| Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported third-quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $4.21 and Adjusted EPS of $5.20. These results were better than the company's guidance due to stronger pricing on close-in demand, continued strength in onboard revenue and lower costs due to timing. Additionally, balance sheet actions taken in the third quarter resulted in lower interest expenses and the company's return to its pre-COVID unsecured balance sheet. |
| The company is increasing its full-year 2024 Adjusted EPS guidance to $11.57 - $11.62. The increase in earnings expectations is driven by the strong revenue performance in the third quarter and an increase in pricing expectations for the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter Adjusted EPS guidance of $1.40 - $1.45 includes $0.24 of headwinds – one-third is related to Hurricane Milton, with the remainder driven by the timing of costs shifting from the third quarter, and higher non-cash stock compensation. |
| “Our exceptional third quarter results and increased full-year expectations reflect the robust demand for our differentiated vacation experiences," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, of Royal Caribbean Group. "We see elevated demand patterns continuing as we build the business for 2025, and although the yield comparable will be a high bar, our proven formula of moderate capacity growth, moderate yield growth and strong cost discipline is expected to continue to deliver strong financial results. While we are still very early in the planning process, we anticipate earnings per share in 2025 to start with a $14 handle." |
| Third Quarter 2024: |
- The load factor in the third quarter was 111%.
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- Gross Margin Yields were up 13.4% as reported. Net Yields were up 7.9% in Constant Currency and as reported.
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- Gross Cruise Costs per Available Passenger Cruise Days ("APCD") increased by 1.3% as reported. Net Cruise Costs ("NCC"), excluding Fuel, per APCD increased by 4.0% in Constant-Currency and as-reported.
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- Total revenues were $4.9 billion, Net Income was $1.1 billion or $4.21 per share, Adjusted Net Income was $1.4 billion or $5.20 per share, and Adjusted EBITDA was $2.1 billion.
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| Full Year 2024 Outlook: |
- Net Yields are expected to increase from 10.8% to 11.3% in Constant Currency (10.9% to 11.4% as reported).
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- NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD is expected to increase approximately 6.2% to 6.7% in Constant Currency and as reported. The increase in costs, compared to prior guidance, is driven by higher stock-based compensation.
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- Adjusted EPS is expected to grow 71% year-over-year and be in the range of $11.57 to $11.62.
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| Third Quarter 2024 Results |
| Net Income for the third quarter of 2024 was $1.1 billion or $4.21 per share compared to Net Income of $1.0 billion or $3.65 per share for the same period in the prior year. Adjusted Net Income was $1.4 billion or $5.20 per share for the third quarter of 2024 compared to Adjusted Net Income of $1.1 billion or $3.85 per share for the same period in the prior year. The company also reported total revenues of $4.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.1 billion. |
| Gross Margin Yields increased by 13.4% as reported, and Net Yields increased by 7.9% in Constant Currency (and as reported) when compared to the third quarter of 2023. The load factor for the quarter was 111%. Net Yield growth exceeded the company's guidance mainly due to higher pricing across key products, with particular strength for European and Alaskan itineraries, and better onboard revenue. |
| Gross Cruise Costs per APCD increased by 1.3% as reported, compared to the third quarter of 2023. NCC, excluding Fuel, per APCD increased 4.0% in Constant Currency (and as-reported), when compared to the third quarter of 2023, and includes the benefit of costs that are shifting to the fourth quarter. |
| Royal Caribbean Group continues to deliver the best vacation experience through innovative new ships and exciting private destinations. This quarter, the Company announced its plans to expand its private destinations portfolio with Perfect Day Mexico, expected to open in 2027. The company also announced Silversea’s new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile to provide a further-elevated and seamless guest experience for its Antarctica expeditions, expected to open in 2025. These new experiences are in addition to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, expected to open in 2025, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel expected to open in 2026. |
| “We wake up every day obsessively focused on our mission of delivering a lifetime of the very best vacation experiences to our guests. In pursuit of that mission, we are very excited to further broaden our Perfect Day Collection with Perfect Day Mexico and to develop the Southernmost hotel on Earth," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, of Royal Caribbean Group. “Together with the expansion of our Icon Class, we look to continue to change the game and position ourselves to win a greater share of the $1.9 trillion vacation industry.” |
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