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Royal Caribbean Invests $3B for 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts

Key Facts

1Royal Caribbean Group invested $3 billion to acquire a 50% interest in Sandals resorts.

Royal Caribbean Group invested $3 billion to acquire a 50% interest in Sandals resorts, The Maritime Executive reported. The investment forms a joint venture designed to integrate sea and land-based vacation experiences, broadening distribution channels through a new leisure travel model.

Sandals operates 20 resorts with over 6,300 rooms, while Royal Caribbean maintains a fleet of 71 ships worldwide. The company's stock experienced volatility following the announcement, hitting a 52-week low of $222 on September 23, 2026, before ending that week at $243.

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    Update: Bank of America upgraded Royal Caribbean's stock rating to 'Buy' following the acquisition announcement. Additionally, Citigroup raised its price target for the shares to $362, while Morgan Stanley increased its target to $300.