https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-stock-plummets-12-following-3-billion-deal-with-sandals-resortsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-stock-plummets-12-following-3-billion-deal-with-sandals-resortshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-caribbean-stock-plummets-12-following-3-billion-deal-with-sandals-resorts#u84506Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:21:48 +0000Royal Caribbean shares fell 12% following the acquisition of a stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion. The transaction grants the cruise line a 50% equity stake in the resort operator. This price point implies a total valuation for Sandals of more than $6 billion. Investors reacted negatively to the news, resulting in the stock's worst single-day performance in six months.Why it mattersThe deal integrates land-based luxury resorts with Royal Caribbean's cruise operations. This expansion represents a significant capital commitment to the resort sector. Market volatility reflects inve