Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RCL
  • Rev/Share 66.1808
  • Book/Share 37.8044
  • PB 8.8736
  • Debt/Equity 2.1954
  • CurrentRatio 0.1834
  • ROIC 0.149

 

  • MktCap 89627113318.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.5609
  • PFCF 72.5138
  • PE 20.8435
  • Debt/Assets 0.5294
  • DivYield 0.0106
  • 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

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
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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
RCL
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
RCL
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
RCL
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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Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
RCL
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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The Big 3: AMZN, NXT, RCL
AMZN, RCL, NXT
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Tammy Marshall, self-dubbed "Fibonacci Princess" with @ElliottWaveTrader offers options trades and analysis for her Big 3. She points to Nextpower's (NXT) extensive support, Amazon's (AMZN) "party favorite" retail trade standing, and Royal Caribbean's (RCL) uptrend for cruise lines as movers to watch.

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CELEBRITY CRUISES REVEALS FOUR NEW EUROPEAN-INSPIRED FESTIVALS ON CELEBRITY XCEL
RCL
Published: January 15, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Experience the Mediterranean like never before in Summer 2026, as Celebrity Xcel erases the line between ship and shore with The Bazaar, a first-of-its-kind destination immersion experience. MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Xcel offers guests the chance to continue exploring the destinations they travel to long after the ship has left port at the transformative venue, The Bazaar.

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RCL's Yield Momentum Holds Up: Can Pricing Stay Firm in 2026?
RCL
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean's pricing discipline and premium demand reveal a more durable yield model, powered by record close-in bookings and higher onboard spending.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
RCL
Published: January 13, 2026 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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3 Cruise Line Stocks in Focus on Expected Demand Strength in 2026
CCL, NCLH, RCL
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cruise demand is gaining steam, with RCL, CCL and NCLH seeing strong bookings, pricing power and investments that could support growth into 2026.

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Royal Caribbean (RCL) Crossed Above the 200-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
RCL
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

From a technical perspective, Royal Caribbean (RCL) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. RCL recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.

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WELCOME TO PARADISE: ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S ROYAL BEACH CLUB PARADISE ISLAND IS NOW OPEN
RCL
Published: January 07, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Vacationers sailing to Nassau, The Bahamas, can now create their ultimate beach day at the all-inclusive beach club destination with experiences for everyone MIAMI, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is officially open. The first-of-its-kind beach club destination welcomed its first vacationers Dec. 23, debuting an all-inclusive beach day that combines the vibrancy and beauty of The Bahamas with Royal Caribbean signature touches.

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Royal Caribbean Stock: 10% Income At 30% Margin Of Safety
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Published: January 06, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Trading at approximately $280.16 per share, Royal Caribbean (RCL) is currently about 23% below its 52-week high.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
RCL
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Royal Caribbean (RCL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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CCL vs. RCL: Which Cruise Stock Looks Stronger for 2026?
CCL, RCL
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival and Royal Caribbean head into 2026 with strong demand, full ships, and improved balance sheets, as cruise investors shift focus from recovery to execution.

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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.