On July 28, Royal Caribbean Cruises rose 3.03% in regular trading, trading at $319.28/share, with turnover of $351 million.
On the news front, the company released its second-quarter earnings report pre-market, delivering results that exceeded market expectations while raising full-year guidance. The company now expects full-year adjusted EPS of $17.73 to $17.87, significantly above the FactSet consensus estimate of $17.32. Booking prices remain at record highs, with volumes surpassing prior-year levels and occupancy rates staying robust across its portfolio.
Additionally, management disclosed capacity growth plans of 4%, 6%, and 7% for the next three years respectively, signaling medium-term expansion confidence. Forward booking trends also show strength, tracking well ahead of historical levels. The CEO noted that while the ongoing Middle East conflict has had some impact on Mediterranean routes, the effect remains moderate, with exposure concentrated in Q3.
Within the Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines sector, Booking Holdings rose 4.78%, Carnival gained 2.08%, and Airbnb advanced 2.73%, reflecting broad sector strength.
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