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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a common stock listing on the NYSE representing an operating company in the consumer discretionary sector. The company runs a global cruise business through Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, serving travelers with a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, its fleet included 69 ships. Founded in 1968, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is headquartered in Miami, Florida.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-RCL
$297.96
12.1% Upside
Fair
$350.44
31.8% Upside
Undervalued
Good
October 8, 2026
2.3%
November 3, 2026
16.2x
6.9x
3.8x
71.105 B
93.972 B
24.8%
90.5%
2.0
26.1%
-9.5%
Valuation • Fair Value

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$297.96

Estimated upside of 12.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$282.41

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$182.46

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$399.90

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$279.52

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$350.44

Analysts imply upside of 31.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

18.682 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

19.541 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

6.926 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

7.708 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.62

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.0

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

-9.5%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 3, 2026

Days to Earnings

33

Dividend Payment Date

October 8, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.3%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

26.1%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 18 buy, 7 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 18
Hold 7
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$297.96
Estimated upside 12.1%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 12.1%
Analyst Target
$350.44
Implied upside 31.8%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is $297.96. This implies an estimated upside of 12.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 12.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is $350.44. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 31.8%.

The current financial health read for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is November 3, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.3%, payment date is October 8, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is 16.2x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 71.105 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 93.972 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is NYSE-RCL, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE-RCL) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 24.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is 90.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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