Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RCL
  • Rev/Share 66.1808
  • Book/Share 37.8044
  • PB 8.1713
  • Debt/Equity 2.2552
  • CurrentRatio 0.1834
  • ROIC 0.149

 

  • MktCap 82533847491.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.5609
  • PFCF 66.775
  • PE 19.1939
  • Debt/Assets 0.5439
  • DivYield 0.0116
  • ROE 0.4587

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 2
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation RCL TD Cowen -- Buy -- $405 July 22, 2025
Downgrade RCL Truist Buy Hold -- $337 July 21, 2025
Initiation RCL Northcoast -- Buy -- $279 April 25, 2025
Initiation RCL Jefferies -- Hold -- $230 March 31, 2025
Initiation RCL Exane BNP Paribas -- Outperform -- $262 March 27, 2025
Upgrade RCL Loop Capital Hold Buy -- $250 March 5, 2025
Initiation RCL Loop Capital -- Hold -- $250 Feb. 5, 2025
Reiterated RCL Citigroup -- Buy $204 $253 Oct. 9, 2024

News

Royal Caribbean (RCL) Recently Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving Average
RCL
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, RCL broke out above the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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Royal Caribbean Is Cruising Toward a New All-Time High
RCL
Published: February 23, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

Amid weakening consumer sentiment and a precarious labor market, the hotel, resort, and cruise line companies in the consumer discretionary sector are not the first place one would think to look for outperforming stocks.

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Sell… Sell… Sell… Another Eight Companies Insiders Are Exiting
AMZN, CCL, CRM, CRWV, DAL, GTLB, MNDY, NCLH, NOW, ORCL, PCAR, PEGA, R, RCL, TDC, TRI, U, WMT
Published: February 22, 2026 by: InvestorPlace
Sentiment: Negative

Last week, I warned that insiders in two key industries were selling unusual amounts of their company's stock.

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Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
RCL
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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See How Royal Caribbean Rises on Institutional Inflows
RCL
Published: February 20, 2026 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of cruise operator Royal Caribbean, Inc. (RCL) up 1,218% since 1998 thanks to Big Money.

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Royal Caribbean Slides Amid Oil Price Increase, Insider Sales
BNO, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, RCL, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Royal Caribbean also operates with a sizable debt load, so any unhedged fuel shock flows quickly into earnings, leverage ratios and free cash-flow expectations. The result is that a sustained move in oil toward multi-month highs can compress valuation multiples and trigger sharper downside in RCL as investors re-price its profit outlook.

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Royal Caribbean Stock: Deep Discount Or Sinking Ship?
RCL
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock finds itself at an intriguing juncture currently. It is trading at a low price, and by investing in it, you are placing your faith in a company that is growing at a reasonable pace, maintaining good cash flow and margins, possesses a low-debt capitalization structure, and is relatively undervalued.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
RCL
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
RCL
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Focus on These 5 Stocks That Recently Hiked Dividends
GILD, NTES, PAG, RCL, UE
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NTES joins four peers in lifting dividends as resilient markets, rate-cut hopes and volatility spur investors toward steady income plays.

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Royal Caribbean Raises Dividend 50%: Is Cash Flow Strong Enough?
RCL
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RCL raises the quarterly dividend by 50% to $1.50, reflecting strong cash flow as firm cruise demand and bookings support growth plans.

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Royal Caribbean Stock Surges Friday: What Investors Are Watching
RCL
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

The move comes a week after the cruise operator reported fourth-quarter results that met Wall Street expectations and pointed to stronger growth ahead. Here's what investors need to know.

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Growth Stock
RCL
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Value Stock
RCL
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
RCL
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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RCL Best Booking Streak Ever: Signal of Strong Cruise Demand in 2026?
RCL
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean logs its best seven booking weeks ever, with two-thirds of 2026 capacity booked at record prices, signaling durable cruise demand.

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RCL Stock's Beach Club Secret Changes Everything
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Published: January 30, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL), a global cruise vacation operator, rose sharply on substantial volume following its Q4 earnings report. The key factor was not only the reported figures but also a noteworthy increase in guidance, propelled by outstanding initial results from its new high-margin private destination, the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, which launched in late December 2025.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
RCL
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Why Royal Caribbean Stock Is Skyrocketing This Week
RCL
Published: January 29, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean just reported record fourth-quarter earnings. Its guidance was even better, however, projecting double-digit sales and earnings growth in 2026.

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Royal Caribbean Q4 Earnings Lag, Stock Up on Robust 2026 View
RCL
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RCL's shares have jumped premarket despite a Q4 earnings miss as strong 2026 guidance, record bookings and double-digit growth outlook fueled optimism.

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Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on strong demand; shares jump
RCL
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean forecast annual profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, supported by strong demand from affluent ​travelers and a solid start to a key booking season.

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Royal Caribbean (RCL) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
RCL
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Royal Caribbean (RCL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Royal Caribbean Prepares to Unveil Q4 Results: Key Things to Watch
RCL
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

RCL heads into Q4 results with EPS seen up 72%, revenue growth expected, and capacity, yields and onboard spending in focus ahead of Jan. 29 report.

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Curious about Royal Caribbean (RCL) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
RCL
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Royal Caribbean (RCL), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Inaugural Class of Port Partners Business Accelerator Program in Seward, Alaska
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Local entrepreneurs selected for program designed to strengthen Seward's small-business ecosystem SEWARD, Alaska, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), a global vacation leader that is redefining the future of vacations, has chosen 15 final candidates for its inaugural 'Port Partners' business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska. The new cohort will complete a comprehensive 10-week college-level course at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) and engage with local entrepreneurial leaders and mentors to grow their knowledge, skill set, and work toward a successful business launch.

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Royal Caribbean (RCL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
RCL
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Royal Caribbean (RCL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Should You Invest in Royal Caribbean (RCL) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
RCL
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
RCL
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP NAMED TO THE FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2026 LIST FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Recognition reflects global reputation for innovation, leadership and culture MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has been named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list, marking a defining moment in the company's evolution into a global vacation leader. The annual ranking, compiled by Fortune® in partnership with Korn Ferry, surveys executives, directors, and industry analysts to evaluate companies across nine key reputation attributes including innovation, quality of management, products and services, social responsibility, and long-term investment value.

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Royal Caribbean poised for modest Q4 beat, Jefferies sees choppier water ahead
RCL
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) is set to report its Q4 earnings this month, with Jefferies updating its forecasts ahead of the release to reflect a modestly above-consensus view for the quarter, while lowering their expectations for the first half of 2026. The analysts wrote that the changes reflect pricing and cost dynamics observed in recent channel checks, particularly in the Caribbean market.

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About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

  • IPO Date 1993-04-28
  • Website https://www.rclinvestor.com
  • Industry Travel Services
  • CEO Jason T. Liberty
  • Employees 105950

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries that call on approximately 1,000 destinations. As of February 25, 2022, it operated 61 ships. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.