Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$239.14 -4.75 (-1.95%)

As of 12:42 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
14

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for RCL.

Consensus Price Target

$284.12
18.81% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Caribbean Cruises, the average price target is $284.12. 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 18.81% from the current price of $239.14.

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RCL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$284.12	$246.50	$220.00	$128.64
Forecasted Upside	18.81% Upside	4.53% Upside	-8.90% Downside	4.96% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

RCL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

RCL Price Targets by Month

The 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.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Royal Caribbean Cruises	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.82	2.60	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.34% Upside	1,952.47% Upside	12.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent RCL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/7/2025	Tigress Financial 3 of 5 stars	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $330.00	+23.46%
2/4/2025	Loop Capital 2 of 5 stars	Laura Champine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$250.00	-5.25%
2/4/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Robin Farley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$271.00 ➝ $301.00	+15.17%
2/3/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jamie Rollo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$210.00 ➝ $225.00	-15.00%
1/30/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Golding Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $300.00	+10.60%
1/29/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Stathoulopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$245.00 ➝ $305.00	+13.06%
1/29/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$280.00 ➝ $305.00	+15.22%
1/29/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandt Montour Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$287.00 ➝ $308.00	+16.36%
1/29/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Hardiman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$283.00 ➝ $304.00	+14.84%
1/27/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Politzer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$232.00 ➝ $272.00	+16.95%
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1/24/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lizzie Dove Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$275.00 ➝ $270.00	+13.26%
1/23/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Chaiken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$255.00 ➝ $253.00	+7.29%
1/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Boss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$253.00 ➝ $295.00	+24.14%
12/6/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $310.00	+22.53%
12/2/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$204.00 ➝ $272.00	+10.07%
11/26/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Clarke Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$290.00	+20.60%
11/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$210.00 ➝ $240.00	+1.16%
10/23/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$115.00	+43.68%
6/12/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/5/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$65.00 ➝ $71.00	-4.67%
5/4/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Zackfia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform

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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 Tuesday, February 18, 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.:

The stock has recently been trading at approximately $233.62, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the cruise industry.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has increased its quarterly dividend from $0.55 to $0.75, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflecting strong financial health.
Institutional investors own a significant 87.53% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance and stability.
Recent analyst upgrades have raised target prices for the stock, with several firms setting targets above $300, indicating potential for price appreciation.
The company operates a diverse fleet of 65 ships under multiple brands, which allows it to cater to various market segments and enhances its revenue-generating capabilities.

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 recent transactions indicating a decrease in ownership by key executives, which could signal concerns about the company's future performance.
The stock has experienced a decrease in ownership percentage by insiders, which may raise questions about their confidence in the company's prospects.
Despite the recent dividend increase, the payout ratio stands at 20.58%, which, while sustainable, may limit future increases if earnings do not grow significantly.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the travel and leisure sector, potentially affecting Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s revenue and profitability.
Recent insider sales totaling over $92 million in the last 90 days may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.

RCL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Caribbean Cruises is $284.12, with a high forecast of $330.00 and a low forecast of $225.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RCL shares.
: According to analysts, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock has a predicted upside of 18.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Royal Caribbean Cruises has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Macquarie, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Royal Caribbean Cruises more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how RCL compares to other companies.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target