OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC Buys New Shares in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Key Points

• OneDigital Investment Advisors initiated a position in Royal Caribbean Cruises, purchasing 6,632 shares valued at approximately $2.1 million. Institutional investors collectively own 87.53% of RCL.
• Royal Caribbean exceeded quarterly expectations with adjusted EPS of $4.21 versus the $3.98 consensus and revenue of $4.83 billion. Revenue rose 6.5% year over year, while full-year 2026 EPS guidance was set at $17.73–$17.87.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive but mixed, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $353.40 versus the stock’s $305.45 opening price. CEO Michael Bayley also sold 12,811 shares for approximately $4.05 million, reducing his direct ownership by 22.05%.

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 6,632 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,106,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of RCL. Montag A & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 184.4% during the 4th quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 91 shares of the company's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Cape Investment Advisory Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. 87.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Royal Caribbean Cruises

In other news, CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $315.99, for a total transaction of $4,048,147.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 45,297 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,313,399.03. This represents a 22.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 6.44% of the company's stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock opened at $305.45 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a current ratio of 0.21. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 52-week low of $232.10 and a 52-week high of $366.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $81.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.77. The company's 50 day moving average price is $302.84 and its 200-day moving average price is $292.15.

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

Royal Caribbean Cruises News Roundup

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on RCL. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $370.00 price objective for the company. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $361.00 to $388.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. William Blair restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $318.00 to $297.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Royal Caribbean Cruises presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $353.40.

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.

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