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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 4004 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$75.29B
large-cap · #1 of 14 peers
Summary
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $75.29B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 14 Water Transportation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 7.36x is the highest of the 13 peers that report one. Its ROE of 43.0% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for RCL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.2%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.6%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How RCL ranks among 4004 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Transportation peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $75.29B | 1/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 17.12x | 2/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.36x | 1/13 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% | – |
| EPS | $16.18 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $38.27 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $69.85 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-1.56 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 43.0% | 1/8 |
| ROA | 9.8% | 3/10 |
| ROIC | 15.5% | 6/12 |
| Gross Margin | 49.1% | 2/5 |
| Operating Margin | 27.3% | 4/10 |
| Net Margin | 23.5% | 5/10 |
| EBT Margin | 22.6% | 4/10 |
| Tax Rate | 4.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.21x | 12/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.19x | 10/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.34x | 2/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.36x | 2/14 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.0x | 7/16 |
| Working Capital | -$9.22B | 14/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $6.79B | 2/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$416M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$7.20B | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 18.3% | 4/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -111.6% | – |
| FCF/Sales | -2.2% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 38.5% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.42x | 4/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 42.4x | 1/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 35.6x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.5x | 5/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 9 days | 6/6 |
| Days Inventory | 10 days | – |
| Payables Period | 42 days | 1/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -23 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $18.68B | 2/6 |
| Operating Income | $5.11B | 1/13 |
| Net Income | $4.40B | 1/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $2.25B | 2/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $9.52B | 2/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | RCL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.30 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 26.6% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 267M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.43B | 5.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $875M | 2.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $441M | 1.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $267M | 0.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $34.18B | 76.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $10.56B | 23.7% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Water Transportation
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (Water Transportation): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd | ▼ | $75.29B |
| CCL Carnival Corp Ltd. | ▶ | $36.61B |
| KEX Kirby Corp | ▶ | $7.22B |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ▼ | $7.03B |
| MATX Matson, Inc. | ▶ | $7.03B |
| GLNG Golar Lng Ltd | ▼ | $4.86B |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd. | ▼ | $3.68B |
| NAT Nordic American Tankers Ltd | ▲ | $1.86B |
| FLNG Flex Lng Ltd. | ▼ | $1.65B |
| CMDB Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd | ▲ | $516M |
| EDRY Eurodry Ltd. | ▲ | $154M |
| DLNG Dynagas Lng Partners Lp | ▼ | $131M |
| OMEX Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc | ▶ | $38M |
| USEA United Maritime Corp | ▲ | $25M |
| BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | ▶ | N/A |
| KNOP Knot Offshore Partners Lp | ▶ | N/A |
| RUBI Rubico Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd | ▶ | N/A |
Where RCL sits on the market map
Energy & Transportation · Water Transportation
News
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) stock news
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Jefferies upgrades Royal Caribbean Cruises to buy from hold
Fintel reports that on October 8, 2026, Jefferies upgraded their outlook for Royal Caribbean Cruises (BMV:RCL) from Hold to Buy. This rating action follows a prior action by Jefferies on January 30, ...
FAQ
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for RCL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd forecasts updated?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, RCL included, share the SEC industry code Water Transportation. The largest are: Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL), Kirby Corp (KEX), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), Matson, Inc. (MATX), Golar Lng Ltd (GLNG), Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.