Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $74.10B
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.85
- Forward P/E
- 14.47
- Dividend yield
- 1.92%
- 52-week range
- $222.22$356.39
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.79M
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $274.20 - $280.00 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $356.39 |
| 52-Week Low | $222.22 |
| Open | $280.00 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.68M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.79M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 18.68B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 4.40B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -416.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $16.20 |
| Profit Margin | 23.54% |
| Operating Margin | 27.33% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 42.97% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.23 |
| Annual Dividend | $5.50 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.95% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 74.10B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 268.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.85 |
| Forward P/E | 14.47 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.97 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 7.24 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.34 |
| 50-Day MA | $273.35 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $286.55 |
| 1-Year Change | −9.70% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Royal Caribbean Cruises at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has a market capitalization of $74.10B. The stock trades at 16.9× trailing earnings, 14.5× forward earnings and 4.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $4.40B on revenue of $18.68B (a 23.5% profit margin) and burned $416.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 8.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $875.00M in cash and securities against $22.84B of debt, a net debt position of $21.96B.
Royal Caribbean Cruises pays a quarterly dividend totaling $5.50 per share a year, a 1.92% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 34% payout ratio and 1 consecutive year of dividend increases.
The share price is down 9.7% over the past year. At $276.48 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $222.22 to $356.39, below its 200-day moving average of $286.55.
Based on 22 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $352.56, 27.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Caribbean Cruises
What is the current stock price for RCL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, RCL stock trades at $276.48. The 52-week range is $222.22–$356.39, with a day range of $274.20–$280.00.
What is the P/E ratio for RCL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Royal Caribbean Cruises's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 16.9, meaning investors pay $16.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 14.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Royal Caribbean Cruises operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does RCL pay dividends?
Yes, Royal Caribbean Cruises pays a 1.92% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($5.50 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 34.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 17, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for RCL?
Based on ratings from 22 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for RCL is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $352.56, a 27.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $276.48.
What is the market cap of RCL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Royal Caribbean Cruises's market capitalization is $74.10B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Royal Caribbean Cruises operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Travel Services industry.