Royal Caribbean reports quarterly earnings above expectations
The cruise company recorded a 6.05% earnings surprise in its most recent quarter after also exceeding the prior quarter’s consensus estimate.
Royal Caribbean reported earnings of $4.21 per share for its most recent quarter, above expected earnings of $3.97 per share. The difference represented an earnings surprise of 6.05%.
The result followed another earnings beat in the previous quarter. Royal Caribbean produced $3.6 per share for that period, compared with a consensus estimate of $3.2 per share. That performance amounted to a surprise of 12.50%.
At the time of the report, Royal Caribbean had an Earnings ESP of positive 0.20%, which suggested analysts had become more optimistic about its near-term earnings potential. The company also carried a Zacks Rank #3, with a Hold designation. Together, those indicators suggested another earnings beat was possible.
Royal Caribbean’s next earnings report was expected to be released on October 27, 2026.