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H2 2026 Hedge Fund Outlook

A Barclays Investment Bank survey of 340 investors reveals that interest in hedge funds and Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) is at an all-time high for H2 2026, driven by a desire for diversification, downside protection, and improved liquidity. Investors are increasingly favoring low-beta, diversifying …

Despite Persistent Geopolitical Unrest, Royal Caribbean's Brand Continues to Resonate With Consumers

Despite ongoing geopolitical issues, Royal Caribbean's brand maintains strong appeal among consumers, leading to solid demand and pricing trends in 2026. The company's occupancy has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with profits and cash flow exceeding prior peaks. Royal Caribbean is expected to achieve record …

Loop Capital Adjusts Price Target on Royal Caribbean Group to $327 From $304

Loop Capital has increased its price target for Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) shares to $327 from $304. This adjustment was published on July 29, 2026, at 12:44 pm EDT. The article also lists other recent analyst adjustments to Royal Caribbean's price targets from various …

Royal Caribbean Growth Drivers Investors Should Watch Through 2028

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is leveraging record pricing, fleet expansion, and diversified vacation platforms, including private destinations and new river cruises, to drive earnings and cash flow growth through 2028. While demand remains strong and bookings are pacing ahead, the company faces significant capital expenditures …

Royal Caribbean Group chief says booking volumes already ‘in great place’ for 2027

Royal Caribbean Group's chief executive, Jason Liberty, announced strong demand and high booking volumes for 2027, driven by new products and destinations. Despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East impacting some near-term bookings for Europe, the company reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and is optimistic …

FRN Variable Rate Fix

LONDON, July 29, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As Agent Bank, please be advised of the following rate determined on: 7/29/2026 Issue ¦ Barclays PLC - Series 287 EUR 500,000,000 FRN due October 2029 ISIN Number ¦ XS3219356642 ISIN Reference ¦ 321935664 Issue Nomin EUR ¦ 500000000 …

Grayscale Calls HYPE Cheap Beside Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle

Grayscale Calls HYPE Cheap Beside Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle Grayscale Research says Hyperliquid's HYPE (CRYPTO: $HYPE) token remains inexpensive beside fintech and crypto stocks, even as shares of its largest public-market treasury vehicle trade lower. The asset manager valued Hyperliquid using "earnings per token," …

Bernstein Lowers Price Target On Circle Stock

Wall Street brokerage Bernstein has lowered its price target on the stock of stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group (NYSE: $CRCL). In a note to clients, Bernstein lowered its price target on CRCL stock to $140 U.S. from $190 U.S. while keeping a Buy-equivalent outperform …

Susquehanna Adjusts Price Target on Royal Caribbean Group to $372 From $350, Maintains Positive Rating

Susquehanna has increased its price target for Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) to $372 from $350, while reaffirming a positive rating on the company. This adjustment reflects an optimistic outlook from the analytical firm regarding Royal Caribbean's financial prospects. The article also briefly lists other …

Company News for July 29, 2026

Shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) jumped 4% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. PACCAR Inc's (PCAR) shares gained 3.6% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.43 per …

6 things to know before getting Royal Caribbean's new credit card

Royal Caribbean Group has replaced its old credit card with two new tri-branded options: the Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® (no annual fee) and the Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® ($99 annual fee). These cards offer enhanced rewards on cruise purchases and other spending, welcome …

Royal Caribbean Raises Full-Year Guidance As Cruise Demand Remains Strong

Royal Caribbean Group reported strong second-quarter results, exceeding expectations and leading to an increase in full-year earnings guidance. The company saw robust demand, favorable joint venture performance, and lower-than-anticipated costs, with booking volumes and prices at record levels. Royal Caribbean raised its full-year adjusted …

Analysts Lift Royal Caribbean Price Targets After Q2

Wall Street analysts raised price targets for Royal Caribbean Group after its Q2 earnings call, citing upbeat 2027 booking commentary and strong onboard spending, despite concerns over the stalled Perfect Day Mexico project. Analysts from Jefferies, Susquehanna, William Blair, and BNP Paribas highlighted various …

Royal Caribbean Group Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

As of March 2026, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) employs approximately 108,415 people worldwide, representing a 5.7% growth since 2023 but a 0.5% decline year-over-year in 2026. The company is actively hiring, despite a 22.0% decline in active job postings from 2025 to 2026. …

Middle East Conflicts Weighs on Royal Caribbean’s Europe Program

Royal Caribbean Group has reported that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have negatively impacted the demand for its European sailings this summer, leading to a trimming of yield growth for the latter half of 2026. While European yields are still strong, they are …

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RCL Stock Heads For Second Weekly Gains: Royal Caribbean Expects Growth To Continue Even As Europe Cruises Face Headwinds

Royal Caribbean (RCL) Is Up 12.0% After Raising 2026 Outlook And Accelerating Buybacks - Has The Bull Case Changed?

In late July 2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises reported second-quarter revenue of US$1,488 million and net income of US$1,128 million, issued full-year 2026 guidance calling for roughly 9% year-on-year revenue growth, and confirmed progress on its share repurchase program. The company's earnings release, coupled with …

Barclays (BCS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Group Chief Executive - Coimbatore VenkatakrishnanGroup Finance Director - Angela Cross TAKEAWAYS Group Income -- GBP 8.3 billion in the second quarter, an increase of GBP 1.2 billion …

Royal Caribbean Raises Full-Year Guidance. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.

Key Points In a challenging geopolitical environment, the cruise operator still delivered solid results. Royal Caribbean lowered its top-line guidance, but raised it on the bottom line. The company is targeting 20% earnings growth through 2027.10 stocks we like better than Royal Caribbean Cruises …

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Royal Caribbean Q2 2026 Earnings: Revenue Up 6%, Fuel Costs Pressure Margins - News and Statistics

Royal Caribbean Group reported strong Q2 2026 results, exceeding estimates with a 6% increase in total revenues and a 110% load factor, despite significant fuel cost pressures. The company carried 2.4 million passengers and introduced a new ship, Legend of the Seas, demonstrating robust …

Royal Caribbean Posts Strong Q2 Despite Fuel Costs, Geopolitical Impact

Royal Caribbean Group reported strong second-quarter results, exceeding estimates despite increased fuel costs and a "modest booking impact" from geopolitical activity. While carrying more passengers and increasing revenues, the company saw declines in gross margin and net income year-over-year. Royal Caribbean raised its full-year …

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Surpassing Expectations with ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Revenue Growth: 6% year-over-year increase in the second quarter. Earnings Growth: Earnings were 8% higher than guidance. Capital Return: Over $600 million returned to investors through dividends and share repurchases. Net Yields: Increased by 1.2%, 100 basis points …

What Royal Caribbean's earnings signal for the cruise industry

Royal Caribbean Cruises stock (RCL) has caught some wind in its sails on Tuesday, holding onto post-earnings gains ahead of the close after trimming its full-year yield forecast. UBS managing director and leisure analyst Robin Farley examines how Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation's (CCL) …

Barclays Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

Barclays PLC had approximately 94,129 total employees worldwide as of March 2026, marking a 2.5% growth from 2023. The company is actively hiring with 3,069 active job postings in 2026, a 42.4% increase from 2025. Its workforce is primarily concentrated in India (38.1%), the …

Royal Caribbean’s New Numbers Reveal Where Caribbean Cruising Is Headed Next

Royal Caribbean Group's latest results show the cruise industry is rapidly evolving, with a shift towards ships as destinations, higher prices, and increased pre-cruise spending. The company reported a 6% increase in passengers and record reservation prices, indicating that deeply discounted, last-minute Caribbean cruises …

Royal Caribbean Group reveals cruise demand is still booming

Royal Caribbean Group's latest financial results indicate a continued boom in cruise demand, with record-high prices and strong booking volumes despite economic uncertainties. The company reported a 110% load factor, signifying ships are sailing extremely full, and guests are spending more on onboard experiences. …

Royal Caribbean: Big Ambitions for Celebrity River Entry

Royal Caribbean Group is highly ambitious about its Celebrity River entry, viewing it as a significant growth engine due to premium pricing and strong interest from both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean guests. CEO Jason Liberty highlighted the strategy of "miniaturizing an Edge Class ship" …

Royal Caribbean reports high booking volumes for 2027

Royal Caribbean Group is experiencing strong booking volumes for 2027, despite more modest bookings in Europe due to the Iran war. The company has seen increased close-in demand for Caribbean sailings. Royal Caribbean has also adjusted its full-year earnings expectations, raising EPS while slightly …

Barclays Q2 Earnings & Revenues Improve Y/Y, Cost Woes Linger

Barclays BCS reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to ordinary equity holders of £2.26 billion ($3.03 billion), up 36% from the prior-year quarter. An increase in revenues and a strong balance sheet supported the results. However, the company recorded higher operating expenses in the …

Royal Caribbean Stock Slips as Geopolitical Risks Cut Outlook

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL), a global cruise operator, slipped approximately 1% in Tuesday's premarket trading after reducing its annual revenue-growth forecast. The company now expects 2026 revenue to increase approximately 9%, compared with its previous forecast of about …

Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast, flags modest booking hit from Middle East

By Sanskriti Shekhar July 28 (Reuters) - Royal Caribbean raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday after beating quarterly estimates, sending its shares up 5%, ‌even as it factored in a modest hit to bookings due ‌to the travel disruptions caused by the Middle …