The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company trimmed its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL – Free Report) by 7.9% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 130,481 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,209 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company’s holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises were worth $35,906,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Quantinno Capital Management LP boosted its holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 41.8% during the first quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 165,058 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,421,000 after purchasing an additional 48,648 shares in the last quarter. Clough Capital Partners L P grew its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 8.3% in the 1st quarter. Clough Capital Partners L P now owns 123,961 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,112,000 after purchasing an additional 9,520 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 43.1% in the 1st quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 76,908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,164,000 after purchasing an additional 23,175 shares during the period. Finally, Gateway Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $945,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.53% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have issued reports on RCL shares. Barclays dropped their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $351.00 to $340.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Tuesday. Truist Financial dropped their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $318.00 to $297.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Mizuho set a $380.00 price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Friday, May 1st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $350.50.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Down 0.4%
NYSE:RCL opened at $322.15 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $294.60 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $289.60. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 52-week low of $232.10 and a 52-week high of $366.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a current ratio of 0.21. The company has a market cap of $86.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.76.
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.98 by $0.23. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.33% and a net margin of 23.54%.The business had revenue of $4.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.82 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.38 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue 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. On average, analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.74 EPS for the current year.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 3rd were issued a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 3rd. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 37.08%.
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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