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RCL Stock Chart & Stats
$293.54
$10.13(3.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$293.54
$10.13(3.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$232.10 - $366.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.97M
Average Volume (3M)2.48M
Market Cap
$85.37B
Enterprise Value$107.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$875.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.6
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
6.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.27
Shares Outstanding268,194,980
10 Day Avg. Volume2,595,158
30 Day Avg. Volume2,476,781
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$350.19Price Target Upside19.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)17.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability Rebound & Strong MarginsRoyal Caribbean shows a durable profitability recovery: high TTM margins and scaled revenue underpin sustainable earnings generation. Strong margins reflect pricing power and cost efficiencies that support reinvestment, debt servicing and shareholder returns across travel cycles.
Robust Operating Cash Generation & LiquidityConsistent operating cash flow ($6.8B TTM) and sizable liquidity provide durable funding for capex, ship orders and capital returns. Strong cash generation enabled refinancing actions and buybacks, reducing rollover risk and supporting strategic investments over the medium term.
Portfolio Investment & Digital Loyalty Build-outOngoing fleet modernization, new destination development and digital/loyalty initiatives strengthen differentiation and repeat demand. Higher digital penetration and pre-cruise upsell embed guests in the ecosystem, raising lifetime value and resilient ancillary revenue streams.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMaterial leverage leaves the company more exposed to demand shocks and higher interest rates. Even after improvement, leverage constrains strategic flexibility, amplifies refinancing and interest-cost risk, and makes sustained investment or payout growth contingent on dependable cash conversion.
Weak Recent Free Cash FlowNegative TTM free cash flow despite strong accounting profits signals that investment, working-capital swings or timing effects are outpacing cash generation. With elevated debt, inconsistent FCF limits sustainable deleveraging and curbs the durability of buybacks/dividends during cyclical downturns.
Structural Cost & Regulatory RisksFuel-price exposure remains a recurring margin risk despite hedges, and regulatory setbacks (permit denial for Perfect Day Mexico) can materially delay or raise the cost of high-return expansion projects. Combined, these factors can compress returns and postpone strategic growth benefits.
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RCL FAQ
What was Royal Caribbean Cruises’s price range in the past 12 months?
Royal Caribbean Cruises lowest stock price was $232.10 and its highest was $366.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s market cap?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s market cap is $85.37B.
When is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were Royal Caribbean Cruises’s earnings last quarter?
Royal Caribbean Cruises 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 Cruises overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Royal Caribbean Cruises’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay dividends?
Royal Caribbean Cruises pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.57%. See more information on Royal Caribbean Cruises dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS estimate is 6.33.
How many shares outstanding does Royal Caribbean Cruises have?
Royal Caribbean Cruises has 268,194,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to Royal Caribbean Cruises’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Royal Caribbean Cruises 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 Cruises?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RCL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Royal Caribbean Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$350.19 (19.30% Upside)
$350.19 (19.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RCL Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 92%
Bearish news 8%
Bearish news 8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Royal Caribbean Cruises
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.
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RCL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial picture: strong Q1 results (11% revenue growth, adjusted EPS beat, higher EBITDA margins and cash generation), record demand and digital engagement, active capital returns and continued strategic investments (new ships, destinations, loyalty, and tech/AI). Near-term headwinds include higher fuel costs (~$0.62/shr fuel impact, ~$0.74 total with JV impact), moderation in Mediterranean and West Coast Mexico bookings affecting Q2/Q3 yields, and some incremental dry-dock and crew travel cost pressure. Management expects these issues to be largely near-term and reiterated double-digit revenue and EPS growth for 2026, supported by a strong balance sheet and robust booking trends, so positive operational momentum outweighs the highlighted challenges.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
$350.19
▲(19.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.53% Insiders
42.91% Mutual Funds
1.49% Other Institutional Investors
24.62% Public Companies and Individual Investors