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RCL Stock Chart & Stats
$285.48
$0.17(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$285.48
$0.17(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$232.10 - $366.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume503.04K
Average Volume (3M)2.73M
Market Cap
$79.47B
Enterprise Value$102.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$512.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.9
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.51
Shares Outstanding268,194,980
10 Day Avg. Volume2,455,537
30 Day Avg. Volume2,728,589
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 Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$331.11Price Target Upside15.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)17.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Recovery & ProfitabilityRoyal Caribbean has re-established high operating profitability since the downturn, with TTM operating margins near 30% and EBITDA margins around 39%. Sustained margins provide durable cash generation, support reinvestment in fleet and experiences, and enhance resilience to cyclical demand shifts.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow has increased materially and remains robust (~$6.7B TTM), giving the company durable capacity to fund ship investment, maintenance cycles, capital returns and deleveraging. Reliable OCF underpins long-term liquidity and strategic optionality despite cyclical travel patterns.
Demand, Brand & Digital StrengthStrong brand demand and digital distribution (high app adoption, >70% pre-cruise purchases) improve unit economics and recurring ancillary revenue. High digital engagement and loyalty programs strengthen repeat demand, increase pre-paid onboard spend, and support sustainable margin and revenue capture over time.
Bears Say
High Absolute LeverageDespite improvement from peak levels, sizeable absolute debt (~$21.8B) and meaningful leverage limit financial flexibility. Elevated liabilities increase interest-rate and refinancing risk, reduce shock absorption during demand weakness, and constrain capacity for opportunistic investment or faster buybacks.
Mexico Permit Regulatory SetbackDenial of initial permits for Perfect Day Mexico delays a strategically important shore-side expansion, pushing timeline and adding regulatory, community and cost risks. This setback can defer incremental capacity, revenue and local partnerships tied to the project, affecting medium-term growth execution.
Moderate FCF Conversion & Cost SensitivityFree cash flow converts a modest share of accounting earnings (~19% TTM), leaving a thinner cash cushion after capex and returns. Combined with material exposure to fuel and dry-dock cost swings, this reduces buffer against margin shocks and slows potential deleveraging in adverse cost or demand scenarios.
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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 $79.47B.
When is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Royal Caribbean Cruises’s earnings last quarter?
Royal Caribbean Cruises released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $3.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.236 by $0.364.
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 1.09%. See more information on Royal Caribbean Cruises dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS estimate is 3.93.
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 $3.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.236. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.839%.
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:
$331.11 (15.98% Upside)
$331.11 (15.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RCL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
45.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.12%
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
Q1 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
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Average Price Target
$331.11
▲(15.98% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
6.53% Insiders
42.91% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
26.09% Public Companies and Individual Investors









