Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
| Market Cap | 65.39B -26.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 18.68B +8.7% |
| Net Income | 4.40B +22.1% |
| EPS | 16.21 +20.4% |
| Shares Out | 267.45M |
| PE Ratio | 14.97 |
| Forward PE | 12.75 |
| Dividend | $6.00 (2.45%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,385,344 |
| Open | 246.00 |
| Previous Close | 242.70 |
| Day's Range | 240.20 - 249.73 |
| 52-Week Range | 222.22 - 356.39 |
| Beta | 1.75 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 347.60 (+42.16%) |
| Est. Earnings | Oct 27, 2026 |
About RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Financial Performance
In 2025, Royal Caribbean Cruises's revenue was $17.94 billion, an increase of 8.80% compared to the previous year's $16.48 billion. Earnings were $4.27 billion, an increase of 48.35%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 27 analysts, the average rating for RCL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $347.6, which is an increase of 42.16% from the latest price.
News
Royal Caribbean put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in Royal Caribbean (RCL) with 16,680 puts trading, or 3x expected. Most active are Dec-26 220 puts and Dec-26 250 puts, with total volume in those strikes…
Monday's First Moves: MU Price Target Hike, RBLX Downgrade, RCL Upgrade
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Royal Caribbean upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA
BofA upgraded Royal Caribbean (RCL) to Buy from Neutral with a $330 price target The “high-quality business” generates ROIC in the high-teens, EBITDA margins of nearly 40%, and has an…
Cruise Stocks Have Hit Choppy Waters
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Deutsche upgrades Royal Caribbean to Buy on attractive entry point
Deutsche Bank upgraded Royal Caribbean (RCL) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $299. The stock’s 26% pullback since August 5 offers a “considerably more favorable risk/reward,”…
Royal Caribbean upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Woronka upgraded Royal Caribbean (RCL) to Buy from Hold with a $299 price target
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $298 from $297 at Truist
Truist analyst C. Patrick Scholes raised the firm’s price target on Royal Caribbean (RCL) to $298 from $297 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares as part of a…
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $394 from $345 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss raised the firm’s price target on Royal Caribbean (RCL) to $394 from $345 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following recent fieldwork. The firm…
What's behind Royal Caribbean's ‘highly surprising' push into Sandals vacation resorts
Royal Caribbean plans to take a 50% stake in Sandals, a move that gives the cruise line access to wealthier customers.
Royal Caribbean Teams with Sandals, Morgan Stanley Addresses Deals Leak
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Royal Caribbean Stock (RCL) Slides Almost 3% Despite a $3B Deal with Sandals Resorts
Royal Caribbean stock was down on Wednesday after the company announced a $3 billion deal with Sandals Resorts.
Royal Caribbean expanding partnership with Sandals, says BMO Capital
Royal Caribbean’s (RCL) expanded Sandals partnership broadens its land-based portfolio and increases its share of travelers’ overall vacation spending, but skepticism around the strategic fit and timi...
Wednesday's First Moves: KBH & CBRL Earnings, RCL Makes 50% Sandals Stake
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Royal Caribbean Sandals JV should be a long-term positive, says Jefferies
After Royal Caribbean (RCL) announced a 50/50 joint venture with Sandals Resorts valued at $3B, Jefferies said the JV should be a long-term positive despite immediate weakness in reaction to…
Royal Caribbean Is Buying Half of Sandals. ‘What the Heck Are They Thinking?
Royal Caribbean is buying a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts, with the deal expected to close early 2027.
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals for $3B
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Group and Sandals Resorts announced the signing of an agreement to form a partnership in the all-inclusive resort space with a 50% investment from Royal Caribbean Group.
Royal Caribbean acquires stake in resort operator Sandals for $3 billion
Royal Caribbean Group said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Caribbean resorts operator Sandals Resorts International, expanding the cruise company's presence in land-based...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP AND SANDALS RESORTS ANNOUNCE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE THEIR LEADING VACATION EXPERIENCES
Royal Caribbean Group Investment to Advance Sandals and Beaches' Growth and Broaden the Group's Vacation Portfolio MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica and MIAMI, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group ...
Royal Caribbean near deal to buy majority stake in Sandals, FT says
Royal Caribbean (RCL) is nearing a deal to buy a majority stake in Sandals Resorts International that would value the all-inclusive retreat company at more than $6B, sources told Financial…
Why Royal Caribbean Stock Tumbled Today and What Wall Street Sees Next
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) is moving 6% lower Tuesday as investors react to reports of a potentially expensive expansion beyond cruising. The company is reportedly discussing an acquisition of control...
Royal Caribbean near $3B deal to take 50% stake in Sandals, CNBC says
Royal Caribbean (RCL) is near a deal to take a 50% equity stake in Sandals in an agreement that would value the resort operator at $6B, but discussions are ongoing,…
Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals
Royal Caribbean is near a deal to take a 50% equity stake in Sandals, according to a person familiar with the matter. The talks would value Sandals at $6 billion, but discussions are ongoing and may n...
Royal Caribbean down 3% after FT report on talks to buy Sandals Resorts
14:22 EDT Royal Caribbean (RCL) down 3% after FT report on talks to buy Sandals Resorts
SILVERSEA REFINES ITS SUITE COLLECTION, INTRODUCING FOUR CATEGORIES OF COMFORT
Building on one of the most inclusive offerings at sea, guests can now choose from 17 suite types across four categories – Oceanview, Veranda, Residence, and Villa – each offering guests distinct comf...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAMES RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE GEN. LORI J. ROBINSON GODMOTHER OF LEGEND OF THE SEAS
The trailblazing leader will celebrate the U.S. arrival of the vacation brand's newest Icon Class vacation this November during a Veterans Day naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida MIAMI, Sept. ...