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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$232.10 - $356.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.97M
Average Volume (3M)1.63M
Market Cap
$69.77B
Enterprise Value$107.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$875.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.0
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
6.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.27
Shares Outstanding268,194,980
10 Day Avg. Volume1,931,194
30 Day Avg. Volume1,634,107
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
$356.08Price Target Upside21.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
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 margins, rising revenue, and net income of $4.4 billion TTM. This profitability provides resources to support fleet investments, strengthen the customer proposition, and absorb moderate demand or cost volatility over coming quarters.
Commercial Momentum And LoyaltyRecord pricing, strong booking activity, higher onboard spending, and expanding loyalty participation indicate durable customer engagement beyond ticket sales. Increasing pre-cruise purchasing and digital adoption can deepen ancillary revenue, improve guest monetization, and support repeat demand across brands.
Debt RefinancingReplacing floating-rate borrowings with long-dated senior notes due 2034 should reduce exposure to short-term interest-rate movements and improve maturity planning. Although debt remains substantial, this transaction supports greater financing predictability and may strengthen capital allocation flexibility.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageRoyal Caribbean’s balance sheet has improved materially from peak leverage, but debt still exceeds twice equity. This leaves the company more exposed to refinancing costs and demand slowdowns, while interest obligations can restrict investment, shareholder returns, or strategic flexibility during weaker travel conditions.
Negative Free Cash FlowStrong operating cash flow has not translated into positive free cash flow after investment and working-capital needs. The recent reversal from substantial positive free cash flow reduces internally available funding and is an important constraint when the company is also carrying elevated debt and funding fleet growth.
Persistent Cost PressureYear-over-year cost inflation remains a pressure on margins even with expected full-year cost discipline. If elevated operating expenses persist, Royal Caribbean may need continued pricing and onboard-spend growth merely to protect profitability, increasing sensitivity to weaker yields or adverse itinerary mix.
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RCL FAQ
What was Royal Caribbean’s price range in the past 12 months?
Royal Caribbean lowest stock price was $232.10 and its highest was $356.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Royal Caribbean’s market cap?
Royal Caribbean’s market cap is $69.77B.
When is Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 50 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 1.92%. See more information on Royal Caribbean dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean’s EPS estimate is 6.33.
How many shares outstanding does Royal Caribbean have?
Royal Caribbean has 268,194,980 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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$356.08 (21.83% Upside)
$356.08 (21.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RCL Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.92%
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
$356.08
▲(21.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.53% Insiders
42.91% Mutual Funds
3.60% Other Institutional Investors
22.48% Public Companies and Individual Investors