Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Citigroup Analyst Says

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) had its target price boosted by Citigroup from $362.00 to $364.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Citigroup‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 17.36% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $299.00 to $330.00 in a report on Monday, September 28th. Tigress Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Monday, September 28th. Freedom Broker upgraded Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $351.00 to $379.00 in a research report on Wednesday. Susquehanna upped their target price on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $355.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $354.00.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:RCL traded up $11.87 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $310.17. 2,023,069 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,542,376. The company has a quick ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 0.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03. Royal Caribbean Cruises has a 12 month low of $222.22 and a 12 month high of $356.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $82.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 1.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $271.36 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $286.74.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $6.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.38 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.61 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a net margin of 23.54% and a return on equity of 43.33%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $5.75 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Royal Caribbean Cruises will post 17.78 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Royal Caribbean Cruises

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $6,549,422,000. State Street Corp raised its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,689,134 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,409,971,000 after buying an additional 270,930 shares during the last quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA bought a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter valued at about $669,804,000. Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter valued at about $597,350,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,957,044 shares of the company’s stock valued at $538,393,000 after acquiring an additional 38,748 shares during the last quarter. 87.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Royal Caribbean Cruises

Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and raised outlook supported the stock. Royal Caribbean exceeded third-quarter EPS expectations, reported approximately $5.6 billion in revenue and lifted its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast. Robust bookings, including strong demand for 2027 sailings, suggest limited evidence of a slowdown in vacation spending. Royal Caribbean Cruises Boosts FY26 Adj. EPS Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability remains a major investment argument. High occupancy, affluent customer demand and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 45.4% demonstrate pricing power and operating leverage. Analysts also cited Royal Caribbean’s strong returns and efficient cost management, with several firms maintaining bullish ratings and price targets above the current trading level. Royal Caribbean: Strong Earnings Results Demonstrate K-Shaped Economic Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion of its vacation platform could create longer-term growth. Royal Caribbean’s roughly $3 billion investment for a 50% stake in Sandals, including access to a large beachfront land bank, is intended to capture more of customers’ annual travel spending. The company is also pursuing private-island, river-cruise and resort opportunities, which analysts expect to contribute more meaningfully from 2027 onward. Royal Caribbean Unveils Beachfront Land Bank in Sandals Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Fuel-cost concerns appear manageable. Royal Caribbean executives said fuel hedging should help protect margins as energy prices rise, while strong earnings across the cruise industry helped lift sentiment toward the sector. Cruise Companies Aim to Keep Fuel Costs Down

Royal Caribbean Cruises Company Profile

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a global cruise company that operates vacation cruises and related travel experiences. Its fleet visits destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, and other regions, with itineraries that typically include onboard entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreational activities, and shore excursions.

The company’s principal brands include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.