Compass Capital Management Inc. Invests $11.33 Million in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Key Points

• Compass Capital Management acquired 35,677 Royal Caribbean shares worth approximately $11.33 million during the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 87.53% of RCL.
• Royal Caribbean exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $4.21 in EPS on $4.83 billion in revenue, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $17.73–$17.87.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $353.40 versus the stock’s $305.45 price. However, CEO Michael Bayley sold 12,811 shares, and some future EPS estimates were reduced.

Compass Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 35,677 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,329,000.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Montag A & Associates Inc. grew its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 184.4% in the fourth quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 91 shares of the company's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Institutional investors own 87.53% of the company's stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Up 0.1%

RCL stock opened at $305.45 on Monday. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 1-year low of $232.10 and a 1-year high of $366.50. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $302.84 and its 200 day simple moving average is $292.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $81.69 billion, a PE ratio of 18.88, a PEG ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.77.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.98 by $0.23. The company had revenue of $4.83 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.82 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a net margin of 23.54% and a return on equity of 43.33%. Royal Caribbean Cruises's quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.38 EPS. 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. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.78 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Royal Caribbean Cruises news, CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $315.99, for a total transaction of $4,048,147.89. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 45,297 shares in the company, valued at $14,313,399.03. This trade represents a 22.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 6.44% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup lifted their target price on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $327.00 to $362.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Mizuho set a $380.00 price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Susquehanna raised their price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $350.00 to $372.00 and gave the company a "positive" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $296.00 price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, TD Cowen cut their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $350.00 to $337.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Royal Caribbean Cruises has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $353.40.

Royal Caribbean Cruises News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $17.73 from $17.13, lifted FY2027 EPS to $19.10 from $19.06, and increased FY2028 EPS to $22.09 from $22.04. It also raised Q3 2026 EPS to $6.32 and Q4 2026 EPS to $3.60. These revisions support the view that sustained demand and pricing could drive continued earnings growth. Zacks Research earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s outlook remains cautiously optimistic despite Royal Caribbean trailing the broader market over the past year. The current full-year consensus is approximately $17.78–$17.79 per share, with longer-term FY2027 and FY2028 estimates pointing to further growth. Wall Street analyst outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinions are mixed on consumer-cyclical stocks, and Jim Cramer reportedly prefers Viking Holdings over Royal Caribbean. That comparison may limit enthusiasm for RCL, although it is an individual preference rather than a change in Royal Caribbean’s fundamentals. Jim Cramer’s cruise-stock comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut Q2 2027 EPS to $4.96 from $5.64, Q1 2028 EPS to $4.92 from $5.20, and Q2 2028 EPS to $5.49 from $5.65. The downward revisions suggest analysts see some uncertainty in future earnings momentum and likely contribute to the stock’s recent decline. Royal Caribbean analyst estimates

Royal Caribbean Cruises Company 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.

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