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Get filing alertsRoyal Caribbean beats Q2 guidance, raises full-year EPS to $17.73–$17.87, returns $600M+
Filed July 28, 2026 · Period ending July 28, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Q2 2026 EPS of $4.20 (Adjusted $4.21) beat guidance; full-year Adjusted EPS raised to $17.73–$17.87 (14% YoY growth), driven by strong close-in demand, lower costs, and favorable joint-venture performance.
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Q2 revenue $4.8B (+6% YoY), Net Yields +1.9% as-reported (+1.2% Constant Currency), load factor 110%; full-year revenue expected +9% YoY, Net Yields +2.35% to +2.85% as-reported.
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Returned $600M+ to shareholders in Q2 via $199M buyback (0.8M shares) and $404M dividends; $805M remains under current authorization; liquidity $6.9B, revolver increased $250M to $6.6B.
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Modest near-term booking impact on select itineraries from prolonged geopolitical activity; company remains booked at record prices, volumes above prior year, early 2027 trends pacing ahead.
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
Summary
Royal Caribbean reported strong Q2 2026 results, with diluted EPS of $4.20 and Adjusted EPS of $4.21 exceeding prior guidance. The company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS outlook to $17.73–$17.87, representing 14% year-over-year growth, driven by robust close-in demand, cost discipline, and favorable joint-venture performance.
Q2 revenue of $4.8 billion grew 6% year over year, with Net Yields up 1.9% as-reported and a 110% load factor, underscoring sustained pricing power and demand strength. For the full year, the company expects 9% revenue growth and Net Yields to increase 2.35% to 2.85% as-reported.
Royal Caribbean returned over $600 million to shareholders in Q2 through $199 million in share repurchases and $404 million in dividends, with $805 million remaining under its current buyback authorization. Liquidity stood at $6.9 billion as of June 30, 2026, and the company increased its revolving credit facility by $250 million to $6.6 billion total capacity in July. The company disclosed a modest near-term booking impact on select itineraries due to prolonged geopolitical activity, but noted it remains booked at record prices with booking volumes above prior-year levels and robust load factors. Early booking trends for 2027 are encouraging and pacing ahead of historical levels, including for itineraries affected by geopolitical developments in 2026.
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Royal Caribbean reports Q2 2026 EPS of $4.20, beats guidance, raises full-year Adjusted EPS to $17.73–$17.87, and returns $600M+ to shareholders.
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Revenue is expected to grow 9% year over year. Net Yields are expected to increase 2.35% to 2.85% as-reported and 1.75% to 2.25% in Constant Currency.
For full-year 2026, Royal Caribbean expects revenue to grow 9% year over year. Net Yields are projected to increase 2.35% to 2.85% as-reported (1.75% to 2.25% in Constant Currency), reflecting sustained pricing strength and demand.
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