Earnings Call
Apr 30, 2026
Q1 FY2026
EPS Estimate
3.24
EPS Actual
3.60
Post-Earnings Close
$263.76
Earnings Reaction
+3.8%
Royal Caribbean Group opened 2026 with a quarter that beat on every major financial metric, setting the tone for what management expects to be another year of double-digit revenue and earnings growth. Adjusted EPS of $3.60 came in $0.37 above the midpoint of guidance and 33% higher year-over-year, driven by better-than-expected revenue, disciplined cost execution, and stronger joint venture contributions. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, net yields expanded 2%, above the high end of guidance, and adjusted EBITDA margins reached 38%, up more than 300 basis points. The company delivered 12% more vacations than the prior year period, with notable increases in Millennial and repeat guest demographics. Operating cash flow of $1.8 billion grew 13%, and the company returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and $836 million in share repurchases.
Report generated on May 2, 2026
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Chief Executive Officer
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
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