
Royal Caribbean's Sandals deal adds a new growth avenue as strong bookings and cash flow support momentum, but leverage and execution risks remain.
Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is an American global cruise holding company incorporated in Liberia and based in Miami, Florida, US.
| Revenue (TTM) | $18.68B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $9.39B |
| EBITDA | $6.93B |
| Operating Margin | 27.10% |
| Return on Equity | 44.70% |
| Return on Assets | 7.68% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $69.06 |
| Book Value | $38.27 |
| Price-to-Book | 6.14 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.47 |
| EV/Revenue | 4.575 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.61 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -4.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $267.45M |
| Float | $241.97M |
| % Insiders | 6.20% |
| % Institutions | 90.77% |
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Royal Caribbean's Sandals deal adds a new growth avenue as strong bookings and cash flow support momentum, but leverage and execution risks remain.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

Royal Caribbean plans to take a 50% stake in Sandals, a move that gives the cruise line access to wealthier customers.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for approximately $3 billion, expanding the cruise operator into the all-inclusive resort market. The partnership will combine Sandals and Beaches Resorts' all-inclusive resort expertise with Royal Caribbean Group's vacation platform, including its cruise brands and private destinations.

Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL | RCL Price Prediction) shares are sliding in Wednesday morning trading after the cruise operator confirmed overnight that it has signed an agreement to buy a stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts.

Royal Caribbean is buying a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts, with the deal expected to close early 2027.

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Royal Caribbean Group said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Caribbean resorts operator Sandals Resorts International, expanding the cruise company's presence in land-based vacation experiences.

Royal Caribbean Group Investment to Advance Sandals and Beaches' Growth and Broaden the Group's Vacation Portfolio MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica and MIAMI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) and Sandals Resorts today announced the signing of an agreement to form a partnership in the all-inclusive resort space with a 50% investment from Royal Caribbean Group.

Royal Caribbean is near a deal to take a 50% equity stake in Sandals, according to a person familiar with the matter. The talks would value Sandals at $6 billion, but discussions are ongoing and may not result in a transaction.
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