Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. Boosts Holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Key Points

• Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management increased its stake in Royal Caribbean by 5.8% to 537,852 shares (worth $152.35M), and institutional investors now own about 87.53% of the company.
• Royal Caribbean posted a Q1 EPS beat ($3.60 vs. $3.20 est.) with revenue of $4.45B, provided Q2 EPS guidance of 3.830–3.930 and FY guidance of 17.100–17.500, and the stock jumped roughly 8.7%.
• The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 (annualized $6.00, yield 2.1%), while insiders sold about 1.97M shares last quarter (insiders own 6.44% of the stock).

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL - Free Report) by 5.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 537,852 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 29,694 shares during the quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. owned 0.20% of Royal Caribbean Cruises worth $152,352,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in RCL. Montag A & Associates Inc. boosted its stake in shares of 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 during the period. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. SRH Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. GGM Financials LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.53% of the company's stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Up 8.7%

Shares of NYSE:RCL opened at $286.95 on Thursday. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $278.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $285.05. The stock has a market cap of $76.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.77. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a fifty-two week low of $225.95 and a fifty-two week high of $366.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $3.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.20 by $0.40. The firm had revenue of $4.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.46 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a net margin of 24.36% and a return on equity of 45.25%. The firm's revenue was up 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.71 earnings per share. 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, equities research analysts predict that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 3rd will be issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 3rd. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Royal Caribbean Cruises's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 36.61%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Royal Caribbean Cruises news, Director Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen sold 245,476 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $311.54, for a total transaction of $76,475,593.04. Following the sale, the director owned 16,435,910 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,120,443,401.40. This trade represents a 1.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Laura H. Bethge sold 7,854 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $326.21, for a total transaction of $2,562,053.34. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 32,786 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,695,121.06. The trade was a 19.33% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,967,319 shares of company stock valued at $626,681,935. 6.44% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Royal Caribbean Cruises

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

• Positive Sentiment: Robust Q1 results and fleet growth — RCL reported strong Q1 results (high load factor, revenue up year‑over‑year, and net income of ~$941M) and placed additional Icon‑class ship orders, reinforcing revenue and capacity growth expectations. How Investors Are Reacting To Royal Caribbean (RCL) Strong Q1 2026 Results And New Icon Ship Orders
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — RCL’s board authorized a $1.50 quarterly dividend (record June 3, payable July 2), signaling confidence in cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. Royal Caribbean Group Declares Dividend (PR Newswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — J.P. Morgan initiated/maintained a buy on RCL (coverage note reported), supporting investor sentiment and buying interest. Royal Caribbean (RCL) Receives a Buy from J.P. Morgan
• Neutral Sentiment: Isolated health incident — A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius forced quarantine and docking hurdles for that vessel; WHO says broader public‑health risk is low, and coverage suggests the incident is unlikely to derail the broader cruise recovery. Still, itineraries and short‑term sentiment could be affected. I Sailed the MV Hondius. Its Crisis Won’t Derail Cruising.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention and buzz — RCL is a trending stock on sites like Zacks and has been featured in lists about dividend stocks; that can amplify flows but is not a fundamental shift. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend stock lists — RCL appears in dividend roundups (buy‑and‑hold narratives); useful for income investors but less directly causative of sharp price moves. 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
• Negative Sentiment: Peer weakness — Norwegian Cruise Line cut its outlook after mixed results, highlighting potential macro or execution headwinds in the sector that could pressure sentiment for RCL if conditions worsen. Norwegian Cruise Line Cuts Outlook as Headwinds Build (MarketBeat)

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Mizuho set a $380.00 price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $380.00 price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $349.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $310.00 to $370.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $347.10.

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.

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