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RCL Stock Chart & Stats
$293.54
$10.13(3.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$293.54
$10.13(3.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$232.10 - $366.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.97M
Average Volume (3M)2.48M
Market Cap
$82.38B
Enterprise Value$107.97K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$875.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.9
Beta1.46
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
6.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.27
Shares Outstanding268,194,980
10 Day Avg. Volume2,595,158
30 Day Avg. Volume2,476,781
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
$350.19Price Target Upside19.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)17.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability & MarginsRoyal Caribbean's restored profitability and high margins reflect durable scale and pricing power in cruise vacations. Sustained net margins and multi-billion dollar trailing net income enable reinvestment in fleet, product upgrades and shareholder returns, helping the company absorb cyclical demand swings and support long-term earnings stability.
Operating Cash GenerationStrong operating cash generation provides a lasting financial foundation: consistent cash from operations funds maintenance capex, dry docks, and working capital needs. This cash flow capacity supports deleveraging, capital allocation flexibility, and the ability to finance strategic investments without relying solely on external funding over the next several quarters.
Brand Portfolio & Digital LoyaltyHigh digital adoption and loyalty deepen customer relationships and expand ancillary revenue capture. Direct channels and strong app engagement increase repeat bookings, raise onboard spend booked pre-cruise, and lower distribution costs. This structural shift enhances unit economics and creates durable differentiation versus lower-tech competitors.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage remains meaningfully above peers and history, leaving the company exposed to higher interest costs and refinancing risk if demand softens. Even with improvements from peak levels, elevated debt constrains financial flexibility for new builds or large discretionary projects and increases sensitivity to macro shocks over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash Flow & Cash ConversionRecent negative free cash flow and weakened cash conversion indicate accounting earnings are outpacing cash available after investments. This undermines the company’s ability to rapidly pay down debt or sustain buybacks without relying on capital markets or asset sales, a structural constraint given the still-elevated leverage profile.
Expansion & Permitting Risk (Mexico)A denied environmental permit for Perfect Day Mexico delays a key destination expansion and pushes back expected returns and incremental capacity benefits. Protracted permitting increases execution risk, raises potential incremental costs, and creates uncertainty around timing of revenue and ROI from this strategic investment in the vacation ecosystem.
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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 $82.38B.
When is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s upcoming earnings report date?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Royal Caribbean Cruises’s earnings last quarter?
Royal Caribbean Cruises 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 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 1.62%. See more information on Royal Caribbean Cruises dividends here
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS estimate?
Royal Caribbean Cruises’s EPS estimate is 6.34.
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 $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 Cruises?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RCL
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Royal Caribbean Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$350.19 (19.30% Upside)
$350.19 (19.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RCL Sentiment 78%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.6K 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 ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.83%
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.
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
$350.19
▲(19.30% 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