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Royal Caribbean Cruises(NYSE) RCL

Market Cap$78.31BMarket 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)+5,010%
5 Year+284%
1 Year-9%
1 Month+2%
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$292.24
+1.61%
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After hours$291.88-$0.36 (-0.12%)
Royal Caribbean Cruises last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 292.002026-08-21
Royal Caribbean Cruises stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.26%USD 305.002026-08-14
1 month+2.15%USD 285.852026-07-22
3 month+14.61%USD 254.782026-05-22
Year to date+5.79%USD 276.012025-12-31
1 year-8.63%USD 319.572025-08-21
3 year+202.2%USD 96.632023-08-22
5 year+283.92%USD 76.062021-08-20
Since inception+5,009.73%USD 5.711993-04-28

Royal Caribbean Cruises Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$78.31BMarket 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)

$18.68B

Net Income (TTM)

$4.40B

EPS (TTM)

$16.19

P/E Ratio

18.03

Dividend

$5.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.65 (High)

Price

$292.24

Volume

1,488,586.233

Open

$290.31

Previous Close

$292.00

Daily Range

$289.18 - $294.31

52-Week Range

$232.10 - $366.50

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 27, 2026

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About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. takes people on vacation to global destinations. It operates large ships that offer rooms, food, and entertainment. The company helps travelers see the world from the ocean.

Voyages Across the World

  • Passenger Tickets: Sells cruise fares and air travel to and from ships; accounts for 69.2% of revenue in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Onboard Services: Sells goods, casino games, and spa treatments on ships; accounts for 30.8% of revenue in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Port Operations: Manages specific port facilities and provides pre-cruise or post-cruise tours.
  • Brand Portfolio: Operates cruise lines including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.

New Ships and Strategic Moves

  • Issued $2.5 billion in senior notes during February 2026 to fund business operations.
  • Took delivery of the vessel Legend of the Seas in June 2026.
  • Launched the Mein Schiff Flow through the TUI Cruises joint venture in June 2026.
  • Expanded capacity through the addition of Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel.

What Sets the Fleet Apart

Royal Caribbean operates a global fleet that calls upon approximately 1,000 destinations. The company uses a dual-hemisphere strategy to manage seasonal demand and weather patterns.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Total revenues increased $294 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 6.5% year over year.
  • Net income was $1.1 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Available Passenger Cruise Days, a measure of room capacity, reached 13.6 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $3.4 billion for the same period in 2025.

The View from the Bridge

Royal Caribbean has expanded its global capacity and fleet through continuous ship deliveries and brand diversification. The company maintains its market position by balancing large-scale ticket sales with increased onboard spending.

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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

46.64%

Operating Margin

27.32%

Net Income Margin

23.56%

Return on Equity

43.83%

Return on Capital

15.03%

Return on Assets

9.86%

Earnings Yield

5.55%

Dividend Yield

1.71%

Payout Ratio

13.40%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$78.31BMarket 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

1.49M

Avg. Volume

2.42M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$8.71B

Operating Income

$5.10B

EBITDA

$7.22B

Operating Cash Flow

$6.79B

Capital Expenditure

-$7.20B

Free Cash Flow

-$416.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$875.00M

Total Debt

$23.52B

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
Q32025-09-3013.2%
Q42025-12-31-17.1%
Q12026-03-314.5%
Q22026-06-308.5%
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
Q32025-09-3030.2%
Q42025-12-31-51.9%
Q12026-03-3126.1%
Q22026-06-3020.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.83B

+6.5%

Gross Profit

$2.29B

+1.3%

Gross Margin

47.29%

N/A

Market Cap

$78.31BMarket 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

$725.29K

N/A

Employees

107,975

N/A

Net Income

$1.13B

-6.8%

EBITDA

$1.85B

-0.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$875.00M

+19.0%

Total Debt

$23.52B

+19.2%

Accounts Receivable

$441.00M

+2.3%

Inventory

$267.00M

+8.1%

Long Term Debt

$21.87B

+19.9%

Short Term Debt

$1.64B

+10.6%

Return on Assets

9.86%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

15.47%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$877.00M

-196.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.86B

+6.5%

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Questions About RCL

What is the current price of Royal Caribbean Cruises?

Royal Caribbean Cruises is trading at $292.00 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 $23.52B.

How much cash does Royal Caribbean Cruises have on hand?

Royal Caribbean Cruises reported $875.00M 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 1.71%.

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