Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
NYSE:RCL
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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)2.97M
Market Cap
$75.70B
Enterprise Value$97.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$512.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.51
Shares Outstanding268,194,980
10 Day Avg. Volume3,017,502
30 Day Avg. Volume2,968,381
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/Revenue5.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$329.38Price Target Upside15.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)17.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Robust Profitability And Margin RecoverySustained high operating and EBITDA margins (near 30% and 39%) reflect durable pricing power and cost discipline across itineraries and onboard spend. Such normalized profitability supports reinvestment, buffer against demand shocks, and funds strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Strong Operating Cash Flow And Improving FCFGrowing operating cash generation and positive, rising free cash flow provide structural capacity to fund fleet investment, dry-docks and capital returns while paying down debt. Consistent cash generation underpins long-term financial resilience despite capital intensity of the business.
High Demand, Digital Adoption, And Loyalty StrengthElevated demand metrics and deep digital engagement create durable revenue mix improvements: pre-cruise upsells and high app usage increase monetization per guest and reduce distribution costs. Strong loyalty and booking trends support repeat demand and pricing resilience over time.
Bears Say
Meaningful Leverage RemainsMaterial outstanding debt leaves the company exposed to higher financing costs and reduces strategic flexibility. Even with improvement, elevated leverage limits room for aggressive share buybacks or major new investments if cash flow weakens or rates rise, creating medium-term risk.
Modest Free-cash-flow Conversion Versus EarningsLower FCF conversion means robust reported earnings produce less cash buffer for debt paydown or capex. This structural gap can slow deleveraging, constrain capital returns, and raise sensitivity to working capital swings or cyclical demand drops over the next several quarters.
Regulatory Setback On Perfect Day Mexico PermitsDenial of initial environmental permits delays a strategic private-destination growth initiative that would drive captive guest spending and incremental earnings. Prolonged permitting hurdles increase execution risk, defer expected returns and could raise costs of re-engagement with stakeholders.
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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 $75.70B.
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 43 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 3.94.
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
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Royal Caribbean Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$329.38 (15.38% Upside)
$329.38 (15.38% 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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.77%
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.
RCL Company Deck
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
Average Price Target
$329.38
▲(15.38% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
6.53% Insiders
42.77% Mutual Funds
4.16% Other Institutional Investors
22.71% Public Companies and Individual Investors