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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$239.23 +1.36 (+0.57%)
(As of 11:58 AM ET)

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
2
Buy
14

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for RCL.

Consensus Price Target

$239.75
0.22% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Caribbean Cruises, the average price target is $239.75. The highest price target for RCL is $310.00, while the lowest price target for RCL is $154.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.22% from the current price of $239.23.
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RCL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/25/23 to 12/24/24
1 Month Ago
11/25/23 to 11/24/24
3 Months Ago
9/26/23 to 9/25/24
1 Year Ago
12/25/22 to 12/25/23
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)
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$239.75$220.00$182.31$116.64
Forecasted Upside0.22% Upside-8.90% Downside2.76% Upside-9.02% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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
2.88
2.57
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.79% Upside204.95% Upside14.28% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/13/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$245.00 ➝ $287.00+17.30%
12/11/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$257.00 ➝ $283.00+14.85%
12/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$245.00 ➝ $275.00+11.28%
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%
11/7/2024Tigress Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $270.00+21.54%
10/30/2024Macquarie
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$189.00 ➝ $250.00+19.98%
10/30/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $232.00+10.56%
10/29/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$213.00 ➝ $243.00+15.36%
8/7/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$140.00 ➝ $154.00+0.94%
7/31/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$168.00 ➝ $183.00+16.93%
7/30/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$160.00 ➝ $180.00+16.02%
7/26/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$168.00 ➝ $195.00+27.11%
5/29/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $172.00+16.26%
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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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 Wednesday, December 18, 2024. 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.:

  • The company reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $5.20 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $5.05, indicating robust financial performance.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. experienced a significant revenue increase of 17.5% year-over-year, reaching $4.89 billion, showcasing its growth potential in the cruise industry.
  • With a return on equity of 52.92%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for high returns.
  • The stock currently has a market capitalization of $69.40 billion, reflecting its substantial size and stability in the market, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have set a consensus target price of $233.63, suggesting potential for price appreciation from the current stock price of approximately $210.02.

Royal Caribbean Cruises
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.63, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can pose risks during economic downturns.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a low current ratio of 0.19, suggesting potential liquidity issues, as it may struggle to cover short-term liabilities with its current assets.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance among its executives.
  • The stock has a beta of 2.59, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Despite recent growth, the cruise industry remains sensitive to economic fluctuations and external factors, which could impact future earnings and stability.

RCL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Caribbean Cruises is $239.75, with a high forecast of $310.00 and a low forecast of $154.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RCL shares.

According to analysts, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock has a predicted upside of 0.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Royal Caribbean Cruises more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how RCL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RCL) was last updated on 12/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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