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Royal Caribbean beats Q2 earnings but trims revenue forecast

economy-finance · 2026-07-28

Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.21 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.98 per share. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook to $17.73–$17.87 per share, up from the previous range of $17.10–$17.50. However, it trimmed its revenue forecast due to geopolitical uncertainties affecting booking patterns. The cruise operator cited strong demand but noted softer trends in certain regions.

Key facts

  • Royal Caribbean reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $4.21, beating estimates of $3.98.
  • Full-year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $17.73–$17.87 from $17.10–$17.50.
  • Revenue forecast trimmed due to geopolitical uncertainties.
  • Strong demand overall but softer bookings in some regions.
  • Reported by Reuters.
  • Stock ticker: RCL.
  • Earnings released on Tuesday.
  • Geopolitical factors impacting booking patterns.

Entities

Institutions

  • Royal Caribbean
  • Reuters

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