Royal Caribbean shares edge higher as Sandals transaction awaits approvals
The cruise group’s stock gained 0.51% in pre-market trading, while a planned resort partnership is expected to close in early 2027.
Royal Caribbean Group shares were priced at EUR 257.50 in pre-market trading at 7:36 a.m. CEST on October 7, 2026, according to Lang & Schwarz. That marked a 0.51% increase from its prior close of EUR 256.20 on October 6.
Lang & Schwarz listed a pre-market bid of EUR 255.50 and an ask of EUR 259.50.
Separately, a September 23 release reported that Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts had signed an agreement to establish a partnership in the all-inclusive resort market. Under the proposed transaction, Royal Caribbean will acquire a 50% equity interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for approximately $3 billion.
The acquisition is backed by committed debt financing from Morgan Stanley, according to the release. Closing is anticipated in early 2027, subject to customary approvals and other closing conditions. The release also said the transaction is expected to increase earnings in the following year.
