Royal Caribbean Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Royal Caribbean Group reported a strong third quarter with Earnings per Share (EPS) of $3.65 and Adjusted EPS of $3.85, exceeding expectations due to high demand and onboard revenue. The company is increasing its full year 2023 Adjusted EPS guidance to $6.58 – $6.63. Bookings remain strong and significantly exceed 2019 levels.
Third quarter EPS was $3.65 and Adjusted EPS was $3.85, surpassing company guidance.
Full year 2023 Adjusted EPS guidance increased to $6.58 - $6.63.
Load factor for the third quarter was 110%.
Demand for 2024 continues to accelerate, outpacing 2019 levels, with higher booked load factors and rates.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects Net Yields to be up 16.2% to 16.7% in Constant-Currency and 15.0% to 15.5% As-Reported, both compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. Adjusted EPS is expected to be $1.05 to $1.10 per share for the fourth quarter.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strong demand for vacation experiences.
- Strength in onboard revenue.
- Net Yields are expected to increase 16.2% to 16.7% in Constant-Currency compared to Q4 2019.
- Net Cruise Costs per APCD for the quarter are expected to increase 3.9% to 4.4% in Constant-Currency compared to Q4 2019.
- Company expects fourth quarter Adjusted EPS to be $1.05 to $1.10 per share.
Challenges Ahead
- Fuel pricing and foreign exchange rates are negatively impacting EPS by $0.15.
- Impacted sailings related to Israel deployment are negatively impacting the quarter by approximately $0.03.
- Fuel expense is expected to be approximately $300 million for the fourth quarter.
- Net Cruise Costs per APCD for the quarter are expected to increase 3.3% to 3.8% As-Reported, compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Fuel pricing and foreign exchange rates are negatively impacting EPS.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income