Welcome to our dedicated page for Royal Caribbean Group SEC filings (Ticker: RCL), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
The Royal Caribbean Group (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., NYSE: RCL) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides access to the company’s U.S. regulatory disclosures, including current reports on material events and financing activities. As a global cruise and vacation company incorporated in the Republic of Liberia, Royal Caribbean Group files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission under its legal name.
Among the key filings for RCL are Form 8-K current reports, which the company uses to disclose events such as quarterly financial results, new debt offerings, and credit agreements. Recent 8-K filings describe the issuance of senior notes, including 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036, and the use of proceeds to finance the delivery of the cruise ship Celebrity Xcel and to redeem, refinance, or repurchase existing indebtedness, including amounts outstanding under revolving credit facilities. Other 8-Ks report on credit agreements for ship financing, such as a facility for a sixth Edge-class ship, and the release of quarterly results for specific periods.
These filings help investors track how Royal Caribbean Group funds its fleet expansion and manages its capital structure. They also show the company’s approach to long-term ship financing through export credit agency-backed loans and public debt offerings. In addition, 8-Ks may incorporate or reference prospectus supplements, underwriting agreements, and indentures that govern the terms of the company’s securities.
Over time, RCL’s SEC filings will also include annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which provide broader detail on operations, risk factors, and financial statements, as well as any proxy materials and other required disclosures. Together, these documents form the regulatory record of Royal Caribbean Group’s activities as a public company.
On Stock Titan, users can review these filings and use AI-powered summaries to understand the main points of lengthy documents, such as debt agreements and financial reports. This can help readers quickly identify items related to ship financing, leverage, liquidity, and other aspects of Royal Caribbean Group’s business as reflected in its SEC disclosures.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with higher revenue, profit and margins. Total revenues rose to $4.45 billion from $3.99 billion, driven by 8.3% capacity growth and higher pricing across its brands.
Net income attributable to the company increased to $941 million from $730 million, and diluted earnings per share grew to $3.48 from $2.70. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $3.60, reflecting underlying operating strength.
Operating income improved to $1.16 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA of $1.70 billion and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 38.2%, up from 35.1%. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.83 billion, supporting significant debt refinancing, dividends and share repurchases.
The company ended the quarter with total assets of $41.99 billion, total debt (net of issuance costs) of $21.11 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $10.03 billion. Customer deposits increased to $6.55 billion, underscoring a solid booked position for upcoming sailings and a robust demand backdrop.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd passive ownership report: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 18,582,413 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.86% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 18,582,413 shares and sole voting power over 2,499,544 shares. The Schedule 13G is signed April 30, 2026, and discloses holdings held on behalf of Vanguard-managed funds and accounts.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported strong first quarter 2026 results that exceeded prior expectations. Earnings per share were $3.48, with Adjusted EPS of $3.60, driven by higher revenue, lower costs, and stronger joint venture performance. Revenue reached $4.45 billion, up 11% year over year, as load factor held above 100% and onboard spending remained robust. The company returned about $1.1 billion to shareholders through $836 million of share repurchases and $270 million in dividends and now guides full‑year 2026 Adjusted EPS to $17.10–$17.50, implying roughly 11% growth. Management noted higher fuel costs and some geopolitical pressure on Mediterranean and West Coast of Mexico itineraries but said bookings have rebounded and overall demand remains strong.
Royal Caribbean Group presents its 2026 annual meeting proxy, highlighting a strong 2025 and key governance items. The company generated $17.9 billion in total revenues, about 8.8% higher than 2024, and reported $4.3 billion in net income, with EPS of $15.61 and adjusted EPS of $15.64.
Royal Caribbean delivered 9.4 million vacations with load factors around 110%, produced nearly $6.5 billion of operating cash flow and ended 2025 with liquidity of $7.2 billion, a strong investment-grade balance sheet and leverage well below 3x. About $2 billion was returned to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
Shareholders are asked to elect 12 directors, approve an advisory say‑on‑pay vote on executive compensation, and ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditor. The proxy also details board composition, committee structures, risk oversight, executive pay design, and extensive environmental and human capital initiatives, including Destination Net Zero and expansion of private destinations and new ship classes.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ownership disclosure: The Vanguard Group filed an amendment stating it holds 0 shares of Royal Caribbean Common Stock. The filing explains an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 under SEC Release No. 34-39538 that led certain Vanguard subsidiaries and business divisions to report beneficial ownership separately.
The amendment clarifies that those subsidiaries pursue the same investment strategies and that The Vanguard Group, Inc. "no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership" of securities owned by those entities. The form is signed by Ashley Grim on 03/27/2026.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd director receives equity award. Director Christopher J. Wiernicki acquired 444 shares of common stock through a grant of restricted stock units under the company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs will vest on the date of Royal Caribbean’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd director-linked entities report large share sales. Over February 25–27, 2026, AWILHELMSEN AS conducted open‑market sales totaling 771,607 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock, according to a Form 4 filed for director Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen.
After these transactions, 16,435,910 shares are reported as indirectly held, including 12,400,651 shares owned by AWILHELMSEN AS and 4,035,259 shares owned by AWILHELMSEN ASSET MANAGEMENT AS. The filing also shows 7,689 shares held directly. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirectly held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. completed a major debt financing, issuing $1.25 billion of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2033 and $1.25 billion of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2038. The company received approximately $2.471 billion in net proceeds after fees and expenses.
Royal Caribbean plans to use the proceeds primarily to refinance its senior notes maturing in 2026 and to repay other existing debt, which may include term loans. Interest on the 2033 Notes is paid semi-annually each May 15 and November 15, while the 2038 Notes pay interest each February 27 and August 27.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd reported a large insider-related share sale involving entities associated with director Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen. Over several open-market transactions on February 20–24, 2026, AWILHELMSEN AS conducted sales totaling 473,548 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock.
The weighted-average prices disclosed in the footnotes show execution ranges from about $310.00 to $320.73 per share across the different trading buckets. After these indirect transactions, entities linked to Wilhelmsen collectively held about 17.3 million shares, and he expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except for his pecuniary interest.