Royal Caribbean shares close lower as 2026 earnings guidance is set
The cruise company also announced a USD 1.50-per-share dividend scheduled for payment in October.
Royal Caribbean stock closed at USD 248.77 on September 16, 2026, down 2.57% from the prior session.
Market-tracking data showed that Royal Caribbean reported quarterly earnings per share of USD 4.21, compared with estimates of USD 3.98. The company recorded quarterly revenue of USD 4.83 billion.
The same data said Royal Caribbean set full-year 2026 earnings-per-share guidance of USD 17.730 to USD 17.870. Its third-quarter 2026 earnings-per-share guidance was USD 6.260 to USD 6.360. The consensus rating was listed as Moderate Buy, with an average price target of USD 353.40.
Separate financial data reported that Royal Caribbean Group announced a dividend of USD 1.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was set for September 17, 2026, and payment was scheduled for October 8, 2026. The trailing 12-month dividend yield was reported at 1.96%, while the forward dividend yield was 2.38%.
