Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)

Currency in USD
326.28
+0.54(+0.17%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
325.24330.72
52 wk Range
232.10366.50
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
325.74
Open
328.99
Day's Range
325.24-330.72
52 wk Range
232.1-366.5
Volume
608.13K
Average Volume (3m)
2.71M
1-Year Change
4.7887%
Book Value / Share
38.17
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
349.44
Upside
+7.10%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Neutral
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

20 Buy
8 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 349.44
(+7.10% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy367.00+12.56%309.00Maintain03/08/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold300.00-7.99%280.00Maintain30/07/2026
Freedom Broker
Hold351.00+7.65%320.00Downgrade29/07/2026
Stifel
Buy415.00+27.28%410.00Maintain29/07/2026
Wells Fargo
Buy388.00+19.00%361.00Maintain29/07/2026

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd SWOT Analysis


Cruise Industry Surge
Royal Caribbean rides wave of post-pandemic growth, with stock soaring 129% in a year amid strong consumer demand and strategic expansion
Destination Innovation
Explore RCL's entry into European river cruises and investment in private destinations, positioning the company for yield growth and market diversification
Financial Horizons
Analysts project EPS of $15.60 for FY2025, with price targets ranging from $250 to $405, reflecting optimism about RCL's profitability and growth potential
Competitive Edge
Learn how RCL's best-in-class profit margins and strategic initiatives are shaping its position in a cruise industry projected to grow at 7% CAGR through 2029
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Royal Caribbean posted Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.21, beating estimates of $3.93 by 7.1%, though revenue of $4.8B missed forecasts by 0.21%.
  • Net yields rose 1.2% YoY, 100 basis points above guidance, driven by strong demand and record pricing despite European geopolitical headwinds.
  • Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $17.73-$17.87, representing 14% growth; Q3 EPS expected at $6.26-$6.36 with flat yields.
  • Company returned over $600M to shareholders via dividends and buybacks; achieved 50% ROE and maintained leverage below 3x with $6.9B liquidity.
  • Management noted 2027 bookings running ahead of historical levels at record prices, supported by new products and destination investments.
Last Updated: 28/07/2026, 16:08
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
4.21 / 3.93
Revenue / Forecast
4.8B / 4.81B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 16.21%
Dividend Yield
1.85%
Industry Median 2.16%
Annualised payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+35.02%
Growth Streak

Compare RCL to Peers and Sector

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
20.0x20.2x10.4x
PEG Ratio
0.97−0.600.02
Price/Book
8.6x2.7x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.7x1.9x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.0%15.4%26.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
168.17M62.88%54.49B
Other Institutional Investors
76.90M28.75%24.92B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
22.38M8.37%7.25B
Total
267.45M100.00%86.65B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company27.84%74,660,80824,190,102
BlackRock, Inc.8.22%22,052,3897,144,974

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FAQ

What Is the Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) Share Price Today?

The Royal Caribbean Cruises stock price today is 326.28 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Trade On?

Royal Caribbean Cruises is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Royal Caribbean Cruises?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Royal Caribbean Cruises is "RCL."

Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Pay Dividends? What’s The Current RCL Dividend Yield?

Yes, RCL Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Royal Caribbean Cruises dividend yield is 1.84%.

What Is the Current Royal Caribbean Cruises Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) market cap is 87.31B USD.

What Is Royal Caribbean Cruises's (RCL) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Royal Caribbean Cruises EPS is currently 16.21 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Royal Caribbean Cruises Earnings Date?

Royal Caribbean Cruises's next earnings report will be released on 03/11/2026.

Is RCL a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Royal Caribbean Cruises moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for RCL stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Split?

Royal Caribbean Cruises has split 1 times. (See the RCL stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Have?

Royal Caribbean Cruises has 107975 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL)?

As of 05/08/2026, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is trading at a share price of 326.28 USD, with a previous close of 325.74 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 325.24 USD to 330.72 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 232.10 USD to 366.50 USD.

What Is Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 349.44 USD, with a high estimate of 425 USD and a low estimate of 262 USD. 20 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +7.10% Upside potential.

What Is the RCL Premarket Price?

RCL's last pre-market stock price is 326.21 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,710.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.47, or 0.14%.

What Is the RCL After Hours Price?

RCL's last after hours stock price is 326.79 USD, the stock has decreased by 1.05, or 0.32%.
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