Sunpointe LLC Decreases Stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Key Points

• Sunpointe LLC cut its Royal Caribbean stake by 83.3% in the second quarter, selling 3,745 shares and retaining 751 shares valued at approximately $238,000. Institutional investors collectively own 87.53% of RCL.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive overall, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $353.40, despite mixed target revisions. Recent targets range from $297 to $415.
• Royal Caribbean exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $4.21 in EPS and $4.83 billion in revenue, while revenue increased 6.5% year over year. CEO Michael Bayley separately sold 12,811 shares worth about $4.05 million.

Sunpointe LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL - Free Report) by 83.3% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 751 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,745 shares during the period. Sunpointe LLC's holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises were worth $238,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Montag A & Associates Inc. lifted its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 59 shares during the period. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 1st quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.53% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $318.00 to $297.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $410.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Susquehanna increased their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $350.00 to $372.00 and gave the company a "positive" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $327.00 to $362.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Royal Caribbean Cruises has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $353.40.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 45,297 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,313,399.03. This trade represents a 22.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 6.44% of the company's stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:RCL opened at $305.45 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a current ratio of 0.21. The business's fifty day moving average price is $302.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $292.16. The stock has a market cap of $81.69 billion, a PE ratio of 18.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.77. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a one year low of $232.10 and a one year high of $366.50.

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

Key Stories Impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises

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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