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Royal Caribbean

238.43 USD
+7.67
3.32%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
239.01
+0.58
0.24%
1 day
3.32%
5 days
-3.66%
1 month
1.09%
3 months
36.99%
6 months
58.73%
Year to date
98.46%
1 year
97.36%
5 years
81.90%
10 years
192.19%
 

About: Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021.

Employees: 98,200

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 11 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

33% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 130 | Existing positions closed: 98

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $34.2B [Q2] → $36.6B (+$2.5B) [Q3]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 899 [Q2] → 931 (+32) [Q3]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 322 | Existing positions reduced: 327

2.9% less ownership

Funds ownership: 83.27% [Q2] → 80.37% (-2.9%) [Q3]

20% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.83B | Put options by funds: $2.29B

21% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q2] → 11 (-3) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

11 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$232
3%
downside
Avg. target
$268
13%
upside
High target
$310
30%
upside

11 analyst ratings

10 positive
91%
neutral
9%
negative
0%
Barclays
Brandt Montour
51% 1-year accuracy
43 / 84 met price target
20%upside
$287
Overweight
Maintained
13 Dec 2024
Citigroup
James Hardiman
46% 1-year accuracy
11 / 24 met price target
19%upside
$283
Buy
Maintained
11 Dec 2024
Goldman Sachs
Lizzie Dove
54% 1-year accuracy
14 / 26 met price target
15%upside
$275
Buy
Maintained
10 Dec 2024
Stifel
Steven Wieczynski
73% 1-year accuracy
24 / 33 met price target
30%upside
$310
Buy
Maintained
6 Dec 2024
Truist Securities
Patrick Scholes
57% 1-year accuracy
43 / 76 met price target
14%upside
$272
Buy
Maintained
2 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 24 articles about RCL published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
In the most recent trading session, Royal Caribbean (RCL) closed at $230.76, indicating a +0.54% shift from the previous trading day.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
RCL Stock Soars 77% YTD: Smooth Sailing or Choppy Waters Ahead?
Royal Caribbean benefits from a strong operational performance, robust demand and growth initiatives.
RCL Stock Soars 77% YTD: Smooth Sailing or Choppy Waters Ahead?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
4 Travel Stocks to Buy Before the New Year's Rush
The travel industry in 2025 will likely gain from increased vacation spending. Stocks like TCOM, RCL, CCL and LUV are expected to gain from the trend.
4 Travel Stocks to Buy Before the New Year's Rush
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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 Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
NVIDIA & RCL Are Profitable S&P 500 Stocks for 2025: Time to Buy
NVIDIA and Royal Caribbean Cruises are worth buying for 2025 because of their high net income ratios.
NVIDIA & RCL Are Profitable S&P 500 Stocks for 2025: Time to Buy
Positive
WSJ
5 days ago
Cruise Lines Are Basking in Holiday Cheer
This ‘wave season' is shaping up to be not only the strongest since the pandemic but also the best ever.
Cruise Lines Are Basking in Holiday Cheer
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
PARADISE AWAITS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN REDEFINES THE ULTIMATE BEACH DAY WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB PARADISE ISLAND
The first in the Royal Beach Club Collection will deliver an all-inclusive pass to paradise in The Bahamas in December 2025 MIAMI , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is bringing the ultimate beach day to The Bahamas. Opening in December 2025 , Royal Beach Club Paradise Island * will be the first in the vacation brand's Royal Beach Club Collection, combining the striking beaches of Paradise Island and Royal Caribbean's signature experiences to create an all-inclusive beach day – and with the vibrant Bahamian spirit and culture at the heart of it all.
PARADISE AWAITS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN REDEFINES THE ULTIMATE BEACH DAY WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB PARADISE ISLAND
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Royal Caribbean Rewards Shareholders With 38% Dividend Hike
RCL boosts shareholder returns with a 38% dividend hike, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing returns.
Royal Caribbean Rewards Shareholders With 38% Dividend Hike
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Royal Caribbean Group Raises Dividend Thirty Eight Percent
MIAMI , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per common share payable on January 13, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 27, 2024.
Royal Caribbean Group Raises Dividend Thirty Eight Percent
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
Does Royal Caribbean (RCL) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
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