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Royal Caribbean Cruises(NYSE) RCL

Current Price$293.00
Market Cap$78.73BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1993)+5,037%
5 Year+288%
1 Year-15%
1 Month-9%
Royal Caribbean Cruises last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 293.542026-07-24
Royal Caribbean Cruises stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.29%USD 286.962026-07-17
1 month-8.54%USD 320.952026-06-24
3 month+10.99%USD 264.472026-04-24
Year to date+6.35%USD 276.012025-12-31
1 year-14.54%USD 343.492025-07-24
3 year+197.03%USD 98.822023-07-25
5 year+288.38%USD 75.582021-07-23
Since inception+5,036.68%USD 5.711993-04-28

Royal Caribbean Cruises Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$78.73BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$18.39B

Net Income (TTM)

$4.48B

EPS (TTM)

$16.38

P/E Ratio

17.92

Dividend

$5.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.66 (High)

Price

$293.00

Volume

152,528

Open

$285.79

Previous Close

$293.00

Daily Range

$284.78 - $300.24

52-Week Range

$232.10 - $366.50

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 28, 2026

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About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean offers cruise vacations and onboard experiences for travelers seeking leisure and adventure. Its ships provide lodging, dining, and entertainment for families, couples, and groups. The company helps people explore destinations while managing travel logistics and comfort.

All Aboard: What Royal Caribbean Sells

  • Cruise Vacations: Core product, offering trips to over 1,000 destinations; 69.8% of 2024 revenue; targets families, couples, and groups.
  • Onboard Services: Dining, entertainment, retail, spa, casino, and excursions; approximately 30% of 2024 revenue; enhances guest experience.
  • Private Destinations: Exclusive island experiences like CocoCay and Labadee; included in cruise packages; appeals to leisure travelers.
  • Travel Packages: Pre- and post-cruise hotel and tour options; simplifies travel for international guests.
  • Cruise Protection: Insurance coverage for trip cancellations or emergencies; provides peace of mind for travelers.

Setting Sail: Growth and Expansion Moves

  • Acquired Silversea Cruises in 2018, expanding into ultra-luxury and expedition markets.
  • Formed joint venture with TUI Cruises GmbH for German market entry; expanded fleet to 68 ships by 2024.
  • Launched new ship classes (Icon, Oasis, Edge) and private destinations from 2019 to 2024.
  • Announced Celebrity River Cruises (10 ships) for 2027, entering river cruise segment.
  • Invested in digital booking, loyalty programs, and Starlink internet fleetwide by 2024.

Why Royal Caribbean Floats Above the Rest

Royal Caribbean operates one of the world’s largest and most diverse cruise fleets, serving multiple market segments. Its private island destinations and flexible ship deployment help it adapt to changing demand. The company invests in technology and sustainability to improve efficiency and guest experience.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Total revenue was $16.5 billion in 2024, up 18.6% from 2023.
  • Passenger ticket sales made up 69.8% of 2024 revenue; onboard services 30.2%.
  • Net income was $2.88 billion in 2024, up from $1.70 billion in 2023.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.3 billion in 2024, up from $4.5 billion in 2023.

Bottom Line

Royal Caribbean has grown through brand expansion, new ship classes, and digital innovation. Its diversified offerings and global reach position it as a major player in the cruise industry.

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Industry

Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

108,000

CEO

Jason T. Liberty, MBA

Website

www.royalcaribbeangroup.com

Headquarters

Miami, FL 33132-2096, US

RCL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

47.23%

Operating Margin

27.88%

Net Income Margin

24.39%

Return on Equity

45.86%

Return on Capital

15.03%

Return on Assets

10.68%

Earnings Yield

5.58%

Dividend Yield

1.70%

Payout Ratio

8.61%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$78.73BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

268.19M

Volume

152.53K

Avg. Volume

2.79M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$8.68B

Operating Income

$5.13B

EBITDA

$7.23B

Operating Cash Flow

$6.67B

Capital Expenditure

-$5.30B

Free Cash Flow

$1.37B

Cash & ST Invst.

$512.00M

Total Debt

$21.79B

Royal Caribbean Cruises Performance Analysis

Royal Caribbean Cruises annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 8,840,540,000477.0%
20232023-12-31USD 13,900,000,00057.2%
20242024-12-31USD 16,484,000,00018.6%
20252025-12-31USD 17,935,000,0008.8%
Royal Caribbean Cruises sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3013.5%
Q32025-09-3013.2%
Q42025-12-31-17.1%
Q12026-03-314.5%
Royal Caribbean Cruises annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -8.45-59.5%
20232023-12-31USD 6.00N/A
20242024-12-31USD 10.9482.4%
20252025-12-31USD 15.6442.9%
Royal Caribbean Cruises sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3063.3%
Q32025-09-3030.2%
Q42025-12-31-51.9%
Q12026-03-3126.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.45B

+11.3%

Gross Profit

$2.21B

+14.8%

Gross Margin

49.53%

N/A

Market Cap

$78.73BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$728.94K

N/A

Employees

108,000

N/A

Net Income

$941.00M

+28.9%

EBITDA

$1.72B

+22.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$512.00M

+32.6%

Total Debt

$21.79B

+8.3%

Accounts Receivable

$479.00M

+12.2%

Inventory

$271.00M

+5.9%

Long Term Debt

$20.27B

+8.7%

Short Term Debt

$1.53B

+3.8%

Return on Assets

10.68%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

16.58%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.33B

+11.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.83B

+12.7%

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Questions About RCL

What is the current price of Royal Caribbean Cruises?

Royal Caribbean Cruises is trading at $293.00 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Royal Caribbean Cruises?

Over the past 52 weeks, Royal Caribbean Cruises has traded between $232.10 and $366.50.

How much debt does Royal Caribbean Cruises have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Royal Caribbean Cruises reported total debt of $21.79B.

How much cash does Royal Caribbean Cruises have on hand?

Royal Caribbean Cruises reported $512.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Royal Caribbean Cruises’s dividend yield?

Royal Caribbean Cruises currently has a dividend yield of 1.70%.

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