Royal Caribbean Shares Surge After 2026 Profit Forecast Exceeds Wall Street Estimates
Royal Caribbean Group forecast 2026 earnings above expectations following record bookings. The news triggered a significant share price rally across the sector.
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Royal Caribbean Group shares jumped roughly 16% in early trading on Thursday after the company provided a fiscal 2026 adjusted profit forecast that surpassed Wall Street expectations. Royal Caribbean Groupannounced it expects adjusted profit per share for the full year to fall between $17.70 and $18.10, which sits above the $17.66 per share consensus estimate compiled by LSEG. This positive guidance and the underlying booking signals from Royal Caribbean Groupare critical as they directly impact the near-term revenue and earnings outlook for the operator and provide an immediate read-through for the broader cruise industry.
