Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL – Get Free Report) was downgraded by research analysts at Freedom Capital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.
Several other analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $370.00 price target on the stock. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $361.00 to $388.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $318.00 to $297.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $350.00 to $372.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Royal Caribbean Cruises has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $350.50.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Price Performance
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.98 by $0.23. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a net margin of 23.54% and a return on equity of 43.33%. The business had revenue of $4.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.82 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $4.38 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Royal Caribbean Cruises has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.730-17.870 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 6.260-6.360 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Royal Caribbean Cruises will post 17.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of Royal Caribbean Cruises
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Platform Technology Partners lifted its holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 4.9% in the 2nd quarter. Platform Technology Partners now owns 982 shares of the company’s stock worth $312,000 after buying an additional 46 shares during the period. Xcel Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the second quarter worth about $953,000. Nelson Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.5% during the 2nd quarter. Nelson Capital Management LLC now owns 8,978 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,851,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC raised its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC now owns 1,874 shares of the company’s stock worth $595,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Finally, D.A. Davidson & CO. boosted its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 1.5% during the second quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 2,647 shares of the company’s stock valued at $841,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. 87.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Royal Caribbean Cruises News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.21 per share, above the $3.98 analyst consensus, while revenue of $4.83 billion broadly matched estimates and increased 6.5% year over year. Royal Caribbean earnings and outlook article
- Positive Sentiment: Management maintained its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook of $17.73–$17.87 and reiterated 1.75%–2.25% net yield growth. Record booking volumes and pricing, particularly from higher-margin guests, support continued earnings momentum. Royal Caribbean 2026 forecast article
- Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to point to premium offerings, private destinations, fleet expansion, river cruises and substantial share repurchases—including approximately $1 billion in first-half buybacks—as longer-term catalysts. Royal Caribbean growth drivers article
- Neutral Sentiment: Royal Caribbean appears relatively insulated from weaker consumer vacation demand because affluent travelers are continuing to pay for cruises and premium experiences. Analysts comparing RCL with Carnival see resilient demand and strong bookings across the industry. Royal Caribbean cruise pricing article
- Negative Sentiment: Royal Caribbean reduced its 2026 revenue-growth outlook from 10% to approximately 9% and narrowed reported net-yield guidance, partly reflecting itinerary changes and geopolitical effects on bookings. European cruise demand also faces potential headwinds. Royal Caribbean Q2 outlook article
- Negative Sentiment: Higher fuel costs, roughly $23 billion of debt and heavy capital spending create downside risks if travel demand weakens. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $300 but kept an “equal weight” rating, implying the current valuation already reflects much of the company’s growth outlook. Morgan Stanley Royal Caribbean price target report
Royal Caribbean Cruises Company Profile
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL), operating as part of the Royal Caribbean Group, is a global cruise company that develops, markets and operates passenger cruise ships. The company operates multiple consumer-facing cruise brands that offer short- and long-duration itineraries and a range of onboard experiences. Its core activities include itineraries and voyage operations, guest services and hospitality, onboard food and beverage, entertainment and recreation programming, and the commercial activities needed to sell and support cruises through both direct and travel‑agent channels.
Royal Caribbean’s ships serve a broad set of geographies worldwide, regularly deploying vessels in the Caribbean, North America (including Alaska), Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
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