Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)

Currency in USD
292.00
+4.38(+1.52%)
Closed·
292.75+0.75(+0.26%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
289.18294.31
52 wk Range
232.10366.50
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
287.62
Open
290.31
Day's Range
289.18-294.31
52 wk Range
232.1-366.5
Volume
1.49M
Average Volume (3m)
2.42M
1-Year Change
-15.2813%
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
346.92
Upside
+18.81%
Members' Sentiments
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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
Sell

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
8 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 346.92
(+18.81% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy367.00+25.68%309.00Maintain03-08-2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold300.00+2.74%280.00Maintain30-07-2026
Freedom Broker
Hold351.00+20.21%320.00Downgrade29-07-2026
Stifel
Buy415.00+42.12%410.00Maintain29-07-2026
Wells Fargo
Buy388.00+32.88%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, 08:38 pm
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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
2.09%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualised payout
6.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+35.02%
Growth Streak

RCL Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.8x25.8x10.3x
PEG Ratio
0.87−0.750.02
Price/Book
7.6x2.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.2x1.9x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.9%26.7%27.7%
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
169.80M63.49%49.58B
Other Institutional Investors
80.22M29.99%23.42B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
17.44M6.52%5.09B
Total
267.45M100.00%78.1B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company27.92%7,46,60,8082,18,00,956
BlackRock, Inc.7.71%2,06,26,15160,22,836

FAQ

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

The Royal Caribbean Cruises share price today is 292.00.

What is the current Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) share price and day range?

As of 22-08-2026, the Royal Caribbean Cruises share price is 292.00, with a previous close of 287.62. The share price has ranged from 289.18 to 294.31 today, while the 52-week range spans from 232.10 to 366.50.

What Is the Royal Caribbean Cruises Market Cap?

As of today, Royal Caribbean Cruises market cap is 76.92B.

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

The Royal Caribbean Cruises dividend yield is 2.05%.

What Is the Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 346.92, with a high estimate of 415 and a low estimate of 262. 19 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +18.81% Upside potential.

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

The Royal Caribbean Cruises EPS (TTM) is 16.21.

When Is the Next Royal Caribbean Cruises Earnings Date?

Royal Caribbean Cruises will release its next earnings report on 03-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is RCL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Royal Caribbean Cruises?

The stock symbol for Royal Caribbean Cruises is "RCL."

How Many Times Has Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Split?

Royal Caribbean Cruises has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Have?

Royal Caribbean Cruises has 107975 employees.

What Is the RCL Premarket Price?

RCL's last pre-market stock price is 291.56. The pre-market share volume is 3,780.00, and the stock has changed by 3.94, or 1.37%.

What Is the RCL After Hours Price?

RCL's last after hours stock price is 292.75, the stock has changed by 0.75, or 0.26%.
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