Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

NYSE · Consumer Discretionary · Travel Services
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$323.27
+1.28 (+0.40%)
Price — last 10 years monthly, dividend-adjusted · hover for detail
Market Cap
$86.47B
P/E (TTM)
19.1
Forward P/E
15.8
EPS (TTM)
$16.90
ROE
41.29%
Profit Margin
23.79%
Revenue Growth
8.80%
Dividend Yield
1.86%
Beta
1.86
52W High
$356.39
52W Low
$222.22
Analyst Target
$357.70

RCL stock forecast: what analysts expect

Consensus rating
Buy
Avg. 12-month target
$357.70
Implied upside
+10.7%

Wall Street analysts covering Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $357.70 — +10.7% versus the last price of $323.27. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.

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RCL historical returns

PeriodTotal returnAnnualized (CAGR)$1,000 grew to
1 year +23.8% +23.9% $1,238
3 years +211% +46.0% $3,112
5 years +379% +36.8% $4,789
10 years +348% +16.2% $4,484
20 years +869% +12.0% $9,694
Since 1993 +5,563% +12.8% $56,626

Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in RCL.

RCL annual returns by year

2026 YTD +17.8%
2025 +22.5%
2024 +79.0%
2023 +162.0%
2022 -35.7%
2021 +3.0%
2020 -43.5%
2019 +39.9%
2018 -16.1%
2017 +48.2%

Congress trading in RCL

7 members of Congress have disclosed trading RCL — 4 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $322,500. Most recent disclosure: Dec 31, 2025.

Insider activity in RCL

RCL's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 64 sales ($304.8M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Nov 12, 2026.

Nov 12, 2026Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander Director Sell $6.1M
Nov 12, 2026Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander Director Sell $655,529
Nov 12, 2026Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander Director Sell $786,452
Nov 12, 2026Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander Director Sell $1.3M
Nov 12, 2026Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander Director Sell $2.3M

About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

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.

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RCL Key Statistics

Previous Close$321.99P/E Ratio19.1
Market Cap$86.47BPEG Ratio1.17
Revenue (TTM)$19.14BROE41.29%
Gross Margin50.25%ROA7.78%
Debt / Equity194.5Employees107,950

RCL in plain English

RCL stock: frequently asked questions

What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s stock price today?

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) last traded at $323.27 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $222.22 and $356.39.

Is RCL stock a buy or a sell?

Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on RCL is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $357.70 — about +10.7% versus the current price of $323.27. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.

How much would $1,000 invested in RCL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,484 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 348%, or 16.2% per year.

Does RCL pay a dividend?

Yes. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.86% per year at today's share price.

What is RCL's P/E ratio?

RCL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.1, and 15.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.

Do members of Congress trade RCL stock?

Yes — 7 members of Congress have disclosed trades in RCL under the STOCK Act, totaling 4 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $322,500.

What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s ticker symbol?

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. trades under the ticker symbol RCL on the NYSE.

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