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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$210.77 +2.65 (+1.27%)
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Royal Caribbean Cruises - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
16

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for RCL.

Consensus Price Target

$279.58
32.65% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Caribbean Cruises, the average price target is $279.58. The highest price target for RCL is $330.00, while the lowest price target for RCL is $225.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 32.65% from the current price of $210.77.
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RCL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/2/24 to 4/2/25
1 Month Ago
3/3/24 to 3/3/25
3 Months Ago
1/3/24 to 1/2/25
1 Year Ago
4/3/23 to 4/2/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$279.58$284.12$239.75$134.56
Forecasted Upside32.65% Upside18.03% Upside4.69% Upside-2.07% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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RCL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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RCL Price Targets by Month

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRoyal Caribbean CruisesConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.84
2.61
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside34.50% Upside2,587.74% Upside19.02% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/31/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
David Katz
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Initiated CoverageHold$230.00+10.92%
3/27/2025BNP Paribas
3 of 5 stars
X. Siew
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$262.00+19.22%
3/25/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive
3/5/2025Loop Capital
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L. Champine
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $250.00+10.29%
2/7/2025Tigress Financial
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Ivan Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $330.00+23.46%
2/4/2025UBS Group
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Robin Farley
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$271.00 ➝ $301.00+15.17%
2/3/2025Morgan Stanley
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Jamie Rollo
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$210.00 ➝ $225.00-15.00%
1/30/2025Macquarie
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Paul Golding
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $300.00+10.60%
1/29/2025Argus
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John Staszak
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $305.00+15.22%
1/29/2025Barclays
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Brandt Montour
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$287.00 ➝ $308.00+16.36%
1/29/2025Citigroup
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James Hardiman
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$283.00 ➝ $304.00+14.84%
1/27/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Daniel Politzer
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$232.00 ➝ $272.00+16.95%
1/24/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Lizzie Dove
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $270.00+13.26%
1/23/2025Mizuho
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Ben Chaiken
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $253.00+7.29%
1/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Matthew Boss
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$253.00 ➝ $295.00+24.14%
12/6/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $310.00+22.53%
12/2/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $272.00+10.07%
11/26/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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R. Clarke
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$290.00+20.60%
11/13/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $240.00+1.16%
10/23/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$115.00+43.68%
6/12/2023VNET Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/5/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$65.00 ➝ $71.00-4.67%
5/4/2023William Blair
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S. Zackfia
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Reiterated RatingOutperform

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Should I Buy Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock? RCL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Royal Caribbean Cruises pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Royal Caribbean Cruises
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.:

  • Recent analyst upgrades have significantly increased price targets, with firms like Wells Fargo raising their target from $232.00 to $272.00, indicating strong market confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, with 16 out of 19 analysts recommending a buy, suggesting a positive outlook for future performance.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates a diverse fleet of 65 ships under multiple brands, which allows for a wide range of itineraries and customer appeal, enhancing revenue opportunities.
  • As of the latest trading session, the stock price is $207.35, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point compared to recent highs.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of $55.80 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation and the ability to invest in growth initiatives.

Royal Caribbean Cruises
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been notable, with insiders selling 109,492 shares worth over $28 million in the last three months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 2.53, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the Goldman Sachs Group recently cut their price objective from $275.00 to $270.00, which may reflect concerns about the company's near-term performance.
  • Recent insider transactions show significant decreases in ownership percentages, such as the CEO reducing their stake by nearly 29%, which could raise red flags for potential investors.
  • The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.40, which, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is priced for growth, making it potentially less attractive if growth does not materialize as expected.

RCL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Caribbean Cruises is $279.58, with a high forecast of $330.00 and a low forecast of $225.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RCL shares.

According to analysts, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock has a predicted upside of 32.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Royal Caribbean Cruises more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 2.84 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how RCL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RCL) was last updated on 4/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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