Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Stock Price & Analysis
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) rose 3.57% to USD 293.54 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
RCL last closed at USD 283.41; the session ranged USD 284.56–300.32 on volume of 2,564,538 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 232.1–366.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC)
| Price | USD 293.54 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.57% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 283.41 |
| Open | USD 285.8 |
| Day Range | USD 284.56 – 300.32 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 232.1 – 366.5 |
| Volume | 2,564,538 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RCL)
Nexqual's technical model rates RCL "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 287.65) |
| MACD | -1.68 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RCL)
Wall Street analysts rate RCL "Buy" based on 27 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 337.04 (range USD 255–425), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 27 |
| Mean Target | USD 337.04 |
| High Target | USD 425 |
| Low Target | USD 255 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 20 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (RCL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.98 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.83B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.6 vs est 3.2 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.8 vs est 2.8 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 5.75 vs est 5.68 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 4.38 vs est 4.08 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RCL)
| Total Revenue | $18.39B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +11.30% |
| Gross Margin | +50.91% |
| Operating Margin | +26.17% |
| Profit Margin | +24.36% |
| ROE | +49.58% |
| Debt / Equity | 217.31 |
| Current Ratio | 0.2 |
| Total Cash | $512.00M |
| Total Debt | $21.79B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-194.88M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RCL)
Nexqual rates Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 51%, operating 26% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $512M cash vs $21.8B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$195M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 50%, ROA 8.1% |
Ownership (RCL)
| Insider Ownership | +1.82% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +90.53% |
| Float | 254.41M |
| Short % of Float | +6.91% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
Leadership (RCL)
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is led by Jason T. Liberty, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Jason T. Liberty |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Naftali Holtz (age 47) |
| Executive Vice President of Newbuilding | Harri U. Kulovaara (age 72) |
| President & CEO of Royal Caribbean International | Michael W. Bayley (age 66) |
| President of Celebrity Cruises | Laura J. Hodges Bethge (age 50) |
Major Backers & Investors (RCL)
Notable institutional backers of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd include Capital Group, Capital International Investors, GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | 19.32% |
| Capital International Investors | 9.34% |
| GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA | 6.66% |
| Investment Co of America | 4.77% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 3.6% |
| NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND | 2.53% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.8% |
| BlackRock | 9.46% |
| State Street | 3.88% |
| Geode Capital | 2.63% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC.
From Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Industry The global vacation industry represents a large and expanding market of over $2 trillion, our company currently holds a small share of this market, and we believe our differentiated vacation ecosystem and strategic expansion initiatives provide a compelling opportunity to capture additional market share.
- The portability of our ships allows us to deploy our ships to meet demand within our existing and new cruise markets.
Partnerships
- For instance, through our partnership agreement with iCON Infrastructure Partners VI, L.P. ("iCON"), we own, develop, and manage cruise terminal facilities and infrastructure in key ports of call, initially including several development projects in Italy and Spain.
- Our entire fleet is equipped with Starlink through our partnership with SpaceX, bringing the next generation in shipboard connectivity and unlocking an improved guest experience.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | USD 19.37 | ▲ 0.21% |
| CCL | Carnival Corporation Ltd. | USD 26.33 | ▲ 0.88% |
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | USD 118.27 | ▲ 0.86% |
| DAL | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | USD 85.06 | ▲ 1.84% |
| AAL | American Airlines Group, Inc. | USD 14.48 | ▼ 2.13% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.