Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove has maintained their bullish stance on RCL stock, giving a Buy rating yesterday.
Lizzie Dove’s rating is based on Royal Caribbean’s strong financial performance and positive outlook. The company reported a first-quarter adjusted EPS that surpassed both Goldman Sachs and Visible Alpha Consensus expectations, driven by higher net yields and a strategic shift of costs into the second quarter. Additionally, Royal Caribbean’s guidance for the second quarter and full-year 2025 EPS is slightly above consensus, indicating confidence in continued financial strength.
Moreover, the company experienced record bookings during the WAVE season and noted that April bookings were higher than the previous year, demonstrating robust demand. Guest spending and pre-cruise purchases have also exceeded prior years, contributing to the positive outlook. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, Royal Caribbean’s performance and forward-looking guidance suggest a resilient business model, justifying the Buy rating.
According to TipRanks, Dove is a 2-star analyst with an average return of -0.7% and a 48.84% success rate. Dove covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Royal Caribbean, Hyatt Hotels, and Hilton Grand Vacations.