Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
NYSE: RCLConsumer CyclicalTravel ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:03 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 282.32 -0.01%
RCL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $75.51B
- P/E (TTM)
- 17.43
- Forward P/E
- 13.81
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.20
- Dividend yield
- 1.77% ($5.00)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 17, 2026
- 52-week range
- 222.22 – 356.39
- Day range
- 281.11 – 288.14
- Volume / Avg
- 2.41M / 2.43M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 267.45M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
RCL stock today
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) closed at $282.32 on Oct 7, down 2.24% (-$6.46), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 20.8% below their 52-week high of $356.39, set on Feb 10, 2026 and 27.0% above the 52-week low of $222.22, in the middle of the past year's range. RCL is up 2.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 8.8%.
At 17.4x trailing earnings, Royal Caribbean Cruises trades in line with the peer-group median of 16.7x. Its forward P/E of 13.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27; analysts expect EPS of $6.36. Royal Caribbean Cruises pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share, a 1.77% yield at the current price.
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About Royal Caribbean Cruises
Company profileRoyal 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
- CEO
- Mr. Jason T. Liberty
- Headquarters
- Miami, FL
- Employees
- 107,950
- IPO year
- 1993
- Website
- rclinvestor.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Royal Caribbean Cruises generated $17.93 billion in revenue, up 8.8% from fiscal 2024, its 4th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $4.27 billion (+48.3% year over year), for a net margin of 23.8% versus a median of -24.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 49.4% (up from 47.5%) and operating margin 27.4%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.93B | $16.48B | $13.90B | $8.84B | $1.53B |
| Growth | +8.80% | +18.59% | +57.24% | +477.02% | -30.64% |
| Net income | $4.27B | $2.88B | $1.70B | $-2.16B | $-5.26B |
| EPS (diluted) | $15.61 | $10.94 | $6.31 | $-8.45 | $-20.89 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (29 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$350.33+24.09%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 18
- Hold 7
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $6.36
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 28, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $4.20 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $5.00
- Dividend yield
- 1.77%
- Last payment
- $1.50
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 17, 2026
RCL news
All RCL news- Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Shares Cross Above 200 DMANasdaq
- Can Royal Caribbean's Record 2027 Pricing Sustain Its Growth Run?NasdaqRCL, CCL, NCLH
- Carnival Is Half Booked for FY27: Can Record Pricing Hold?NasdaqCCL, RCL, NCLH
- Notable Friday Option Activity: LEU, RCL, ALABNasdaqLEU, RCL, ALAB
- Norwegian Cruise Targets Earlier Bookings: Can It Ease Yield Pressure?NasdaqNCLH, CCL, RCL
- Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?Nasdaq
- Royal Caribbean (RCL) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for InvestorsNasdaq
- Can Royal Caribbean's Fuel Hedges Cushion Its $1.3B Expense Outlook?NasdaqRCL, CCL, NCLH
Royal Caribbean Cruises peers
Consumer Cyclical sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABNBAirbnb Inc. Class A | 160.63 | +0.15% | $96.18B | vs RCL |
| BKNGBooking Holdings Inc. | 155.87 | -1.12% | $117.12B | vs RCL |
| VIKViking Holdings Ltd | 81.26 | -0.47% | $36.29B | vs RCL |
| CCLCarnival Corporation Ltd. | 26.15 | -1.62% | $35.16B | vs RCL |
| EXPEExpedia Group Inc. | 258.86 | -0.47% | $31.07B | vs RCL |
| TCOMTrip.com Group Limited ADR | 38.09 | -0.44% | $23.99B | vs RCL |
| NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | 15.05 | -2.97% | $6.91B | vs RCL |
| MMYTMakeMyTrip Limited | 43.41 | +0.09% | $4.08B | vs RCL |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises stock FAQ
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock price today?
RCL last traded at $282.32 as of Oct 7, 4:03 PM EDT, down 2.24% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay a dividend?
Yes. Royal Caribbean Cruises pays $5.00 per share annually, a 1.77% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.50 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 17, 2026.
When is Royal Caribbean Cruises's next earnings date?
Royal Caribbean Cruises is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $6.36.
What is RCL's P/E ratio?
RCL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.43 and a forward P/E of 13.81, compared with a median of 16.7 for its closest peers.
Is Royal Caribbean Cruises in the S&P 500?
Yes. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Royal Caribbean Cruises's CEO?
Mr. Jason T. Liberty is the chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which has about 107,950 employees.
Has RCL ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent RCL stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Aug 3, 1998.