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RCL Stock Chart & Stats
$292.29
$10.13(3.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$292.29
$10.13(3.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$222.22 - $356.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.97M
Average Volume (3M)2.72M
Market Cap
$74.28B
Enterprise Value$107.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$875.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
6.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.27
Shares Outstanding267,452,100
10 Day Avg. Volume4,460,064
30 Day Avg. Volume2,723,040
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.41
Price to Book (P/B)7.53
Price to Sales (P/S)4.21
P/FCF Ratio61.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.45
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$353.39Price Target Upside20.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)17.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability And Revenue GrowthRoyal Caribbean has rebuilt substantial earnings power, with strong revenue scale and margins after the downturn. Continued growth in revenue and net income provides resources for fleet investment, guest experiences, debt management and shareholder returns while reinforcing its position in global cruise travel.
Brand Engagement And LoyaltyHigh digital engagement, expanding loyalty enrollment and industry-leading customer advocacy can strengthen repeat demand and increase lifetime guest value. These capabilities also support more personalized selling of onboard, pre-cruise and destination products, making the revenue model broader and more durable.
Vacation Platform ExpansionThe Sandals and Beaches partnership broadens Royal Caribbean beyond ocean cruising into complementary adults-only and family resort vacations. A larger Caribbean platform creates potential cross-selling across cruise, resort, destination and loyalty offerings, while diversifying how the company reaches vacation customers.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageAlthough leverage has improved materially from its 2022 peak, the debt burden remains significant relative to equity. This leaves Royal Caribbean more exposed to demand slowdowns, refinancing needs and interest-rate pressure, and can restrict flexibility to fund growth or absorb weaker operating periods.
Negative Free Cash FlowStrong operating cash flow has not recently translated into positive free cash flow after investment and working-capital needs. The reversal from prior positive periods reduces cash available for debt reduction and capital returns, making balance-sheet management more important while the fleet and destination platform expand.
Travel Demand CyclicalityCruise demand and profitability remain sensitive to the travel cycle, so recent recovery-driven gains may not progress at the same pace through changing economic conditions. This cyclicality can produce volatility in occupancy, pricing, onboard spending and margins, complicating long-term planning and debt servicing.
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RCL FAQ
What was Royal Caribbean’s price range in the past 12 months?
Royal Caribbean lowest stock price was $222.22 and its highest was $356.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Royal Caribbean’s market cap?
Royal Caribbean’s market cap is $74.28B.
When is Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Royal Caribbean’s earnings last quarter?
Royal Caribbean released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.984 by $0.226.
Is Royal Caribbean overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Royal Caribbean’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Royal Caribbean pay dividends?
Royal Caribbean pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.98%. See more information on Royal Caribbean dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate is 6.36.
How many shares outstanding does Royal Caribbean have?
Royal Caribbean has 267,452,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Royal Caribbean’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Royal Caribbean reported an EPS of $4.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.984. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.724%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Royal Caribbean?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RCL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Royal Caribbean Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$353.39 (20.90% Upside)
$353.39 (20.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RCL Sentiment 79%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 495.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.83%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a prominent global operator within the cruise sector. The company manages several well-known cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Silversea Cruises. Through these brands, it offers a wide array of voyages that call upon approximately 1,000 different destinations across the globe. As of February 25, 2022, its expansive fleet comprised 61 vessels. Established in 1968, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Miami, Florida.
RCL Company Deck
RCL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a predominantly positive operational and financial tone: solid revenue (+6%), yield expansion (Q2 +1.2%), an earnings beat (Q2 EPS $4.21, $0.33 ahead), strong cash flow ($1.9B) and meaningful capital returns alongside robust loyalty and digital momentum (record pricing, app engagement, NPS in the low‑to‑mid 70s). Headwinds are present but described as modest and largely near-term—principally geopolitical disruption affecting Europe bookings and a Q3 mix/timing headwind (~200 bps) to yields, plus continued year-over-year cost increases (3.9% APCD ex-fuel). On balance, the positive metrics, strategic progress (loyalty, tech, product expansion) and financial strength outweigh the limited and specific lowlights.View all RCL earnings summariesRCL Revenue Breakdown
69.78% Passenger ticket revenues
30.21% Onboard and other revenues
RCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$353.39
▲(20.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.55% Insiders
43.03% Mutual Funds
0.04% Other Institutional Investors
26.97% Public Companies and Individual Investors