Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Director Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Sells 168,530 Shares of Stock

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold 168,530 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $338.98, for a total transaction of $57,128,299.40. Following the transaction, the director owned 15,709,236 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,325,116,819.28. This trade represents a 1.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, November 9th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 175,672 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $338.46, for a total transaction of $59,457,945.12.
• On Friday, November 6th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 132,472 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $326.39, for a total value of $43,237,536.08.
• On Thursday, November 5th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 30,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $323.23, for a total value of $9,696,900.00.
• On Wednesday, November 4th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 220,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $329.29, for a total value of $72,443,800.00.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Price Performance

Shares of NYSE RCL opened at $340.05 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $277.81 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $288.44. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a twelve month low of $222.22 and a twelve month high of $356.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $90.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.13, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a quick ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 0.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $6.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.38 by $0.19. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.40% and a net margin of 23.78%. The company had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.61 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $5.75 earnings per share. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 17th were paid a $1.50 dividend. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 17th. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s payout ratio is currently 35.52%.

Key Stories Impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its full-year EPS estimates for 2027 to $19.42 and 2028 to $22.62, while the company is targeting adjusted EPS in the $20 range for 2027. The outlook is supported by bookings, capacity growth and cost control. RCL Targets Adjusted EPS in the $20 Range for 2027: Can Momentum Last?
• Positive Sentiment: Falling crude prices helped lift cruise shares alongside a broader market rally, as cheaper fuel can ease a significant operating cost. Cruise Stocks Climb Amid Falling Crude Prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Forecast changes were mixed: Zacks also nudged some estimates higher but cut several near-term quarterly forecasts, including Q4 2026 EPS to $3.54. That tempers the otherwise improving longer-term outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold a combined 476,674 shares across transactions on November 6, 9 and 10, worth about $159.8 million. He still held approximately 15.7 million shares afterward, so the sales may be a modest sentiment concern rather than a wholesale exit. SEC Form 4 filing

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on RCL. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $358.00 to $361.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Barclays lifted their price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $337.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. TD Cowen increased their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $337.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $355.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $355.62.

Institutional Trading of Royal Caribbean Cruises

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in RCL. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Lynch Investment Planning LLC purchased a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Foresight Capital Management Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. CrossGen Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Main Street Group LTD purchased a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the 1st quarter worth approximately $28,000. 87.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is a global cruise vacation company. Its brands include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, which offer voyages ranging from large-ship family vacations to premium and luxury experiences. The company serves travelers through itineraries to destinations around the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and Asia. Its vacation offerings combine onboard accommodations, dining and entertainment with shore excursions and visits to ports and private destinations.