Royal Caribbean agrees to Sandals partnership ahead of third-quarter results
The cruise group’s reported 50 percent investment comes as analysts and investors await its October earnings update.
Royal Caribbean Group agreed to partner with Sandals Resorts in a deal supported by a 50 percent investment on October 14, 2026, according to a report. Further terms of the arrangement were not included in the available information.
The development followed Stifel’s October 13 decision to reiterate its Buy rating on Royal Caribbean shares. According to a financial report, the firm maintained a stock-price target of USD 415.00 ahead of the cruise company’s third-quarter results.
Royal Caribbean had reported 6 percent revenue growth for the second quarter and adjusted earnings of USD 4.21 per share on July 28. A transcript of the company’s earnings call said it delivered 2.4 million vacations during the quarter, while net yields increased 1.2 percent.
The company scheduled its third-quarter results call for October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, according to a separate report.
