Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RCL
  • Rev/Share 63.1765
  • Book/Share 34.4118
  • PB 9.5991
  • Debt/Equity 2.1526
  • CurrentRatio 0.2317
  • ROIC 0.1539

 

  • MktCap 87893278223.0
  • FreeCF/Share 13.1875
  • PFCF 24.5033
  • PE 24.4279
  • Debt/Assets 0.5121
  • DivYield 0.0094
  • ROE 0.4541

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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 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

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
RCL
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
RCL
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
RCL
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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SILVERSEA UNVEILS NEW BRAND POSITIONING, HONORING GUESTS' ENDURING COMMITMENT 'TO FINDING MORE'
RCL
Published: March 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

'To Finding More' celebrates the joy of travel and appeals to the shared curiosity of Silversea's guests with emotion and authenticity MIAMI , March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has unveiled its new brand positioning, To Finding More. Now live across the company's channels and platforms, the reimagined brand expression establishes new codes of luxury.

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AN ODE TO THE MOMENT: SILVERSEA ANNOUNCES 132-DAY WORLD CRUISE 2028, INVITING GUESTS TO DISCOVER THE JOY OF TRAVEL
RCL
Published: March 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Returning to Silver Shadow, Silversea's World Cruise 2028 will visit 58 destinations across 5 continents, with new shore experiences and overland tours MIAMI , March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has unveiled its World Cruise 2028, An Ode to the Moment. Departing Miami for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise, Silver Shadow will set sail on January 5 and arrive in Nice on May 16, calling in 58 destinations in 29 countries, including 17 overnights.

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CELEBRITY CRUISES' BUCKET LIST GALAPAGOS EXPEDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING IN 2027
RCL
Published: March 12, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Guests on every sailing can take part in the cruise line's one-of-a-kind conservation project, Rewilding Galapagos, which is celebrating 10 years. MIAMI , March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Cruises' award-winning Galapagos expeditions on Celebrity Flora are now available for booking in 2027.

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RCL or ABNB: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ABNB, RCL
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks are likely familiar with Royal Caribbean (RCL) and Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Royal Caribbean To Benefit From Industry Tailwinds Along With Unique Structural Factors, Says Analyst
RCL
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove reiterated a Buy rating on the shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd RCL with a price forecast of $305.00.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS DYNAMIC ARTIST DISCOVERY PROGRAM TO THE BAHAMAS
RCL
Published: March 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The search is on for musicians, performers, visual artists and sculptors to showcase their talent on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island NASSAU, The Bahamas , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean has announced the expansion of its Artist Discovery Program from ship to shore, giving Bahamian artists—musicians, performers, visual artists, and sculptors—the opportunity to bring to life the region's vibrant culture through curated collections and performances. This next edition of the program will offer guests visiting the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island more ways to encounter the beauty of The Bahamas while enjoying the ultimate beach day.

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Royal Caribbean: Margin Expansion Will Drive Shares Higher
RCL
Published: March 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Royal Caribbean will continue to grow revenue in 2025 while costs per APCD/berth will likely decline, resulting in significant margin expansion. I calculate Royal Caribbean's cruise pricing increased 3.9% in Q4 and industry sources suggest pricing is now 5.0% above year-ago levels. Based on the quarterly seasonality of 2024 earnings, first quarter earnings of $2.60 per share should translate into full year earnings of $17.36 per share.

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Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty sits down with Jim Cramer
RCL
Published: March 04, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk the impact of tariffs on customer spending, demand in the travel sector, consumer trends, and more.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN MAXIMIZES EVERY MINUTE OF SHORT CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS IN 2026-27
RCL
Published: February 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

From all-time favorites to the ultimate short getaway on Utopia of the Seas, sun-seekers can get away to idyllic destinations throughout the Eastern and Western Caribbean starting April 2026 MIAMI , Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacationers can put down their to-do lists and pack their bags with Royal Caribbean's latest combination of 2026-27 short getaways. More ways to max out memory-making to the world's top destinations are in store across a wide lineup of 2- to 5-night vacations on 11 bold Royal Caribbean ships.

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Royal Caribbean Stock Jumps 47% in 6 Months: Still a Good Investment?
RCL
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL have gained 46.9% over the past six months, outperforming the 29.5% rise in the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry.

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Wall Street Analysts Think Royal Caribbean (RCL) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
RCL
Published: February 24, 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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Royal Caribbean Cruises: This Company Is Built To Withstand A Slowdown
RCL
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Royal Caribbean Cruises: This Company Is Built To Withstand A Slowdown

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WHEN ICONS BECOME LEGENDS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS NAME AND LINEUP OF THE THIRD ICON CLASS VACATION
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Published: February 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Legend of the Seas will triple the world's best family vacation count in July 2026 MIAMI , Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- She's an icon, she's a legend, and she's changing the game. Royal Caribbean has once again set a new standard for vacations and revealed the name and debut lineup of the third Icon Class vacation – Legend of the Seas *.

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These 3 Companies Crushed Quarterly Expectations: PLTR, NFLX, RCL
NFLX, PLTR, RCL
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Throughout the Q4 reporting period, three companies, Netflix, Palantir, and Royal Caribbean, all posted notably strong results.

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Can These Consumer-Facing Companies Benefit from Valentine's Day?
NFLX, RCL
Published: February 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The holiday doesn't represent anything notably important concerning the stock market, but several companies could see a short-term sales bump and attention amid a consistently strong consumer backdrop.

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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.