The chart below shows how RCL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, RCL sees a -4.58% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.69% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +3.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Yield and Earnings Growth: Our full-year yield is now expected to be up by more than 11% and earnings by more than 70%.
Cash Flow Milestone Achieved: We are on track to deliver more than $3.3 billion of cash flow this year and have reached a key financial milestone by returning to a fully unsecured capital structure that will support our growth ambitions and expanding capital allocation.
Private Destination Expansions: During the quarter, we also announced two exciting expansions of our private destination portfolio with the incredible Perfect Day Mexico opening in 2027 and Silversea's new hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile opening in the winter for the 2025-2026 Antarctic season.
Strong Q3 Performance: Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations due to strong close-in demand at higher prices on all of our key itineraries, coupled with continued strength in onboard revenue.
Net Yield Increase: As a result, net yields are up 7.9% year-over-year, which was a 110 basis points above our guidance.
Negative
Net Yield Increase: Net yields are up 7.9% year-over-year, which was a 110 basis points above our guidance.
Cruise Cost Increase: Net cruise costs, excluding fuel, increased 4% in constant currency.
EBITDA Growth and Margin: Adjusted EBITDA was $2.1 billion, 24% year-over-year growth, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 44%, 240 basis points higher than last year.
Net Cruise Cost Increase: Full-year net cruise costs, excluding fuel, are expected to be up 6.2% to 6.7%.
Earnings Per Share Forecast: We expect adjusted earnings per share for the quarter to be $1.40 to $1.45.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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