Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

RCLยทNYSE

$286.42

-1.5%
Consumer CyclicalTravel Services

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$76.82B
EPS15.7300
P/E Ratio18.21
Earnings Date08/04/2026
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Street Expectations Map

RCL ยท NYSE

Wall Street analysts project that RCL stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 345.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 280.00 to a high of 425.00.

Lowest Target
280.00
-2.24%
Consensus Target
345.00
20.45%
Highest Target
425.00
48.38%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 345.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 280.00 to a high of 425.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+20.4%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

42.0% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

21.59x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
17.93B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
19.60B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
19.41B - 19.80B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+9.3%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
4.27B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
4.98B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
4.85B - 5.10B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+16.5%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
15.73
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$17.76
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$17.39 - $18.30
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.9%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage14 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
5.30B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-6.25B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-6.31B - -6.19B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-218.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
6.91B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-4.83B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-4.88B - -4.79B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-170.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
2.22B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
7.35B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
7.28B - 7.42B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+230.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $27.20M worth of RCL shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

69.0K

21.78M

Net Activity

-21.8M

-$21.78M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.1K

309.94K

Net Activity

-310K

-$310K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

16.2K

5.11M

Net Activity

-5.1M

-$5.11M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
WAA

Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander

Director

60.7K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$19.07M

2
SVO

Sorensen Vagn O

Director

10.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3.40M

3
PHL

Pujol Henry L

Officer: Chief Accounting Officer

4.9K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.61M

4
LRA

Lake Robert Alexander

Officer: Svp, Clo, Secretary & Cco

5.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.55M

5
LJT

Liberty Jason T

Officer: President & Ceo

3.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.25M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $27.20M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.