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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a common stock listing on the NYSE representing an operating company in the consumer discretionary sector. The company runs a global cruise business through Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, serving travelers with a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, its fleet included 69 ships. Founded in 1968, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is headquartered in Miami, Florida.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-RCL
$288.60
0.6% Upside
Fair
$337.04
17.4% Upside
Fair
Good
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6
2.1%
July 28, 2026
17.1x
7.8x
4.2x
76.747 B
98.073 B
22.1%
94.9%
2.3
21.1%
30.6%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$288.60

Estimated upside of 0.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$261.63

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$185.30

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$355.81

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$293.17

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$337.04

Analysts imply upside of 17.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

18.388 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

19.558 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

6.902 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

7.707 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.60

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.3

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

30.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 28, 2026

Days to Earnings

7

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

2.1%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

6

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

21.1%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) has a Buy consensus, with 16 buy, 8 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 16
Hold 8
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$288.60
Estimated upside 0.6%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$337.04
Implied upside 17.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is $288.60. This implies an estimated upside of 0.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is $337.04. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 17.4%.

The current financial health read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is July 28, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.1%, upcoming dividend amount is 6.

The current P/E ratio listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is 17.1x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 76.747 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 98.073 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is NYSE-RCL, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 22.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 94.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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