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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)2.81M
Market Cap
$75.41B
Enterprise Value$107.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$875.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.3
Beta1.46
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
6.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.27
Shares Outstanding267,452,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,938,037
30 Day Avg. Volume2,810,458
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 Cap1.43
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$352.56Price Target Upside20.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)17.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability And Revenue GrowthRoyal Caribbean has rebuilt substantial earnings power, combining strong revenue scale with healthy gross, operating and net margins. The rebound provides internal funding for fleet and destination investment, while continued revenue growth can support durable operating leverage if demand remains resilient.
Pricing, Loyalty And Digital EngagementRecord pricing, expanding loyalty enrollment and widespread app usage strengthen customer retention and monetization across the vacation journey. These capabilities can support repeat demand, higher pre-cruise and onboard spending, and better cross-selling across Royal Caribbean's growing experience portfolio.
Debt Maturity And Interest-Rate ManagementRefinancing floating-rate borrowings with long-dated notes can reduce exposure to interest-rate volatility and extend the maturity profile of the capital structure. While total debt remains high, this transaction should improve financing visibility and support more predictable cash allocation over coming periods.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage has improved materially from its 2022 peak but remains substantial relative to equity, leaving the company more sensitive to demand slowdowns, refinancing conditions and interest expense. High fixed financial obligations can also constrain investment and shareholder returns during weaker travel cycles.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative trailing free cash flow means accounting profits are not currently converting into cash after investment and working-capital needs. With significant leverage, weaker cash conversion reduces financial flexibility and may limit the ability to fund fleet expansion, repay debt, or sustain capital returns internally.
Sandals Transaction Execution And Financing ComplexityThe Sandals investment broadens the platform but introduces substantial execution and financing complexity before and after the targeted 2027 closing. Integrating a large resort partnership, coordinating brands and loyalty programs, and funding the transaction could increase management demands and balance-sheet pressure.
Royal Caribbean News
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 $75.41B.
When is Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 7 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 1.95%. See more information on Royal Caribbean dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate is 6.38.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$352.56 (20.62% Upside)
$352.56 (20.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RCL Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
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 ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
43.83%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$352.56
▲(20.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.55% Insiders
43.03% Mutual Funds
0.31% Other Institutional Investors
24.87% Public Companies and Individual Investors