ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS ABOVE EXPECTATIONS AND RAISES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE
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MIAMI, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL ) today reported second quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $4.20 and Adjusted EPS of $4.21. These results were better than the company's guidance, driven by strong close-in demand, lower costs, and favorable performance from joint ventures. The company now expects full year Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $17.73 to $17.87. The increase in earnings expectations reflects the stronger-than-expected second quarter performance and an improved outlook for the remainder of the year. This outlook incorporates a modest booking impact for select itineraries primarily due to prolonged geopolitical activity. "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...
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