Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Wells Fargo & Company Analyst Says

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) had its target price boosted by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $358.00 to $361.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target would suggest a potential upside of 21.76% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Loop Capital upped their price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $304.00 to $327.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Argus raised their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $330.00 to $375.00 in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $358.00 price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $370.00 target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $357.00 to $392.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $352.46.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Up 5.7%

Shares of RCL stock opened at $296.48 on Wednesday. Royal Caribbean Cruises has a fifty-two week low of $222.22 and a fifty-two week high of $356.39. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $271.41 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $286.77.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $6.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.38 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.61 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $5.75 EPS. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Royal Caribbean Cruises will post 17.78 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,549,422,000. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,689,134 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,409,971,000 after purchasing an additional 270,930 shares in the last quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $669,804,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,957,044 shares of the company’s stock valued at $538,393,000 after buying an additional 38,748 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $597,350,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.53% of the company’s stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 earnings outlook: Royal Caribbean lifted its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $17.85–$17.95, reflecting better-than-expected third-quarter results despite higher fuel costs. Royal Caribbean Cruises Boosts FY26 Adj. EPS Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 profit beat estimates: Adjusted EPS was $6.57, above the $6.38 consensus and up from $5.75 a year earlier. Revenue rose 8.8% to $5.59 billion, broadly in line with expectations, while strong close-in demand and favorable cost timing supported margins. RCL Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Demand, Lower Costs
• Positive Sentiment: Bookings remain robust: Management said booking volumes increased in the mid-teens year over year, with no clear sign that consumer demand for vacations is weakening. Investors view the trend as evidence that Royal Caribbean can maintain pricing and gain market share. Royal Caribbean sees no signs of vacation fever cooling
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Susquehanna raised its price target to $360 from $355, reinforcing the bullish reaction to demand trends and the higher profit forecast. Susquehanna raises Royal Caribbean price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Risks remain: Third-quarter revenue came slightly below the $5.61 billion consensus, and higher fuel prices could pressure future costs. Some coverage also questioned whether strong occupancy and bookings will translate into sustained yield growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put-option activity—19,572 puts, approximately 169% above typical volume—signals that some traders are positioning for downside or increased volatility, although it does not confirm a bearish fundamental outlook.

About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a global cruise company that operates vacation cruises and related travel experiences. Its fleet visits destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, and other regions, with itineraries that typically include onboard entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreational activities, and shore excursions.

The company’s principal brands include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.