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Onespaworld Holdings Ltd.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 3 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • 21st consecutive quarter of record revenues and EBITDA: Q2 2026 marked the company's 21st consecutive quarter of record total revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, capping an exceptional first half of the year with strong operational execution. Source
  • Total revenues increased 9 percent to record level: Q2 total revenues reached $261.2 million, up 9% from $240.7 million in Q2 2025, including $0.9 million from exiting Asia resorts business. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 13 percent to record: Q2 Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to record $34.4 million from $30.5 million in Q2 2025, exceeding midpoint of prior guidance. Source
  • Cruise ship count expanded to 208 vessels: Company ended Q2 operating health and wellness centers on 208 ships (up from 200 in Q2 2025), with average ship count of 202 for the quarter versus 191 in prior year. Source
  • AI innovations showing early revenue gains: Company realizing initial revenue gains from introducing AI-driven strategies to substantially all health and wellness centers at sea, with broader AI implementation across business underway. Source
  • Cash position increased to $41.6 million: Cash increased to $41.6 million at June 30, 2026 from $17.3 million at March 31, 2026, following strong cash generation in the first half. Source
  • Total liquidity of $91.6 million provides flexibility: Total liquidity reached $91.6 million including the $50 million undrawn credit facility, providing significant financial flexibility for growth and debt repayment. Source

“We are pleased to deliver our 21 st consecutive quarter of record Total revenues and Adjusted EBITDA to cap an exceptional first half of the year.”

Leonard Fluxman, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total Revenues Sourcethree months ended September 30, 2026$268 to $273 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethree months ended September 30, 2026$35 to $37 millionNew
Total Revenues Sourceyear ended December 31, 2026$1.018 to $1.038 billionRaised from $1.014 to $1.034 billion
Adjusted EBITDA Sourceyear ended December 31, 2026$130 to $140 millionRaised from $129.0 to $139.0 million
Quarterly Dividend Sourcepayable September 2, 2026$0.05 per common shareKept
Period End Ship Count Sourcethree months ended September 30, 2026208 shipsNew
Period End Ship Count Sourceyear ended December 31, 2026210 shipsKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: FY 2026 total revenues guidance raised to $1.018-$1.038 billion from prior $1.014-$1.034 billion Source
  • Guidance raised: FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $130-$140 million from prior $129.0-$139.0 million Source
  • New guidance: Q3 2026 guidance introduced with revenues of $268-$273 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $35-$37 million Source

Record Quarterly Results and Consecutive Achievement

  • 21st consecutive quarter of record revenues and EBITDA: Q2 2026 marked the company's 21st consecutive quarter of record total revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, capping an exceptional first half of the year with strong operational execution. Source
  • Total revenues increased 9 percent to record level: Q2 total revenues reached $261.2 million, up 9% from $240.7 million in Q2 2025, including $0.9 million from exiting Asia resorts business. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 13 percent to record: Q2 Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to record $34.4 million from $30.5 million in Q2 2025, exceeding midpoint of prior guidance. Source
  • Net income increased 16 percent year-over-year: Net income grew 16% to $23.2 million from $19.9 million in Q2 2025, or $0.23 diluted EPS versus $0.19 in prior year quarter. Source

Fleet Expansion and Operating Network

  • Cruise ship count expanded to 208 vessels: Company ended Q2 operating health and wellness centers on 208 ships (up from 200 in Q2 2025), with average ship count of 202 for the quarter versus 191 in prior year. Source
  • New wellness centers launched on flagship vessels: Company launched state-of-the-art health and wellness center onboard Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas and commenced spa facility expansion onboard Azamara Cruises vessels under 20-year partnership. Source
  • Destination resorts declining due to Asia exit: Destination resort health and wellness centers totaled 25 at quarter end and averaged 32 for the quarter, down from 51 centers and average of 50 in Q2 2025 as Asia operations exit nears completion with 13 centers remaining. Source

“I am particularly excited to see the emerging impact of the AI powered innovations we are developing and implementing across our business.”

Leonard Fluxman, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Revenue Growth Drivers and Per-Unit Performance

  • Revenue days increased 4 percent year-over-year: A 4% increase in revenue days contributed $14.5 million to total revenue growth in Q2, reflecting expanded cruise ship operations and higher utilization. Source
  • Average weekly revenue per ship increased significantly: Average weekly revenue per ship rose to $96,614 in Q2 2026 from $92,936 in Q2 2025, while average revenue per shipboard staff per day increased to $622 from $608. Source

Strategic Initiatives and AI-Driven Innovation

  • AI innovations showing early revenue gains: Company realizing initial revenue gains from introducing AI-driven strategies to substantially all health and wellness centers at sea, with broader AI implementation across business underway. Source
  • Emerging AI applications across global operations: Management expressed excitement about emerging impact of AI-powered innovations being developed and implemented across the business to drive guest experiences and operational efficiency. Source

“We are pleased to report a strong second quarter with record Total revenues and record Adjusted EBITDA, which increased 9% and 13%, respectively, from 2025 second quarter performance”

Stephen Lazarus, President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Operating Costs and Administrative Restructuring

  • Cost of services increased proportional to revenue growth: Cost of services increased $15.6 million to $176.9 million, directly attributable to $21.1 million increase in service revenues, maintaining operating leverage. Source
  • Administrative expenses up due to UK/Italy restructuring: Administrative expenses increased $2.8 million to $7.2 million in Q2, primarily due to $2.0 million in third-party fees for management and logistics services from UK/Italy reorganization. Source
  • Salaries and benefits expenses remained flat: Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes totaled $8.8 million in Q2 2026 and Q2 2025, unchanged as merit increases were offset by lower internal personnel costs from restructuring. Source

Balance Sheet and Liquidity Position

  • Cash position increased to $41.6 million: Cash increased to $41.6 million at June 30, 2026 from $17.3 million at March 31, 2026, following strong cash generation in the first half. Source
  • Total liquidity of $91.6 million provides flexibility: Total liquidity reached $91.6 million including the $50 million undrawn credit facility, providing significant financial flexibility for growth and debt repayment. Source
  • Total debt reduced to $81.6 million net: Total debt, net of deferred financing costs, decreased to $81.6 million at June 30, 2026, as company continued disciplined debt reduction during the quarter. Source

Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation

  • Dividend maintained at $0.05 per share: Company declared quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share payable September 2, 2026, maintaining consistent capital return to shareholders. Source
  • Share repurchases of $0.4 million in Q2: Company repurchased 16,134 shares for $0.4 million during Q2, with $37.1 million remaining available on its $75 million repurchase program. Source
  • Free cash flow deployed for dividends and debt: During Q2, company deployed $5.1 million of free cash flow to pay quarterly dividends and $1.3 million to reduce debt on term loan facility. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

  • Q3 2026 results to be reported with guidance in place: Company has provided Q3 2026 guidance of $268-$273 million in revenues and $35-$37 million Adjusted EBITDA, setting expectations for third quarter performance. Source
  • Continued AI implementation across wellness centers: Company committed to expanding AI-powered innovations across substantially all health and wellness centers and shoreside operations to drive incremental revenue and earnings growth.
  • Fleet expansion with new ship builds continuing: Company expects to further strengthen market leadership onboard existing fleet while initiating health and wellness center operations on additional new ship builds during remainder of 2026.
  • Asia destination resort exit to near completion: Company is completing exit of Asian resorts business, with 13 health and wellness centers remaining operational down from 35 at Q2 2025, positioning for rationalization of lower-margin operations. Source

In management's words

“And while early, we are realizing initial revenue gains from introducing our AI driven strategies to substantially all of our health and wellness centers at sea.”

Stephen Lazarus, President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Period End Ship Count Source208 ships
Average Ship Count Source202 ships
Period End Resort Count Source25 destination resorts
Average Resort Count Source32 resorts
Average Weekly Revenue Per Ship Source$96,614
Average Revenue Per Shipboard Staff Per Day Source$622

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: FY 2026 guidance reflects expected fourth consecutive fiscal year of record total revenues and Adjusted EBITDA performance as guided. Source
  • On track: Company launched state-of-the-art wellness center on Legend of the Seas and commenced Azamara spa expansion, with additional new builds expected to come online during 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.