Royal Caribbean stock gets boost from stronger 2026 outlook

Royal Caribbean Group raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings outlook after reporting third-quarter results above its own guidance on October 27. The company said stronger close-in demand and lower costs, partly reflecting expense timing, supported the quarter.

Royal Caribbean Group reported third-quarter revenue of 5.591 billion US dollars, up 9% from a year earlier. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached 6.57 US dollars, compared with 5.75 US dollars in the prior-year quarter. Net income rose to 1.735 billion US dollars from 1.579 billion US dollars.

Demand supports raised guidance

Management now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of 17.85 to 17.95 US dollars. Revenue is projected to grow 9%, while net yields are expected to increase approximately 2.7% as reported and approximately 2.1% in constant currency.

Booking volumes have increased in the mid-teens across major channels since the previous earnings call, according to the company. Bookings for 2027 sailings are up in the high teens and are pacing ahead of historical levels at higher rates. The group remains on track for its Perfecta target of 20% adjusted earnings-per-share compound annual growth from 2024 through 2027, based on the forward fuel curve.

Expansion adds a second growth avenue

Royal Caribbean also plans to acquire a 50% interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. Management said the investment should be immediately accretive to earnings, with the 2027 contribution depending on the closing date.

Royal Caribbean stock traded at 273.45 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 4:43 p.m. Berlin time on Friday, October 30, 2026. For investors, the stronger outlook improves visibility into earnings, while fuel prices, foreign-exchange movements and the timing of the resort transaction remain important variables.

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