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Royal Caribbean Declares Dividend and Announces New $2 Billion Share Repurchase Program
The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per common share payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2025.
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