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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is the world’s second-largest cruise company. On September 23, 2026, the company agreed to buy 50% of ownership in Sandals Resorts International for approximately $3 billion, implying an enterprise value of $6 billion for the resort operator. The move represents Royal Caribbean’s largest expansion into land-based hospitality. The announcement did […]

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Carnival Corporation (CCL) threw off free cash worth 9.7% of its market value over the last twelve months, more than twice the 4.4% median for an S&P 500 company. A yield that high usually means a bargain or a business the market expects to shrink. Carnival is not that simple. The cash is real, and a large share of it belongs to its lenders.

Royal Caribbean's (RCL) proposed acquisition of a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts is likely to be viewe

RCL trades near multi-year lows after its $3B Sandals stake buy, but valuation and balance sheet metrics still look reasonable. VIK commands a premium on stronger per-passenger yields. Both merit long-term consideration — the better pick depends on your growth-versus-value thesis.

Shares of cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company said it will buy half of Sandals and Beaches Resorts for about $3 billion. Royal Caribbean said the price is about 10 times forward EBITDA. Morgan Stanley has committed the debt to fund it. The company said the deal should close in early 2027, subject to approvals, and that it expects the stake to add to earnings next year. Jason Liberty, chairman and chief executive, said in the rel

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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) stock rose in Wednesday premarket trading after the company agreed to invest about $3 billion for a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts.The deal expands Royal Caribbean into all-inclusive resorts and is expected to boost earnings next year. The company said the deal gives it greater exposure to the roughly $2 trillion global vacation market.Royal Caribbean Bets $3 Billion On SandalsRoyal Caribbean will acquire the stake at about 10 times forward EBITDA, usin

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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for approximately $3 billion, expanding the cruise operator’s business into the all-inclusive resort market. The companies said Wednesday that the investment will create a joint venture combining the Caribbean resort portfolio of Sandals and Beaches with Royal Caribbean’s cruise, private destination and vacation operations.

The transaction would value Sandals at $6 billion, making it Royal Caribbean’s largest-ever acquisition.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.09% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.52%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.05%, and December E-mini...

Royal Caribbean (RCL) concluded the recent trading session at $250.25, signifying a +1.81% move from its prior day's close.

CCL's fuel-efficiency gains and tighter cost controls support margin improvement despite higher fuel prices and geopolitical volatility.

On August 20, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) said it had completed a sale of $1.25 billion of notes that carry a 5.55% coupon and come due on January 20, 2034. The money is earmarked first for floating-rate term loans, with anything left over used to repay or refinance other debt, and the offering rode on […]

Royal Caribbean Group previously announced a total dividend of US$1.50 per share, with an ex-dividend date of 17 September 2026, extending a quarterly payout pattern in place since 2024 and supported by a dividend payout ratio of about 31%. This consistency in dividends, backed by profitability metrics, highlights management’s emphasis on cash returns to shareholders alongside reinvestment in the cruise business. Next, we’ll explore how this sizable, recurring dividend commitment shapes...

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Royal Caribbean (RCL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) recently announced a total dividend of $1.5 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-17. This payout consists of $1.5 per share in cash dividends, payable on 2026-10-08.

Fuel costs are quickly separating winners from losers

Royal Caribbean (RCL) reached $248.77 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.57% change compared to its last close.

Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and NCL are all trading lower this year.

Carnival's $7B-plus fiscal 2026 EBITDA outlook remains intact as record results, tighter costs and fuel-efficiency gains likely counter European pressure.

With products ranging from cardboard boxes to new drugs, these companies are all on track to double their earnings.

A prolonged slide in Royal Caribbean shares has put the stock's price at odds with its underlying business metrics.

The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.

Carnival's record booking curve and higher forward pricing support yields, though European headwinds are likely to keep growth uneven in 2026.

Airlines, cruise lines, and casino stocks all navigated the same peak travel season and came out in completely different places. The reasons why reveal which trade actually has a durable tailwind and which is one bad quarter away from a real problem.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.