RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
NYSE: RCL · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES
$265.84
+2.08% today
Updated 2026-04-24
Market cap
$71.92B
P/E ratio
17.04
P/S ratio
4.01x
EPS (TTM)
$15.60
Dividend yield
1.34%
52W range
$201 – $362
Volume
2.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
74
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A3.8
Quality
D8.0
Profitability
A5.3
Valuation
C+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.0
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$346.50
+30.34%
12-Month target
$280.12
+5.37%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$207.56
Margin of safety
-60.80%
4 Strong Buy16 Buy7 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 23.80% — above average
+ ROE 47.70% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $116.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 13.30% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 0.96 — distress zone
- 60.80% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.84B | $13.90B | $16.48B | $17.93B | $17.93B | $19.9B |
| Net income | $-2.16B | $1.70B | $2.88B | $4.27B | $754.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $15.60 | $18.27 |
| Free cash flow | $-2.23B | $580.00M | $2.00B | $1.24B | $116.00M | — |
| Profit margin | -24.39% | 12.21% | 17.45% | 23.82% | 23.80% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | WIERNICKI, CHRISTOPHER J | Buy | 444 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | WILHELMSEN, ARNE ALEXANDER | Sale | 152,515 | $310.78 |
| 2026-02-27 | WILHELMSEN, ARNE ALEXANDER | Sale | 31,560 | $312.53 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd trades at $265.84. representing a P/E of 17.04x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 74/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.96, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $17.93B. with profit margins at 23.80%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $207.56.
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's stock price?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) trades at $265.84.
Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd overvalued?
Smart Value Score 74/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $207.56.
What is the price target of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)?
The analyst target price is $346.50, representing +30.3% upside from the current price of $265.84.
What is the intrinsic value of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $207.56, a -60.8% margin of safety versus $265.84.
What is the future stock price of RCL by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd could reach $1,121.72 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's revenue?
TTM revenue is $17.93B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.96 — distress.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryTRAVEL SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.01x
ROE47.70%
Beta1.94
50D MA$285.52
200D MA$301.66
Shares out0.27B
Float0.26B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.5M
Performance
1 week-5.82%
1 month+1.54%
3 months-9.32%
YTD-4.69%
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