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Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock Price & Analysis

RCL Stock Chart & Stats

$307.18-$3.36(-1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$250$3003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$303.98 - $310.00
52-Week Range
$222.22 - $356.39
Previous Close
$310.54
Volume
2.97M
Average Volume (3M)
2.91M
Market Cap
$82.16B
Enterprise Value
$93.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$851.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$23.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
18.1
Beta
1.45
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
3.6
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 17, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.79%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitable Growth

Royal Caribbean has rebuilt substantial earnings power after the pandemic, combining strong revenue expansion with robust gross, EBIT, and net margins. This profitability provides capacity to fund fleet and destination growth while supporting resilience across the next several quarters.

Demand And Bookings

Record booking positions and accelerating future-sailing volumes indicate sustained customer demand rather than reliance only on close-in sales. Forward visibility can support pricing, occupancy, onboard spending, and more consistent revenue growth as additional capacity enters service.

Vacation Platform Expansion

The Sandals and Beaches partnership broadens Royal Caribbean beyond cruising into the Caribbean all-inclusive market, adding adult-only and family resort offerings. The wider platform may increase cross-selling, deepen guest relationships, and capture more of customers' annual vacation spending.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Leverage has improved materially from post-pandemic levels but remains high for a cyclical travel company. Debt service and refinancing needs can restrict financial flexibility, increase sensitivity to demand downturns, and compete with fleet, destination, or resort investment for available cash.

Uneven Free Cash Flow

Strong operating cash generation is not converting consistently into free cash flow, which was weak relative to reported earnings and declined sharply year over year. Continued volatility could limit internally funded growth and make debt reduction or shareholder returns less predictable.

2027 Yield Headwinds

Management expects 2027 yield growth to be weighted toward the second half because first-quarter performance faces structural pressure from dry-dock timing. This creates an identifiable near-term drag on revenue productivity and could make quarterly margins and earnings progression uneven.

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 $82.16B.
When is Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 94 days.
How were Royal Caribbean’s earnings last quarter?
Royal Caribbean released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported $6.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.384 by $0.186.
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 1.79%. See more information on Royal Caribbean dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate is 3.60.
How many shares outstanding does Royal Caribbean have?
Royal Caribbean has 267,470,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Royal Caribbean’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Royal Caribbean reported an EPS of $6.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $6.384. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.46%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Royal Caribbean?
Hedge funds hold Royal Caribbean shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Royal Caribbean is 71,888,127 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 1.9M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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