Record First Quarter Results
Delivered record Q1 revenues, net yields, operating income and EBITDA; net income of $275 million, up more than 55% year-over-year and $40 million ($0.03 per share) ahead of December guidance.
Yield and Bookings Strength
Net yields rose 2.7% year-over-year in Q1; bookings for current-year sailings increased ~10% YoY with nearly 85% of 2026 capacity already booked and cumulative future-year bookings at a first-quarter record.
Higher Customer Deposits and Onboard Spend
Customer deposits reached a Q1 record of almost $8.0 billion, nearly 10% above prior-year; guests are purchasing more pre-cruise packages and onboard spend is strengthening, contributing to revenue upside.
Operational Cost Improvements
Q1 operational improvements (including a 4.7% reduction in fuel consumption YoY) contributed approximately $0.07 per share of favorability vs prior year and were ~100+ bps better than December yield guidance and >0.5 point better on cruise costs without fuel vs guidance.
Raised Confidence & Strategic Plan (PROPEL)
Introduced 'PROPEL' with targets by 2029: ROIC >16%, EPS growth >50% vs 2025, distribution of >40% of cash from operations (~$14B), invest >$15B back into the business, net debt/EBITDA target ~2.75% and >25% reduction in GHG intensity vs 2019.
Measured Capacity and Capital Allocation
Disciplined capacity growth planned (only 3 ships to enter service during PROPEL period), $2.5 billion initial share buyback authorization announced, and strategy to balance reinvestment with returning capital to shareholders.
Improved Full-Year Assumptions (Excluding Fuel Volatility)
March guidance assumes ~2.75% yield growth (25 bps better than December), cruise costs without fuel per ALBD up ~3.1% (15 bps better than December) and normalized full-year yield growth ~3.25% after certain adjustments; EBIT/EBITDA outlook remains strong (reference $7B EBITDA forecast).