Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
RCL stock forecast: what analysts expect
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 — +18.7% versus the last price of $292.29. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
RCL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in RCL.
RCL annual returns by year
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, 2026 | Bayley 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.
RCL Key Statistics
RCL in plain English
- P/E ratio (18.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of RCL's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (44.67%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (23.54%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.71%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
RCL stock: frequently asked questions
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s stock price today?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) last traded at $292.29 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 +18.7% versus the current price of $292.29. 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 $4,620 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 362%, or 16.5% per year.
Does RCL pay a dividend?
Yes. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.71% per year at today's share price.
What is RCL's P/E ratio?
RCL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.1, and 14.4 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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