Royal Caribbean acquiring half of Sandals and Beaches Resorts
The cruise company is expanding into all-inclusive resorts through a $3 billion transaction.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is acquiring a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion, extending its business into the all-inclusive resort sector.
A report on the transaction said Bank of America Securities upgraded Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to a Buy rating. It also said several firms increased their price targets for the company following the acquisition.
The same report identified greater debt leverage, geopolitical uncertainty and changing fuel prices as risks connected with the deal. It listed Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with a market capitalization of $64.91 billion and an enterprise value of $87.55 billion.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. shares were reported at $243.69 as of September 28, 2026, at 21:28 WIB. That represented an increase of 0.41%.
