately flat in Constant Currency. - Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of
$17.73 $17.87 14% year over year growth, and a23% CAGR over the first two years of the company's Perfecta program, which targets a20% earnings CAGR from 2024 to 2027 and ROIC in the high teens by 2027.
Second Quarter 2026 Results
Net Income for the second quarter of 2026 was
Capacity for the second quarter was up
Gross Cruise Costs per APCD increased
Update on Bookings and Onboard Revenue
The overall demand environment remains strong, supported by consumers' continued preference for the company's differentiated experiences. Since the last earnings call, the company has experienced a modest, near-term impact on bookings for select itineraries, primarily due to prolonged geopolitical activity. The company remains booked at record prices, booking volumes are above last year's levels, and load factors remain robust across its vacation portfolio. The company continues to benefit from strong guest engagement and demand for onboard and destination experiences, supported by ongoing enhancements to its product offerings and more targeted pre-cruise engagement.
"Consumer demand for our vacation experiences is strong, and guests continue to demonstrate a desire to spend on memorable experiences with us," said Naftali Holtz, Chief Financial Officer, Royal Caribbean Group. "As we build a broader vacation platform, we are giving guests more reasons to vacation with Royal Caribbean across more occasions, while reinforcing our ability to drive higher engagement and spend over time. While still very early, booking trends for 2027 are encouraging and pacing ahead of historical levels, including for itineraries where demand was impacted by geopolitical developments this year."
Third Quarter 2026
Net Yields are expected to be approximately flat as-reported and in Constant Currency as compared to 2025, reflecting continued healthy demand and pricing at record levels leading to expected total revenue growth of
NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD, is expected to decrease
Based on current fuel pricing, interest rates, currency exchange rates and the factors detailed above, the company expects third quarter Adjusted EPS to be in the range of
Fuel Expense
Bunker pricing, net of hedging, for the second quarter was
The company does not forecast fuel prices and its fuel cost calculations are based on current at-the-pump prices, net of hedging impacts. Based on current fuel prices, the company has included
Forecasted consumption is
The company provided the following guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026:
FUEL STATISTICS | Third Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 |
Fuel Consumption (metric tons) | 441,000 | 1,756,000 |
Fuel Expenses | ||
Third Quarter 2026 | Remainder of Year 2026 | |
Percent Hedged (fwd. consumption) | 58.0 % | 58.0 % |
GUIDANCE | As-Reported | Constant Currency |
Third Quarter 2026 | ||
Net Yields vs. 2025 | Approximately Flat | Approximately Flat |
Net Cruise Costs per APCD vs. 2025 | ||
Net Cruise Costs per APCD ex. Fuel vs. 2025 | (1.7)% to (1.2)% | (1.6)% to (1.1)% |
Full Year 2026 | ||
Net Yields vs. 2025 | ||
Net Cruise Costs per APCD vs. 2025 | Approximately | Approximately |
Net Cruise Costs per APCD ex. Fuel vs. 2025 | Approximately | Approximately Flat |
GUIDANCE | Third Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 |
APCDs | 14.9 million | 56.9 million |
Capacity change vs. 2025 | 8.5 % | 6.6 % |
Depreciation and amortization | ||
Net Interest, excluding loss on extinguishment of debt | ||
Adjusted EPS | ||
SENSITIVITY | Third Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 |
Third Quarter 2026 | Remainder of Year 2026 | |
100 basis pt. Change in SOFR | ||
Exchange rates used in guidance calculations | ||
GBP | ||
AUD | ||
CAD | ||
EUR | ||
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2026, the Group's liquidity position was
During the second quarter, the company returned over
The company noted that as of June 30, 2026, the scheduled debt maturities for 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 were
Capital Expenditures and Capacity Guidance
Capital expenditures for the full year 2026 are expected to be approximately
Capacity changes for 2026 are expected to be
Conference call scheduled
The company has scheduled a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time today. This call can be heard, either live or on a delayed basis, on the company's investor relations website at www.rclinvestor.com.
Definitions
Selected Operational and Financial Metrics
Adjusted Earnings per Share ("Adjusted EPS") is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (as defined below) divided by weighted average shares outstanding or by diluted weighted average shares outstanding, as applicable. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents EBITDA (as defined below) excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our profitability on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included (i) other income; (ii) restructuring charges and other initiative expenses; and (iii) equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-GAAP measure that represents Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) divided by total revenues.
Adjusted Gross Margin represents Gross Margin, adjusted for payroll and related, food, fuel, other operating, and depreciation and amortization expenses. Gross Margin is calculated pursuant to GAAP as total revenues less total cruise operating expenses, and depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., excluding certain items that we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our performance on a comparative basis. For the periods presented, these items included (i) loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense; (ii) restructuring charges and other initiative expenses; (iii) the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition; (iv) gain on sale of noncontrolling interest; and (v) equity investment impairment, recovery of losses, and other.
Adjusted Operating Income is a non-GAAP measure that represents operating income including income from equity investments and provision for income taxes but excluding certain items for which we believe adjusting for is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis. We use this non-GAAP measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below).
Available Passenger Cruise Days ("APCD") is our measurement of capacity and represents double occupancy per cabin multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period, which excludes canceled cruise days and cabins not available for sale. We use this measure to perform capacity and rate analysis to identify our main non-capacity drivers that cause our cruise revenue and expenses to vary.
Constant Currency is a significant measure for our revenues and expenses, which are denominated in currencies other than the
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. excluding (i) interest income; (ii) interest expense, net of interest capitalized; (iii) depreciation and amortization expenses; and (iv) provision for income taxes. We believe that this non-GAAP measure is meaningful when assessing our operating performance on a comparative basis.
Gross Cruise Costs represent the sum of total cruise operating expenses plus marketing, selling and administrative expenses.
Gross Margin Yield represent Gross Margin per APCD.
Invested Capital represents the most recent five-quarter average of total debt (i.e., Current portion of long-term debt plus Long-term debt) plus the most recent five-quarter average of Total shareholders' equity. We use this measure to calculate ROIC (as defined below).
Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are non-GAAP measures that represent Gross Cruise Costs excluding commissions, transportation and other expenses, and onboard and other expenses and, in the case of Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel, fuel expenses. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our cost performance. For the periods presented, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel excludes restructuring charges and other initiative expenses.
Net Yields represent Adjusted Gross Margin per APCD. We utilize Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yields to manage our business on a day-to-day basis as we believe that they are the most relevant measures of our pricing performance because they reflect the cruise revenues earned by us net of our most significant variable costs, which are commissions, transportation and other expenses, and onboard and other expenses.
Occupancy ("Load factor"), in accordance with cruise vacation industry practice, is calculated by dividing Passenger Cruise Days (as defined below) by APCD. A percentage in excess of
Passenger Cruise Days ("PCD") represent the number of passengers carried for the period multiplied by the number of days of their respective cruises.
Perfecta Program refers to the multi-year Adjusted EPS and ROIC goals we are seeking to achieve by end of 2027. Under our Perfecta Program, we are targeting
Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") represents Adjusted Operating Income divided by Invested Capital. We believe ROIC is a meaningful measure because it quantifies how efficiently we generated operating income relative to the capital we have invested in the business.
For additional information see "Adjusted Measures of Financial Performance" below.
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 71 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.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, our future performance estimates, forecasts and projections constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements regarding revenues, costs and financial results for 2026 and beyond; anticipated timing for launch of private destinations, our progress toward achievement of our Perfecta program; demand for our brands; expectations on river cruise offerings; future capital expenditures; and expectations regarding our credit profile and fuel expenses. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "committed," "could," "driving," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "encouraged," "project," "shaping up," "position," "allows," "seek," "should," "will," "would," "considering," and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the economic and geopolitical environment, including changing tariffs and the related uncertainty thereof, on key aspects of our business, such as the demand for cruises, passenger spending, and operating costs; changes in operating costs; the unavailability or cost of air service; disease outbreaks and increased concern about the risk of illness on our ships or when travelling to or from our ships, which could cause a decrease in demand, guest cancellations, and ship redeployments; incidents or adverse publicity concerning our ships, port facilities, land destinations and/or passengers or the cruise vacation industry in general; the effects of weather, climate events and/or natural disasters on our business; risks related to our sustainability activities; the impact of issues at shipyards, including ship delivery delays, ship cancellations or ship construction cost increases; shipyard unavailability; unavailability of ports of call; vacation industry competition and increase in industry capacity and overcapacity; inability to manage our cost and capital allocation strategies; the uncertainties of conducting business globally and expanding into new markets and new ventures, including potential acquisitions; issues with travel advisers that sell and market our cruises; reliance on third-party service providers; potential unavailability of insurance coverage; the risks and costs related to cyber security attacks, data breaches, protecting our systems and maintaining data integrity and security; uncertainties of a foreign legal system as we are not incorporated in the United States; our ability to obtain sufficient financing or capital to fund our capital expenditures, operations, debt repayments and other financing needs; our expectation and ability to pay a cash dividend on our common stock in the future; changes to our dividend policy; growing anti-tourism sentiments and environmental concerns; changes in U.S. or other countries' foreign travel policy; impact of new or changing legislation and regulations (including environmental regulations) or governmental orders on our business; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, fuel prices and interest rates; further impairments of our goodwill, long-lived assets, equity investments and notes receivable; an inability to source our crew or our provisions and supplies from certain places; our ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel; and pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions.
More information about factors that could affect our operating results is included under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as our other filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations website at www.rclinvestor.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Adjusted Measures of Financial Performance
This press release includes certain adjusted financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, which we believe provide useful information to investors as a supplement to our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP.
The presentation of adjusted financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures may be different from adjusted measures used by other companies. In addition, these adjusted measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Adjusted measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as do the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures.
A reconciliation to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure of all adjusted financial measures included in this press release can be found in the tables included at the end of this press release. We have not provided a quantitative reconciliation of the projected non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because preparation of meaningful U.S. GAAP projections would require unreasonable effort. Due to significant uncertainty, we are unable to predict, without unreasonable effort, the future movement of foreign exchange rates, fuel prices and interest rates inclusive of our related hedging programs. In addition, we are unable to determine the future impact of non-core business related gains and losses which may result from strategic initiatives. These items are uncertain and could be material to our results of operations in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Due to this uncertainty, we do not believe that reconciling information for such projected figures would be meaningful.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | |||||||
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data) | |||||||
Quarter Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
Passenger ticket revenues | $ 3,344 | $ 3,199 | $ 6,365 | $ 5,942 | |||
Onboard and other revenues | 1,488 | 1,339 | 2,919 | 2,595 | |||
Total revenues | 4,832 | 4,538 | 9,284 | 8,537 | |||
Cruise operating expenses: | |||||||
Commissions, transportation and other | 622 | 606 | 1,186 | 1,128 | |||
Onboard and other | 288 | 262 | 501 | 463 | |||
Payroll and related | 405 | 329 | 806 | 669 | |||
Food | 262 | 246 | 526 | 486 | |||
Fuel | 355 | 279 | 619 | 557 | |||
Other operating | 615 | 561 | 1,157 | 1,061 | |||
Total cruise operating expenses | 2,547 | 2,283 | 4,795 | 4,362 | |||
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses | 513 | 508 | 1,095 | 1,071 | |||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 464 | 417 | 925 | 829 | |||
Operating Income | 1,307 | 1,329 | 2,469 | 2,275 | |||
Other income (expense): | |||||||
Interest income | 5 | 12 | 10 | 15 | |||
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized | (236) | (228) | (514) | (477) | |||
Equity investment income | 67 | 107 | 151 | 155 | |||
Other income | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | |||
Income before income taxes | 1,150 | 1,232 | 2,126 | 1,983 | |||
Provision for income taxes | (14) | (17) | (39) | (33) | |||
Net Income | 1,136 | 1,214 | 2,086 | 1,950 | |||
Less: Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8 | 5 | 16 | 10 | |||
Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | $ 1,128 | $ 1,210 | $ 2,070 | $ 1,940 | |||
Earnings per Share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 4.21 | $ 4.45 | $ 7.70 | $ 7.17 | |||
Diluted | $ 4.20 | $ 4.41 | $ 7.68 | $ 7.10 | |||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding: | |||||||
Basic | 268 | 272 | 269 | 270 | |||
Diluted | 268 | 275 | 270 | 275 | |||
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||||||
Net Income | $ 1,136 | $ 1,214 | $ 2,086 | $ 1,950 | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | — | (9) | — | (26) | |||
Change in defined benefit plans | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | |||
(Loss) gain on cash flow derivative hedges | (137) | 181 | 84 | 309 | |||
Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (131) | 176 | 88 | 283 | |||
Comprehensive Income | 1,005 | 1,391 | 2,174 | 2,233 | |||
Less: Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8 | 5 | 16 | 10 | |||
Comprehensive Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | $ 997 | $ 1,386 | $ 2,158 | $ 2,222 | |||
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Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to use of rounded numbers. |
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||||||
STATISTICS | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
Quarter Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
Passengers Carried | 2,399,066 | 2,254,057 | 4,908,738 | 4,495,730 | |||
Passenger Cruise Days | 14,962,211 | 14,277,894 | 29,835,410 | 28,046,226 | |||
APCD | 13,572,396 | 12,942,385 | 27,275,099 | 25,600,377 | |||
Occupancy | 110.2 % | 110.3 % | 109.4 % | 109.6 % | |||
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(in millions, except share data) | |||
As of | |||
June 30, | December 31, | ||
2026 | 2025 | ||
(unaudited) | |||
Assets | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 875 | $ 825 | |
Trade and other receivables, net | 441 | 317 | |
Inventories | 267 | 264 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 803 | 690 | |
Derivative financial instruments | 47 | 115 | |
Total current assets | 2,433 | 2,211 | |
Property and equipment, net | 38,251 | 35,696 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 618 | 620 | |
Goodwill | 808 | 808 | |
Other assets | 2,534 | 2,284 | |
Total assets | $ 44,644 | $ 41,619 | |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 1,573 | $ 3,180 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 71 | 90 | |
Accounts payable | 1,093 | 953 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,165 | 2,026 | |
Derivative financial instruments | 17 | 67 | |
Customer deposits | 6,736 | 5,739 | |
Total current liabilities | 11,655 | 12,055 | |
Long-term debt | 21,263 | 18,165 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 611 | 600 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 654 | 554 | |
Total liabilities | 34,183 | 31,374 | |
Shareholders' equity | |||
Preferred stock ( | — | — | |
Common stock ( | 3 | 3 | |
Paid-in capital | 7,896 | 7,964 | |
Retained earnings | 7,187 | 5,925 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (516) | (604) | |
Treasury stock (36,429,278 and 32,631,826 common shares at cost, at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively) | (4,334) | (3,251) | |
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 10,236 | 10,037 | |
Noncontrolling Interest | 225 | 208 | |
Total shareholders' equity | 10,461 | 10,245 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 44,644 | $ 41,619 | |
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | |||
(unaudited; in millions) | |||
Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
2026 | 2025 | ||
Operating Activities | |||
Net Income | $ 2,086 | $ 1,950 | |
Adjustments: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 925 | 829 | |
Net deferred income tax (benefit) expense | (2) | 4 | |
Loss (Gain) on derivative instruments not designated as hedges | 8 | (56) | |
Share-based compensation expense | 68 | 92 | |
Equity investment income | (151) | (155) | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums | 14 | 46 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense | 60 | 10 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Increase in trade and other receivables, net | (138) | (51) | |
(Increase) decrease in inventories | (3) | 17 | |
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets | (133) | (142) | |
Increase in accounts payable | 6 | 24 | |
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities | (107) | (21) | |
Increase in customer deposits | 996 | 883 | |
Other, net | 65 | (57) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,694 | 3,373 | |
Investing Activities | |||
Purchases of property and equipment | (3,237) | (1,264) | |
Cash received on settlement of derivative financial instruments | 109 | 111 | |
Cash paid on settlement of derivative financial instruments | (18) | (11) | |
Investments in and loans to unconsolidated affiliates | (43) | (77) | |
Cash received on loans from unconsolidated affiliates | — | 70 | |
Other, net | (13) | 25 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (3,202) | (1,146) | |
Financing Activities | |||
Debt proceeds | 5,716 | 730 | |
Debt issuance costs | (103) | (28) | |
Repayments of debt | (4,193) | (1,945) | |
Repurchase of common stock | (1,035) | (241) | |
Dividends paid | (674) | (348) | |
Payments of withholding tax on stock awards | (191) | (62) | |
Other, net | 39 | 7 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (441) | (1,887) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1) | 7 | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 50 | 347 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 825 | 388 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 875 | $ 735 | |
Supplemental Disclosure | |||
Cash paid during the period for: | |||
Interest, net of amount capitalized | $ 431 | $ 443 | |
Non-cash Investing Activities | |||
Purchase of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities | $ 248 | $ 61 | |
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||||||||||
NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION | |||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||
Gross Margin Yields, Net Yields and Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD, PCD, Yields, and Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers): | |||||||||||
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||
2026 | 2026 On a | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 On a | 2025 | ||||||
Total revenues | $ 4,832 | $ 4,802 | $ 4,538 | $ 9,284 | $ 9,188 | $ 8,537 | |||||
Less: | |||||||||||
Cruise operating expenses | 2,547 | 2,538 | 2,283 | 4,795 | 4,763 | 4,362 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 464 | 464 | 417 | 925 | 929 | 829 | |||||
Gross Margin | 1,820 | 1,801 | 1,838 | 3,564 | 3,495 | 3,345 | |||||
Add: | |||||||||||
Payroll and related | 405 | 405 | 329 | 806 | 805 | 669 | |||||
Food | 262 | 262 | 246 | 526 | 526 | 486 | |||||
Fuel | 355 | 355 | 279 | 619 | 619 | 557 | |||||
Other operating | 615 | 609 | 561 | 1,157 | 1,139 | 1,061 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 464 | 464 | 417 | 925 | 929 | 829 | |||||
Adjusted Gross Margin | $ 3,922 | $ 3,896 | $ 3,670 | $ 7,597 | $ 7,515 | $ 6,946 | |||||
APCD | 13,572,396 | 13,572,396 | 12,942,385 | 27,275,099 | 27,275,099 | 25,600,377 | |||||
Passenger Cruise Days | 14,962,211 | 14,962,211 | 14,277,894 | 29,835,410 | 29,835,410 | 28,046,226 | |||||
Gross Margin Yields | $ 134.11 | $ 132.66 | $ 142.00 | $ 130.69 | $ 128.15 | $ 130.67 | |||||
Net Yields | $ 288.95 | $ 287.05 | $ 283.56 | $ 278.54 | $ 275.51 | $ 271.33 | |||||
Adjusted Gross Margin per PCD | $ 262.11 | $ 260.39 | $ 257.03 | $ 254.64 | $ 251.87 | $ 247.67 | |||||
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||||||||||
NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION | |||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||
Gross Cruise Costs, Net Cruise Costs and Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and costs per APCD. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers): | |||||||||||
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||
2026 | 2026 On a | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 On a | 2025 | ||||||
Total cruise operating expenses | $ 2,547 | $ 2,538 | $ 2,283 | $ 4,795 | $ 4,763 | $ 4,362 | |||||
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses | 513 | 511 | 508 | 1,095 | 1,086 | 1,071 | |||||
Gross Cruise Costs | 3,060 | 3,049 | 2,791 | 5,890 | 5,849 | 5,433 | |||||
Less: | |||||||||||
Commissions, transportation and other | 622 | 619 | 606 | 1,186 | 1,174 | 1,128 | |||||
Onboard and other | 288 | 288 | 262 | 501 | 499 | 463 | |||||
Net Cruise Costs including other costs | 2,150 | 2,142 | 1,923 | 4,203 | 4,175 | 3,842 | |||||
Less: | |||||||||||
Restructuring charges and other initiatives expenses (1) | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||
Net Cruise Costs | 2,150 | 2,142 | 1,920 | 4,200 | 4,173 | 3,837 | |||||
Less: | |||||||||||
Fuel | 355 | 355 | 279 | 619 | 619 | 557 | |||||
Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel | $ 1,796 | $ 1,788 | $ 1,641 | $ 3,581 | $ 3,554 | $ 3,280 | |||||
APCD | 13,572,396 | 13,572,396 | 12,942,385 | 27,275,099 | 27,275,099 | 25,600,377 | |||||
Gross Cruise Costs per APCD | $ 225.48 | $ 224.62 | $ 215.68 | $ 215.95 | $ 214.44 | $ 212.22 | |||||
Net Cruise Costs per APCD | $ 158.42 | $ 157.83 | $ 148.34 | $ 154.00 | $ 152.99 | $ 149.88 | |||||
Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel per APCD | $ 132.30 | $ 131.71 | $ 126.76 | $ 131.30 | $ 130.29 | $ 128.14 | |||||
(1) These amounts are included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). |
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | ||||||||
NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION | ||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are calculated as follows (in millions, except APCD and per APCD data. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers): | ||||||||
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | $ 1,128 | $ 1,210 | $ 2,070 | $ 1,940 | ||||
Interest income | (5) | (12) | (10) | (15) | ||||
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized | 236 | 228 | 514 | 477 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 464 | 417 | 925 | 829 | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 14 | 17 | 39 | 33 | ||||
EBITDA | 1,837 | 1,860 | 3,538 | 3,264 | ||||
Other income | (7) | (11) | (9) | (15) | ||||
Restructuring charges and other initiative expenses (1) | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||
Equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other | — | (1) | — | (1) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 1,830 | $ 1,851 | $ 3,532 | $ 3,252 | ||||
Total revenues | $ 4,832 | $ 4,538 | $ 9,284 | $ 8,537 | ||||
APCD | 13,572,396 | 12,942,385 | 27,275,099 | 25,600,377 | ||||
Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. per APCD | $ 83.13 | $ 93.47 | $ 75.89 | $ 75.76 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA per APCD | $ 134.84 | $ 143.00 | $ 129.50 | $ 127.04 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 37.9 % | 40.8 % | 38.0 % | 38.1 % | ||||
(1) These amounts are included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). |
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | |||||||
NON-GAAP RECONCILING INFORMATION | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Adjusted Earnings per Share are calculated as follows (in millions, except per share data. Certain amounts may not add or calculate due to the use of rounded numbers): | |||||||
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | $ 1,128 | $ 1,210 | $ 2,070 | $ 1,940 | |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt and inducement expense (1) | — | — | 29 | 10 | |||
Restructuring charges and other initiative expenses (2) | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
Amortization of Silversea intangible assets resulting from the Silversea acquisition (3) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
Gain on sale of noncontrolling interest (4) | — | (11) | — | (11) | |||
Equity investment impairment, (recovery) of losses and other | — | (1) | — | (1) | |||
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | $ 1,130 | $ 1,202 | $ 2,105 | $ 1,946 | |||
Earnings per Share - Diluted (5) | $ 4.20 | $ 4.41 | $ 7.68 | $ 7.10 | |||
Adjusted Earnings per Share - Diluted (6) | $ 4.21 | $ 4.38 | $ 7.81 | $ 7.09 | |||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 268 | 275 | 270 | 275 | |||
(1) | For 2026, includes the loss on extinguishment of debt associated with redemptions of the senior notes maturing in 2026. For 2025, includes |
(2) | These amounts are included in Marketing, selling and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). |
(3) | Represents the amortization of the Silversea intangible assets resulting from the 2018 Silversea acquisition. |
(4) | For 2025, represents gain on sale of noncontrolling interest of Floating Docks and Grand Bahama Shipyard. These amounts are included in Other income within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). |
(5) | For 2025, diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive inducement and interest expense related to our convertible notes of |
(6) | For 2025, Adjusted Diluted EPS includes the add-back of dilutive interest expense related to our convertible notes of |
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