Royal Caribbean stock gained 2.92 percent on October 2

Published on 10/04/2026 at 23:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Royal Caribbean stock was last at USD 277.88 after the October 2 session. The Sandals agreement adds a USD 3 billion resort investment, while Q2 adjusted EPS reached USD 4.21.

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Royal Caribbean stock (ISIN LR0008862868) was last at USD 277.88 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, up 2.92 percent from the previous close. The main strategic development remains the group's USD 3 billion investment for a 50 percent stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, announced on September 23, 2026, by PR Newswire.

Sandals broadens the vacation platform

The transaction expands Royal Caribbean beyond cruises into all-inclusive resorts and covers the Sandals and Beaches brands. According to PR Newswire on September 23, 2026, the transaction is expected to close in early 2027 and be accretive to earnings next year.

The partnership is financed with committed debt financing from Morgan Stanley, adding a capital-allocation issue alongside the growth opportunity. Reuters reported on September 23, 2026, that the deal would add Sandals' 20 resorts to Royal Caribbean's portfolio.

Second quarter sets the earnings base

Royal Caribbean's second quarter of 2026 produced USD 4.83 billion in revenue, up 6.5 percent year over year, while adjusted EPS reached USD 4.21 versus a USD 3.98 consensus. MarketBeat reported the figures for the quarter released on July 28, 2026.

Full-year 2026 guidance stands at adjusted EPS of USD 17.730-17.870, while third-quarter guidance is USD 6.260-6.360. The combination of higher earnings and a large resort investment gives investors two separate figures to weigh: operating momentum and balance-sheet execution.

Analysts keep targets above the stock

MarketBeat shows a Moderate Buy consensus from 23 analysts, with an average target of USD 357.80, a high of USD 425.00 and a low of USD 298.00. The average target is 28.8 percent above the USD 277.88 stock price.

Investing.com reported on September 24, 2026, that JPMorgan raised its target to USD 394.00 from USD 345.00 while retaining an Overweight rating. The same report cited third-quarter net-yield expectations of positive 0.5 percent against management guidance of approximately flat.

Investing.com lists November 2, 2026, as the next results date.

Stock remains below its yearly high

Royal Caribbean stock was last at USD 277.88 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 222.22 to USD 356.39 and a market capitalization of USD 74.5 billion.