Form 8-K · Current report
Royal Caribbean Group 8-K, filed Jul 28, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000884887
- Accession no.
- 0000884887-26-000036
Summary
Royal Caribbean Group reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $4.20 and adjusted EPS of $4.21, above its guidance, on $4.8 billion of revenue, and raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $17.73–$17.87. CEO Jason Liberty credited brand strength and the launch of the Icon-class ship Legend of the Seas, while CFO Naftali Holtz said early 2027 booking trends are pacing ahead of historical levels and the company noted a modest booking impact on select itineraries from prolonged geopolitical activity.
Key points
- Q2 net income was $1.1 billion, or $4.20 per share, with adjusted net income of $1.1 billion, or $4.21 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 billion.
- Total revenue rose 6% year over year to $4.8 billion; capacity increased 5% and the company served 2.4 million guests, up 6%, with a 110% load factor.
- Full-year 2026 guidance includes revenue growth of 9%, adjusted EPS of $17.73–$17.87, and capital expenditures of about $4.7 billion.
- Royal Caribbean returned over $600 million to shareholders in Q2 through $199 million of buybacks and $404 million of dividends; liquidity was $6.9 billion as of June 30, 2026.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 28, 2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company, whether made before or after the filing of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. …
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