RCLConsumer Cyclical · Travel ServicesThe 28 Wall Street analysts covering Royal Caribbean Group hold a median 12-month price target of $353 — +35.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Royal Caribbean Group on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (91): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (34): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RCL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $280 → $300 |
| 29 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $327 → $362 |
| 29 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $410 → $415 |
| 29 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $350 → $372 |
| 29 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $361 → $388 |
| 21 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $362 → $327 |
| 8 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 8 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Outperform | $370 |
| 22 June 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 1 June 2026 | Loop Capital | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RCL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Royal Caribbean Group returned −24.5% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Cheaper than 14% of US stocks
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Royal Caribbean Group has a market value of $69.6B and an enterprise value of $92.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $18.7B. The latest quarter grew 6.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $4.4B, a 23.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $16.18.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$416.0M.
Royal Caribbean Group spent $2.0B on share buybacks and $1.1B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 16.1×; forward P/E: 12.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.15%, paying out 31% of earnings.
Royal Caribbean Group employs 107,950 people — $173K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research highlights Royal Caribbean (RCL) as a strong value stock. The report references Zacks Style Scores, which help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Why it matters — RCL watchers would care because the company is being highlighted by a research service as a strong value stock among its peers.
Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether Wall Street analysts' buy, sell, or hold recommendations meaningfully affect Royal Caribbean's stock price. The piece questions whether media reports of rating changes actually matter to investors.
Why it matters — The article offers RCL watchers perspective on the reliability and influence of analyst ratings on the company's share price.
Royal Caribbean's stock has underperformed recently, in line with broader investor caution toward cruise companies, as rising crude prices and higher inflation fuel concerns about higher interest rates. Despite these macro risks, the company reported surprisingly positive Q2 2026 results and received an earnings forecast upgrade.
Why it matters — A Royal Caribbean watcher would note that the article highlights macro headwinds while pointing to strong recent results and an upgraded earnings outlook as positive offsets.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) shares are trading lower in premarket trading on Thursday. The article examines where the bottom might be for the stock.
Why it matters — RCL watchers would track the premarket decline and discussion of a potential bottom as an indicator of current market sentiment toward the cruise operator's shares.
In the latest trading session, Royal Caribbean (RCL) closed at $259.38, down 1.94% from the previous day, a larger decline than the broader market experienced during the same period. The drop reflects a session in which the stock underperformed relative to the general market.
Why it matters — RCL watchers track daily price movements relative to the broader market as an indicator of how the stock is performing against general market conditions.
The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Royal Caribbean Group have a median 12-month price target of $353, with estimates ranging from $262 to $415. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 28 analysts covering Royal Caribbean Group, 19 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Royal Caribbean Group 45 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Royal Caribbean Group ranks 45 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +35.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Royal Caribbean Group 45 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Royal Caribbean Group publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RCL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $262 to $415 over the next 12 months.
Royal Caribbean Group returned -24.5% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise company that operates vacation experiences at sea through Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Sept 2026): "Here's Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Strong Value Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlights Royal Caribbean (RCL) as a strong value stock. The report references Zacks Style Scores, which help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise company that operates vacation experiences at sea through Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Its business centers on passenger cruise travel, with itineraries that span short getaways, premium sailings, and luxury voyages across destinations worldwide. The company serves a broad leisure-travel audience, offering accommodation, dining, entertainment, shore excursions, and onboard services across its fleet. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. also participates in the wider vacation market through brand management and cruise operations that appeal to families, couples, and upscale travelers. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company plays a significant role in the cruise and leisure travel industry as one of the major operators shaping global cruise vacation offerings.
CEO Mr. Jason T. Liberty · 107,950 employees · United States · https://www.rclinvestor.com
