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RCL - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$342.75
DETAILS
HIGH:
$415.00
LOW:
$298.00
MEDIAN:
$346.00
CONSENSUS:
$342.75
UPSIDE:
22.15%
Stock News
Debt Anchor vs. Cruise Demand: Can Royal Caribbean's Q3 Print Oct. 27 Match Its Premium Valuation
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL | RCL Price Prediction) reports third-quarter results on Oct. 27. Shares rose 20.05% over the past month but sit 10.98% below year-ago levels.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
In the closing of the recent trading day, Royal Caribbean (RCL) stood at $276.48, denoting a -3.37% move from the preceding trading day.
Cruise Stocks Fall as Oil Price Hits Five-Month High: Norwegian Sinks 6%, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Drop 4%
Oil's run to a five-month high is landing hardest on cruise operators, whose ships burn fuel that ranks among their largest operating costs. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:NCLH | NCLH Price Prediction) stock is off by 6%, trading at $14.
Royal Caribbean Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?
RCL gears up for Q3 earnings with strong cruise demand, higher ticket revenues and onboard spending, but yield pressures and rising costs loom.
Unveiling Royal Caribbean (RCL) Q3 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Royal Caribbean (RCL), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2026.
Cruise Stocks Rally While Energy Shares Slip: Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Rise 3%
Cruise stocks are rallying as a group, with the industry's largest operators climbing in close step while energy shares are drifting lower. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:NCLH | NCLH Price Prediction) stock is up 3% to $15.70 this afternoon.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Royal Caribbean (RCL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Will Royal Caribbean (RCL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Royal Caribbean (RCL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
RCL Stock Rises 12% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Hold Steady?
Royal Caribbean's strong demand, higher guest spending and loyalty growth bode well. Yet premium valuation and geopolitical pressures warrant caution.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
Royal Caribbean (RCL) concluded the recent trading session at $279.34, signifying a +1.83% move from its prior day's close.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Royal Caribbean (RCL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE EUROPE IN 2028-29 WITH NEW YEAR-ROUND SEASON
Travellers can discover Europe year-round with new winter adventures to the Canary Islands, Madeira and Morocco, summer adventures across Scandinavia and the Greek Isles, and visits to Royal Beach Club Santorini MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is expanding its 2028-29 Europe lineup with the brand's boldest year-round season, offering more ways to explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands across seven ships. For the first time, holidaymakers can explore Europe any time of year on Rhapsody of the Seas , from summer adventures with overnight stays in Egypt to winter getaways to the Canary Islands.
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Royal Caribbean's Repeat Guests Spend More: Can Loyalty Drive Growth?
RCL's repeat guests spend 20% to 25% more, while loyalty programs and digital engagement aim to drive bookings and onboard revenue growth.
What the Sandals Deal Means for Royal Caribbean's Next Leg of Growth?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. NYSE: RCL has rarely looked more ambitious.
1 of These Stocks Raised Its Dividend 50%. The Other Pays Nearly 4 Times the Yield.
One cruise giant rebuilt its dividend from nothing and is raising it fast, while a casino landlord quietly pays nearly four times the yield. Before you chase either payout, there are risks hiding in both balance sheets worth knowing.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP TO HOLD CONFERENCE CALL ON THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS
MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to discuss the company's third quarter 2026 financial results.
Royal Caribbean's Sandals Deal Shocked Wall Street. Analysts Now See Big Gains.
Shares of the cruise operator have risen 22% since the company said it would acquire Sandals Resorts.
Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
In the latest trading session, Royal Caribbean (RCL) closed at $282.32, marking a -2.24% move from the previous day.
Price Targets
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $355 from $372 at Susquehanna
$355.00
(was $281.97)
Susquehanna
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $358 from $388 at Wells Fargo
$358.00
(was $282.26)
Wells Fargo
Jefferies Upgrades Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) to Buy
$330.00
(was $282.36)
David Katz
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Jefferies
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $337 from $340 at Barclays
$337.00
(was $288.85)
Brandt Montour
·
Barclays
Deutsche upgrades Royal Caribbean to Buy on attractive entry point
$299.00
(was $242.70)
Deutsche Bank
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $298 from $297 at Truist
$298.00
(was $234.64)
Patrick Scholes
·
Truist Financial
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) PT Raised to $367 at UBS, Estimates Updated
$367.00
(was $322.94)
Robin Farley
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UBS
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $300 from $280 at Morgan Stanley
$300.00
(was $323.58)
Morgan Stanley
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $372 from $350 at Susquehanna
$372.00
(was $322.50)
Christopher Stathoulopoulos
·
Susquehanna
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $415 from $410 at Stifel
$415.00
(was $322.50)
Stifel Nicolaus
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $388 from $361 at Wells Fargo
$388.00
(was $322.50)
Trey Bowers
·
Wells Fargo
Royal Caribbean initiated with an Outperform at BMO Capital
$370.00
(was $282.26)
Tristan Thomas-Martin
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BMO Capital
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $361 from $360 at Wells Fargo
$361.00
(was $312.51)
Wells Fargo
Royal Caribbean initiated with a Hold at Loop Capital
$304.00
(was $284.63)
Loop Capital Markets
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $280 from $310 at Morgan Stanley
$280.00
(was $256.10)
Morgan Stanley
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $297 from $318 at Truist
$297.00
(was $260.32)
Truist Financial
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $309 from $321 at UBS
$309.00
(was $267.71)
Robin Farley
·
UBS
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $380 from $377 at Mizuho
$380.00
(was $266.14)
Mizuho Securities
Royal Caribbean price target lowered to $296 from $297 at Deutsche Bank
$296.00
(was $263.76)
Deutsche Bank
Royal Caribbean price target raised to $410 from $400 at Stifel
$410.00
(was $263.76)
Stifel Nicolaus