Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $5.591 billion, up 9% year over year, and raised full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to $17.85–$17.95. Net income was $1.735 billion versus $1.579 billion a year earlier; diluted EPS was $6.45 versus $5.74, and Adjusted EPS was $6.57 versus $5.75.
Results exceeded guidance, with management citing strong close-in demand and lower costs due to expense timing. Net Yields increased 0.9% as-reported, while Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel per APCD decreased 1.9% as-reported. Full-year revenue is expected to grow 9%; the higher earnings outlook reflects third-quarter performance, partly offset by higher fuel costs and currency exchange rates.
Royal Caribbean announced an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, expected to close in early 2027 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Its share of earnings is expected to be immediately accretive; 2027 contribution depends on closing timing. As of September 30, 2026, liquidity was $7.4 billion. During the quarter, Royal Caribbean issued $1.25 billion of 5.550% senior unsecured notes due 2034 and used proceeds to repay part of its floating-rate term loan facilities and debt maturing in 2027.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is the issuer in an amended ownership report by Capital Research Global Investors (CRGI). CRGI reports deemed beneficial ownership of 17,152,902 common shares, or 6.4% of the 267,452,084 shares it believes were outstanding. CRGI reports sole voting power over 17,134,164 shares and sole dispositive power over 17,152,902 shares; shared voting and dispositive power are both zero.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) announced definitive agreements to acquire a 50% equity interest in the business comprising Sandals and Beaches Resorts for a base purchase price of approximately $3.0 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions. Royal Caribbean Group has secured committed debt financing from Morgan Stanley. The transaction represents a forward EBITDA multiple of approximately 10x and is expected to be accretive to earnings next year.
The partnership will operate as a joint venture governed by a board under the shared leadership of Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group’s Chairman and CEO, and Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Stewart will guide the resorts’ long-term strategic growth. Existing reservations, loyalty programs, resort operations and cruise operations will continue as usual. The venture brings Sandals and Beaches’ Caribbean all-inclusive properties together with Royal Caribbean Group’s cruise and destination portfolio.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) completed an offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034. The notes were issued under an existing base indenture and a Sixth Supplemental Indenture, and sold under an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR.
The company received net proceeds of approximately $1.24 billion, which it intends to use to repay a portion of its outstanding floating rate term loan facilities and to repay or refinance other existing indebtedness. Interest accrues from August 20, 2026 at 5.550% per annum, payable semi-annually on January 20 and July 20 beginning January 20, 2027, with final maturity on January 20, 2034, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased.
Capital Research Global Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its investment management affiliates, reports beneficial ownership of 34,268,810 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. common stock on this amended Schedule 13G. This holding represents 12.8% of the 268,194,978 shares believed to be outstanding. Capital Research Global Investors has sole voting power over 34,245,564 shares and sole dispositive power over 34,268,810 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is issuing $1.25 billion of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034 under its shelf registration. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the parent only, structurally subordinated to all subsidiary liabilities, and rank pari passu with other senior unsecured debt. They are priced at 99.837% of principal, pay cash interest semi-annually starting January 20, 2027, and mature on January 20, 2034. The issuer may redeem them early, including via a make‑whole call before October 20, 2033 and at par thereafter, and must offer to repurchase at 101% upon a qualifying Change of Control Triggering Event.
Net proceeds of about $1.237 billion will be used primarily to repay floating‑rate term loan facilities and otherwise refinance existing debt. On an as‑adjusted basis at June 30, 2026, total debt would be about $22.8 billion with no secured obligations, supported by strong recent performance including six‑month 2026 revenues of $9.284 billion, net income of $2.07 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA of $3.532 billion (interest‑coverage ratio 6.87x).
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. entered into an underwriting agreement with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. for an underwritten public offering of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034, under a registration statement and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. The offering is expected to close on August 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The company states that the net proceeds are intended to repay a portion of outstanding borrowings under its floating rate term loan facilities, with any remaining net proceeds to repay or refinance other existing indebtedness. The agreement includes customary representations, covenants and indemnification provisions between the company and the underwriters.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is issuing new senior unsecured notes due 2034 under its shelf registration. The notes pay cash interest semi‑annually, are obligations of the parent company only, and are not guaranteed by subsidiaries, making them structurally subordinated to all subsidiary liabilities.
The notes rank pari passu with existing senior unsecured debt, ahead of any future subordinated debt and effectively junior to any future secured borrowings. The company may redeem the notes before maturity, including a make‑whole call and a par call beginning three months before maturity, and must offer to repurchase them at 101% of principal plus accrued interest upon a qualifying Change of Control Triggering Event. Proceeds are expected to be used primarily to repay floating‑rate term loan facilities and other existing indebtedness, effectively terming out part of the capital structure.
As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean reported total assets of $44.64 billion, total debt of $22.84 billion (including finance leases) and shareholders’ equity of $10.46 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, total revenues were $9.28 billion, net income attributable to the company was $2.07 billion, Adjusted EBITDA was $3.53 billion, and the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to net interest expense was 6.87x, illustrating meaningful interest‑coverage capacity ahead of the new issuance.
Bunch Tara reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Royal Caribbean director Tara Bunch received a grant of 683 shares of common stock underlying restricted stock units under Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs vest on the earlier of May 28, 2027 or the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and 683 shares are reported as held following the award.
Charles Schwab Corp filed a notice of proposed sale of 12,811 shares of common stock under Rule 144 for trading on the NYSE. The shares arise from vested restricted stock units granted as equity compensation that vested on June 24, 2022 (3,513 shares), February 7, 2023 (4,437 shares), and February 9, 2024 (4,861 shares). No additional sales are listed during the past three months.