Hsbc Holdings PLC Acquires 81,393 Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) by 108.6% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 156,364 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 81,393 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC’s holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises were worth $43,751,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of RCL. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 49.3% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 117,162 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,931,000 after purchasing an additional 38,698 shares in the last quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 19.0% in the third quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 39,123 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,659,000 after purchasing an additional 6,253 shares during the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 1,231.6% during the third quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 20,173 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,528,000 after purchasing an additional 18,658 shares in the last quarter. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the third quarter worth about $48,063,000. Finally, Dougherty & Associates LLC bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter worth about $10,827,000. 87.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Performance

Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock opened at $310.13 on Wednesday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $277.05 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $286.45. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 1-year low of $232.10 and a 1-year high of $366.50. The company has a current ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. The company has a market cap of $83.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.92, a PEG ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.77.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $3.60 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.20 by $0.40. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 45.25% and a net margin of 24.36%.The company had revenue of $4.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.46 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.71 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Royal Caribbean Cruises has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 3.830-3.930 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.100-17.500 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.27 EPS for the current year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 3rd will be paid a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 3rd. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s payout ratio is currently 36.61%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Loop Capital started coverage on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Monday, June 1st. They issued a “hold” rating and a $304.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $296.00 price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Mizuho set a $380.00 price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, UBS Group cut their target price on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $321.00 to $309.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $345.58.

Key Royal Caribbean Cruises News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised near-term earnings estimates for Royal Caribbean, including higher forecasts for Q3 2027, Q4 2027, and Q1 2028, reinforcing expectations for continued profit growth. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Broader cruise-sector optimism has been supported by falling oil prices and hopes for lower geopolitical risk, which can improve margins for cruise operators like Royal Caribbean. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Royal Caribbean’s latest quarter has been described as its “best quarter ever,” but investors are still weighing whether the stock’s strong operating performance is already reflected in the valuation. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Carnival’s earnings miss and revenue weakness are pressuring peer sentiment, but Royal Caribbean is outperforming comparatively, suggesting investors see it as the stronger cruise name right now. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Some market coverage continues to flag valuation and risk concerns after the stock’s strong rally, which could limit further upside if earnings growth slows. Article Title

Royal Caribbean Cruises Profile

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.