Royal Caribbean sets $1.50 dividend as 2026 earnings outlook rises
The cruise company’s latest results and raised guidance come as its shares declined during the month through September 15.
Royal Caribbean was scheduled to trade ex-dividend on September 17, 2026, with shareholders of record that day entitled to a cash dividend of $1.50 per share, according to a September 15 market report. Payment was set for October 8.
In its most recently reported quarter of 2026, Royal Caribbean posted adjusted earnings of $4.21 per share on revenue of $4.83 billion, according to a cited sector overview. Management also increased its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to between $17.73 and $17.87 per share.
Separate consensus estimates projected full-year earnings of $17.78 per share and revenue of $19.58 billion. Another forecast called for earnings of $6.35 per share in an upcoming quarter, which would represent growth of 10.43% from the comparable period a year earlier.
Royal Caribbean’s market capitalization was listed at $67.16 billion as of September 2026. Its shares closed at $254.99 on September 14 and traded around $250.98 intraday on September 15. A market analysis reported that the stock had declined 15.39% over the preceding month.
