Royal Caribbean stock jumps after-hours as 2026 profit view tops Street on record “Wave” bookings
Royal Caribbean shares jumped 18.6% after hours to $345.98 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook, citing record early bookings. The cruise line now expects adjusted EPS of $17.70 to $18.10 for 2026. Carnival, Norwegian, and Viking Holdings also gained sharply in after-hours trading. Royal Caribbean announced new ship orders with France’s Chantiers de l’Atlantique, with the first vessel set for 2029.