Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis
Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
What the Q2 FY26 call signalled
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The short version
- Revenue is expected to grow roughly double digits year-over-year in 2026. - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2026 expected to grow double digits, with guidance between $17.10 and $17.50.
From Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 29 May 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Revenue is expected to grow roughly double digits year-over-year in 2026.
- Net yield is projected to grow between 1.5% and 2.5% for the full year.
- Capacity is forecasted to grow 6.7% in 2026, with higher growth in Q1 and Q3 than Q2 and Q4.
- Strong book positions and high demand, particularly for Caribbean and European itineraries, support growth.
- Continued investments in technology, AI, and loyalty programs drive repeat customer growth (now 40% repeat guests).
- New product offerings like Star, Xcel, Legend of the Seas, and Royal Beach Club Santorini contribute to yield and revenue expansion.
- Expectation to maintain strong margins through cost discipline and operational efficiencies without compromising guest experience.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Recent orders placed for Icon VI and Icon VII ships, continuing the Icon platform's success and confidence in delivering industry-leading guest experiences and returns.
- Ongoing innovation on the Icon series to maintain high satisfaction scores and superior economics.
- Opened Royal Beach Club Santorini following last year's Paradise Island launch; Royal Beach Club Cozumel expected to open in early 2028.
- Actively progressing Perfect Day Mexico and Costa Maya projects, expected to open late 2027 and ramp up in early 2028.
- Capital investments focus on enhancing unique destination experiences and technology platforms.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The company recently announced orders for two new ships: Icon VI and Icon VII.
- These orders reflect the success and confidence in the Icon platform.
- The upcoming delivery of Legend of the Seas, the third Icon-class ship, is highly anticipated and strongly booked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Q2 FY26 results?
- Revenue is expected to grow roughly double digits year-over-year in 2026. - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2026 expected to grow double digits, with guidance between $17.10 and $17.50.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. share price analysis?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 16.3 with a market cap of $75,441. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. planning capital expenditure?
- Recent orders placed for Icon VI and Icon VII ships, continuing the Icon platform's success and confidence in delivering industry-leading guest experiences and returns.
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