Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

NYSE: RCL · Real-Time Price · USD
278.08
-3.48 (-1.24%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
276.75
-1.33 (-0.48%)
After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap75.23B +14.6%
Revenue (ttm)17.94B +8.8%
Net Income4.27B +48.3%
EPS15.64 +42.9%
Shares Out 270.53M
PE Ratio17.79
Forward PE15.35
Dividend$6.00 (2.16%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 6, 2026
Volume3,936,460
Open270.77
Previous Close281.56
Day's Range265.20 - 279.44
52-Week Range164.01 - 366.50
Beta1.93
AnalystsBuy
Price Target357.22 (+28.46%)
Earnings DateJan 29, 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.

Founded 1968
Employees 108,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol RCL
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for RCL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $357.22, which is an increase of 28.46% from the latest price.

Price Target
$357.22
(28.46% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

The RCL Yield Strategy: How To Cash In While Waiting For A Pullback

Currently priced at approximately $282 per share, Royal Caribbean (RCL) is trading about 23% lower than its 52-week high. The cruise industry has faced headwinds from economic uncertainty, fluctuating...

12 hours ago - Forbes

Why Royal Caribbean Stock Is Falling Friday

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE: RCL) shares are trading lower Friday morning as investors reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East and fresh disruptions to global energy and travel flows. ...

15 hours ago - Benzinga

Royal Caribbean Cruises: Buy On Dips

Royal Caribbean Cruises has outperformed peers YTD, driven by robust 2025 results and a healthy 2026 outlook. Forward P/E multiples remain attractive, supporting medium-to-long-term upside, with poten...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

CELEBRITY CRUISES RELAUNCHES CELEBRITY SOLSTICE WITH EIGHT NEW EXPERIENCES

The renewed Celebrity Solstice departed Singapore on March 2, 2026, with eight new experiences - including four brand-new spaces, and will set sail in Alaska this summer. MIAMI, March 3, 2026 /PRNewsw...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Palantir, Energy Stocks Rally, Cruise Lines Tumble On US And Israeli-Iran War: What's Moving Markets Monday?

Wall Street traded firmly higher at midday in New York on Monday, reversing overnight futures losses as investors brushed aside escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Other symbols: CCLNCLHPLTRMPCXARJETS
4 days ago - Benzinga

Which Stocks Are Most Affected by the War in the Middle East?

Worries about developments in Iran rattled financial markets Monday, after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack over the weekend. The major U.S. equities indexes lost ground, with travel-relate...

4 days ago - Investopedia

Cruise stocks drop, as there's more the just the Iran conflict to worry about

Norwegian's sales miss and downbeat booking and profit outlooks spark concern about demand for cruises.

Other symbols: CCLNCLH
4 days ago - Market Watch

United Airlines, Royal Caribbean Fall Sharply. Why Travel Stocks Are the Worst Hit Today.

Airlines and cruise operators were among the worst hit stocks ahead of the open Monday as the travel sector faced up to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

4 days ago - Barrons

Royal Caribbean Group announces completion of offering of $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2033 and $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2038

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed its registered public offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal ...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

THE CORMORANT AT 55 SOUTH: SILVERSEA UNVEILS ALL PUBLIC SPACES OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOUTHERNMOST HOTEL

The Cormorant will create the most convenient, comfortable, and seamless way to explore Antarctica MIAMI, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cruise companies cancel Puerto Vallarta stops after violence in Mexico

American travel companies are scrambling to reroute cruise ships and take care of tourists to Mexico. Carnival Corporation and Norwegian Cruise Line canceled planned stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Other symbols: ABNBCCLNCLHHMAR
11 days ago - CNBC

See How Royal Caribbean Rises on Institutional Inflows

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

14 days ago - FXEmpire

Royal Caribbean Slides Amid Oil Price Increase, Insider Sales

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 ...

15 days ago - Benzinga

Royal Caribbean Stock: Deep Discount Or Sinking Ship?

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 reasona...

16 days ago - Forbes

Royal Caribbean Group Appoints Christopher J. Wiernicki to Board of Directors

MIAMI, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Wiernicki, former Chairman & CEO, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), to its Boa...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

Royal Caribbean Group announces pricing of $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2033 and $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes due 2038

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced a registered public offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amoun...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Royal Caribbean Group announces proposed offering of senior unsecured notes

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (the "Company") today announced that it has commenced a registered public offering of senior unsecured notes (the "Notes")...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Royal Caribbean Group Raises Dividend Fifty Percent

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per common share payable on April 3, 2026 to shareholders ...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

Royal Caribbean Stock Surges Friday: What Investors Are Watching

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.

4 weeks ago - Benzinga

RCL Stock's Beach Club Secret Changes Everything

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 in...

5 weeks ago - Forbes

Royal Caribbean Cruises Has Gifted Investors A Great Trip

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. posted strong growth in Q4 2025, but shares are now fairly valued, warranting a 'hold' rating. RCL's capacity expansion and innovative offerings, including new ships and r...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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

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

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on strong demand; shares jump

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.

5 weeks ago - Reuters

Earnings Beyond Mag 7: IBM, LRCX & RCL Soar

It's not just Mag 7 earnings moving markets Thursday morning. Diane King Hall points to IBM Corp. (IBM) rallying toward all-time highs after its strong report.

Other symbols: IBMLRCX
5 weeks ago - Schwab Network

Royal Caribbean's stock surges as record cruise bookings fuel an upbeat earnings outlook

Royal Caribbean's stock rallied toward a three-month high after the cruise operator's full-year profit and revenue outlooks were above Wall Street forecasts.

5 weeks ago - Market Watch