Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)

NYSE · Consumer Discretionary · Travel Services
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$308.00
+0.85 (+0.28%)
Price — last 10 years monthly, dividend-adjusted · hover for detail
Market Cap
$82.38B
P/E (TTM)
19.0
Forward P/E
15.2
EPS (TTM)
$16.23
ROE
44.67%
Profit Margin
23.54%
Revenue Growth
6.50%
Dividend Yield
1.63%
Beta
1.78
52W High
$366.50
52W Low
$232.10
Analyst Target
$346.92

RCL stock forecast: what analysts expect

Consensus rating
Buy
Avg. 12-month target
$346.92
Implied upside
+12.6%

Wall Street analysts covering Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $346.92 — +12.6% versus the last price of $308.00. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.

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RCL historical returns

PeriodTotal returnAnnualized (CAGR)$1,000 grew to
1 year -13.8% -13.8% $862
3 years +220% +47.4% $3,201
5 years +283% +30.8% $3,828
10 years +387% +17.2% $4,869
20 years +973% +12.6% $10,725
Since 1993 +5,263% +12.7% $53,632

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 +11.6%
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 1 sale ($4.0M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 29, 2026.

Jul 29, 2026Bayley Michael W Pres&CEO, Royal Caribbean Intl Sell $4.0M

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$307.15P/E Ratio19.0
Market Cap$82.38BPEG Ratio1.44
Revenue (TTM)$18.68BROE44.67%
Gross Margin50.28%ROA7.68%
Debt / Equity224.8Employees107,950

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RCL stock: frequently asked questions

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

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) last traded at $308.00 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $232.10 and $366.50.

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 $346.92 — about +12.6% versus the current price of $308.00. 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 $4,869 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 387%, or 17.2% per year.

Does RCL pay a dividend?

Yes. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.63% per year at today's share price.

What is RCL's P/E ratio?

RCL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.0, and 15.2 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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