Morgan Stanley Increases Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Price Target to $300.00

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) had its target price hoisted by investment analysts at Morgan Stanley from $280.00 to $300.00 in a report issued on Thursday, MarketBeat reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s target price indicates a potential downside of 5.82% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the company. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Tuesday. Truist Financial cut their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $318.00 to $297.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $361.00 to $388.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $350.00 to $337.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $350.50.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Down 1.1%

RCL stock opened at $318.53 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $85.19 billion, a PE ratio of 19.69, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a current ratio of 0.21. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $295.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $289.80. Royal Caribbean Cruises has a one year low of $232.10 and a one year high of $366.50.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.98 by $0.23. The company had revenue of $4.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.82 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.33% and a net margin of 23.54%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.38 earnings per share. Royal Caribbean Cruises has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.730-17.870 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 6.260-6.360 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises will post 17.77 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Royal Caribbean Cruises

In other news, CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $315.99, for a total value of $4,048,147.89. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 45,297 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,313,399.03. The trade was a 22.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 6.44% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Royal Caribbean Cruises

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of RCL. Platform Technology Partners increased its stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 4.9% during the second quarter. Platform Technology Partners now owns 982 shares of the company’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the period. Xcel Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the second quarter valued at approximately $953,000. Nelson Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.5% in the second quarter. Nelson Capital Management LLC now owns 8,978 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,851,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares during the period. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC grew its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.7% in the second quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC now owns 1,874 shares of the company’s stock valued at $595,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Finally, D.A. Davidson & CO. grew its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 1.5% in the second quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 2,647 shares of the company’s stock valued at $841,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. 87.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Royal Caribbean Cruises News

Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Royal Caribbean continues to benefit from resilient bookings, premium offerings and demand from higher-income travelers. Analysts argue that its focus on higher-margin guests may help offset cost pressures, while the company appears relatively insulated from weaker consumer vacation spending. Royal Caribbean: Higher Margin Guests Meet Fuel Risks, Dip Buying Opportunity Ahead
• Positive Sentiment: A comparison of Royal Caribbean and Carnival highlights favorable industry trends, including strong bookings, premium pricing and continued cruise demand. Royal Caribbean’s recent earnings also showed revenue growth and earnings above analyst expectations, supporting the company’s fundamental outlook. Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Which Cruise Stock Looks More Promising?
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target for RCL from $280 to $300 but maintained an “equal weight” rating. The revised target remains below the stock’s recent trading level, indicating limited near-term upside in the firm’s view. Morgan Stanley RCL price-target update
• Negative Sentiment: Freedom Capital downgraded Royal Caribbean from “strong buy” to “hold,” adding to valuation concerns after the stock’s substantial gains and contributing to selling pressure. Freedom Capital downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares worth approximately $4.05 million, reducing his direct ownership by 22.05%. Although insider sales can be scheduled or diversification-related, the transaction may weigh on investor sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing

About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL), operating as part of the Royal Caribbean Group, is a global cruise company that develops, markets and operates passenger cruise ships. The company operates multiple consumer-facing cruise brands that offer short- and long-duration itineraries and a range of onboard experiences. Its core activities include itineraries and voyage operations, guest services and hospitality, onboard food and beverage, entertainment and recreation programming, and the commercial activities needed to sell and support cruises through both direct and travel‑agent channels.

Royal Caribbean’s ships serve a broad set of geographies worldwide, regularly deploying vessels in the Caribbean, North America (including Alaska), Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.