Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
Peers: CCL  ABNB  EXPE  BKNG  NCLH  TRIP 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RCL
  • Rev/Share 62.29
  • Book/Share 30.2677
  • PB 8.5985
  • Debt/Equity 2.5275
  • CurrentRatio 0.1775
  • ROIC 0.1506

 

  • MktCap 69095726400.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.8439
  • PFCF 32.7468
  • PE 21.0793
  • Debt/Assets 0.5372
  • DivYield 0.0067
  • ROE 0.4545

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • 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 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) Up 16.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
RCL
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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CELEBRITY CRUISES IS MAKING ITS CLASSICS NEW AGAIN, INVESTING OVER $250 MILLION TO MODERNIZE ITS SOLSTICE SERIES SHIPS
RCL
Published: May 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Guests will fall in love with the fan-favorite ships all over again, as bow to stern enhancements add eight new spaces – including four new venues – and many reimagined favorites in 2026. MIAMI , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again.

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Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
RCL
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
RCL
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises: Record Demand, Expanding Margins, Undervalued Stock
RCL
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean is experiencing record demand, outpacing the broader leisure sector, with bookings and passenger numbers exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The company's differentiated private island strategy and annual megaship launches drive higher guest satisfaction, margins, and future growth potential. Strong earnings momentum, cost control, and balance sheet improvement support management's ambitious 20% annual EPS growth target through 2027.

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Feinseth: Cruise Lines "Buy Opportunity," Expect Smooth Sailing for Growth
CCL, NCLH, RCL
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Ivan Feinseth believes in the opportunity for cruise line investments. He says the industry makes up 2% of the $2 trillion yearly travel profits, which Ivan sees growing long-term.

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Value Stock
RCL
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP DECLARES DIVIDEND
RCL
Published: May 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MIAMI , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per common share payable on July 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2025. About Royal Caribbean Group: Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a vacation industry leader with a global fleet of 67 ships across its five brands traveling to all seven continents.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN SPOTLIGHTS NEW ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING EXPERIENCES ON STAR OF THE SEAS
RCL
Published: May 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The new Icon of vacations will introduce new jaw-dropping entertainment, like "Back to the Future: The Musical," and more unique ways to dine and make memories MIAMI , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is setting both the stage and the table with a closer look at its all-encompassing lineup of show-stopping entertainment and unmatched dining experiences to shine on Star of the Seas . Debuting in August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida , the next combination of the best of every vacation is set to bring to life experiences for all ages from top-notch entertainment, including an …

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
RCL
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Royal Caribbean (RCL). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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A Tale of Two Cruise Line Stocks
NCLH, RCL
Published: May 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Last week was pretty jarring for investors figuring that cruise line stocks were essentially all in the same boat. Market cap leader Royal Caribbean (RCL 0.12%) put out an encouraging quarterly report on Tuesday.

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Growth Stock
RCL
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
RCL
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Royal Caribbean Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Miss
RCL
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RCL's first-quarter top line reflects strong contributions from Passenger ticket and Onboard and other revenues.

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Royal Caribbean Profit, Outlook Boosted by Higher Prices, Lower Costs
RCL
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) reported quarterly profit exceeded forecasts and it boosted its outlook as it benefited from higher prices and lower costs.

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Compared to Estimates, Royal Caribbean (RCL) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
RCL
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Royal Caribbean (RCL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Royal Caribbean (RCL) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates
RCL
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean (RCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.77 per share a year ago.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS AND INCREASES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE
RCL
Published: April 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MIAMI , April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported first quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $2.70 and Adjusted EPS of $2.71. These results were better than the company's guidance due to stronger than expected pricing on close-in demand and lower costs mainly due to timing.

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How Should You Play Royal Caribbean Stock Pre-Q1 Earnings Release?
RCL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean's first-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from strong cruising demand, robust booking trends and strong onboard spending.

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Cruise Stock Check-In Amid Market Pressure
CCL, NCLH, RCL
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:NCLH) stock is down 2.2% at $16.01 at last glance, brushing off a bull note amid the broader market selloff.

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Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Stocks Face This Big Threat as Tourists Boycott the U.S.
CCL, NCLH, RCL, AAL, DAL, JBLU, LUV, UAL
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Foreign visitors are snubbing the country as President Donald Trump's tariffs regime takes hold.

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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CELEBRITY CRUISES' MUCH-LOVED SHIP CELEBRITY APEX® RETURNS TO SOUTHAMPTON FOR 2025 SUMMER SEASON FROM THE UK
RCL
Published: April 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Travelers can experience a variety of exciting four-to-14-night vacations on the state-of-the-art ship, which will cruise from Southampton from April through October. MIAMI , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand for her second summer season from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises®' award-winning ship, Celebrity Apex® is offering itineraries to stunning destinations in 2025, from Northern Europe to Ibiza and the Canary Islands, including the premium cruise line's first ever Presidents' Cruise sailing in the Norwegian Fjords.

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RCL Vs CCL: Which Cruise Stock Should You Add to Your Portfolio Now?
CCL, RCL
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean and Carnival both outperform the industry and have solid fundamentals. Find out which cruise stock offers a better balance of growth, value and momentum in today's market.

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Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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5 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy Despite Sector's Q1 Bloodbath
FOXA, NWSA, RCL, RL, SRAD
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Five consumer discretionary stocks are expected to perform well in near-term defying the sector's decline. These are: RCL, RL, FOXA, NWSA, SRAD.

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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RCL or ABNB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ABNB, RCL
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Leisure and Recreation Services sector might want to consider either Royal Caribbean (RCL) or Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Cruise Wars: Norwegian Vs. Royal Caribbean – Who's Ruling The High Seas?
NCLH, RCL
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

If the cruise industry were a poker game, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd NCLH just pushed all its chips to the center of the table, while Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd RCL is calmly stacking its winnings.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Royal Caribbean (RCL): Should You Buy?
RCL
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

  • IPO Date 1993-04-28
  • Website https://www.rclinvestor.com
  • Industry Travel Services
  • CEO Mr. 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.