Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target $210.77 +2.65 (+1.27%) As of 01:53 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Royal Caribbean Cruises - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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 Moderate BuyBased on 19 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold3Buy16 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 $279.5832.65% 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. Get the Latest News and Ratings for RCL and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up RCL Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy16 Buy rating(s)14 Buy rating(s)14 Buy rating(s)14 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$279.58$284.12$239.75$134.56Forecasted Upside32.65% Upside18.03% Upside4.69% Upside-2.07% DownsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy Remove Ads RCL Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History RCL Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeRoyal Caribbean CruisesConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.84 2.61 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside34.50% Upside2,587.74% Upside19.02% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent RCL NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/31/2025Jefferies Financial Group2 of 5 starsDavid KatzSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageHold$230.00+10.92%3/27/2025BNP Paribas3 of 5 starsX. SiewSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$262.00+19.22%3/25/2025Susquehanna2 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive3/5/2025Loop CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingL. ChampineSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $250.00+10.29%2/7/2025Tigress FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingIvan FeinsethSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $330.00+23.46%2/4/2025UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingRobin FarleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$271.00 ➝ $301.00+15.17%2/3/2025Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJamie RolloSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$210.00 ➝ $225.00-15.00%1/30/2025MacquarieSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingPaul GoldingSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $300.00+10.60%1/29/2025ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJohn StaszakSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $305.00+15.22%1/29/2025BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBrandt MontourSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$287.00 ➝ $308.00+16.36% Get the Latest News and Ratings for RCL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/29/2025CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJames HardimanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$283.00 ➝ $304.00+14.84%1/27/2025Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDaniel PolitzerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$232.00 ➝ $272.00+16.95%1/24/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLizzie DoveSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $270.00+13.26%1/23/2025MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBen ChaikenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $253.00+7.29%1/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingMatthew BossSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$253.00 ➝ $295.00+24.14%12/6/2024Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $310.00+22.53%12/2/2024Truist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $272.00+10.07%11/26/2024Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingR. ClarkeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$290.00+20.60%11/13/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $240.00+1.16%10/23/2023HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageBuy$115.00+43.68%6/12/2023VNET GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingMaintains5/5/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$65.00 ➝ $71.00-4.67%5/4/2023William BlairSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingS. ZackfiaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperformAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 02:02 PM ET. 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 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 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 What is Royal Caribbean Cruises' forecast for 2025? 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. Should I buy or sell Royal Caribbean Cruises stock right now? 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. Does Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock has a predicted upside of 32.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Royal Caribbean Cruises been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Royal Caribbean Cruises? Royal Caribbean Cruises has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Macquarie, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Royal Caribbean Cruises more than its competitors? 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. 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