Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) posted solid fourth-quarter results on Thursday as strong demand, higher yields, and cost controls supported year-over-year earnings growth to close out the year. The cruise operator reported adjusted earnings of $2.80 per share, in line with expectations, on revenue of $4.259 billion, which missed the $4.262 billion consensus estimate. GAAP EPS for the quarter was $2.76, compared with $2.02 a year earlier. Net income rose to $0.8 billion from $0.6 billion, while adjusted ...

Industry Overview - The leisure industry is characterized by fluctuations in performance based on economic cycles, as consumer spending on discretionary items varies with job security [1] - Despite economic downturns, long-term investors may find opportunities in leisure stocks [2] Royal Caribbean - Royal Caribbean operates under multiple brands, targeting different demographics: families, premium segments, and ultra-luxury markets [2] - The company generates most of its revenue from passenger ticket sales, with onboard revenue contributing about one-third of total revenue [3] - Royal Caribbean reported a strong fourth-quarter performance with a 13.2% year-over-year revenue growth to $4.3 billion, and two-thirds of its capacity already booked for the current year [4] - The company plans to launch four new ships by 2028 to meet strong demand [4] - Royal Caribbean's stock gained 23.3% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by approximately 10 percentage points, and its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio decreased from 22 to 19 [9] Six Flags - Six Flags merged with Cedar Fair in July 2024, becoming the largest regional theme park operator in North America with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and nine resorts [5] - Despite the larger size, Six Flags faced operational challenges, with Q3 attendance increasing by only 1% and spending per person declining by 4%, leading to a 2.3% year-over-year revenue drop to $1.3 billion [6] - Management's strategy focuses on enhancing guest experience, cutting costs, managing capital expenditures efficiently, and selling non-core assets to drive higher attendance and spending [7] - Six Flags' stock lost 60.5% over the past year, contrasting with the S&P 500's 13.4% gain, indicating significant operational challenges [8]

Royal Caribbean Cruise line's "Ovation of the Seas" on Dec 29, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean (RCL), a global cruise vacation operator, rose sharply on substantial volume following its Q4 earnings report. The key factor was not only the reported figures but also a noteworthy increase in guidance, propelled by outstanding initial results from its new high-margin private destination, the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which launched in late December 2025. This indicates a possible s ...

Chief Financial Officer Naftali Holtz said fourth-quarter net yields grew 2.5% on a constant-currency basis, slightly above the midpoint of guidance, on 10% capacity growth. He added that total revenue rose 13% in the quarter and net cruise costs excluding fuel decreased 6.3% in constant currency, in line with guidance. Adjusted earnings per share in the quarter were $2.80, with outperformance versus guidance driven by favorable revenue and stronger joint venture performance.Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty c ...

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We recently published 10 Big Names With Explosive Gains.  Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) was one of the top performers on Thursday. Royal Caribbean rallied for a second day on Thursday, jumping 18.65 percent to finish at $345.98 apiece following a strong earnings performance and a highly optimistic outlook for the year. In an earnings call, the company said that attributable net income for full-year 2025 surged by 48 percent to $4.268 billion from only $2.877 billion in 2024, as total revenues g ...

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Core Insights - Royal Caribbean Group's stock surged over 15% intraday following the release of fourth-quarter earnings that met expectations and provided 2026 guidance surpassing analyst forecasts [1] Financial Performance - The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.80 for the fourth quarter, aligning with consensus estimates, and generated revenue of $4.26 billion, also in line with forecasts [2] - For the full year 2025, Royal Caribbean achieved adjusted EPS of $15.64 on revenue of $17.9 billion, exceeding prior guidance due to stronger revenue and improved joint venture performance [2] Future Projections - For 2026, the company projected adjusted EPS between $17.70 and $18.10, above the consensus estimate of $17.66, anticipating double-digit growth in revenue and earnings supported by a 6.7% increase in capacity and continued yield growth [3] - Booking trends are strong, with the highest seven booking weeks in history recorded during Cyber Sales and the start of WAVE season, with approximately two-thirds of 2026 capacity already booked at record pricing levels [3] Expansion Plans - Royal Caribbean announced fleet expansion plans, including a new Discovery Class with two firm ship orders and options for four additional vessels, with the first delivery expected in 2029 [4] - Celebrity Cruises plans to expand its river cruise fleet to 20 ships by 2031 [4] - For the first quarter of 2026, adjusted EPS is projected between $3.18 and $3.28, with net yields expected to rise 2.4% to 2.9% year over year [4]