Mar 31, 2020

Royal Caribbean Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Royal Caribbean Group faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a net loss for the first quarter of 2020. The company suspended its global cruise operation in March, leading to cancelled sailings and reduced capacity.

Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported a US GAAP Net Loss of $(1.4) billion for the first quarter of 2020, compared to a Net Income of $249.7 million in the prior year. The results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the suspension of global cruise operations and a non-cash asset impairment loss of $1.1 billion. The company has taken actions to enhance liquidity and reduce operating expenses in response to the crisis.

Suspended global cruise operation starting March 13, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the cancellation of 130 sailings.

Reported a US GAAP Net Loss of $(1.4) billion, or $(6.91) per share, compared to a Net Income of $249.7 million, or $1.19 per share, in the prior year, including a non-cash asset impairment loss of $1.1 billion.

Implemented programs to offer future cruise credits in lieu of cash refunds for cancelled sailings, with approximately 45% of guests requesting cash refunds as of April 30, 2020.

Enhanced liquidity by approximately $4.0 billion through a secured bond issuance and increased revolver capacity, and reduced 2020 capital expenditures by $3.0 billion.

Total Revenue
$2.03B
Previous year: $2.44B
-16.7%
EPS
-$1.48
Previous year: $1.31
-213.0%
Occupancy
103%
Previous year: 107.1%
-3.8%
Gross Profit
$522M
Previous year: $1.03B
-49.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.89B
Previous year: $248M
+1467.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.05B
Previous year: $608M
-273.2%
Total Assets
$33.4B
Previous year: $28.7B
+16.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects to incur a net loss on both a US GAAP and adjusted basis for its second quarter and the 2020 fiscal year; the extent of which will depend on the timing and extent of our return to service.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income