Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises brands. The Royal Caribbean International brand provides itineraries to destinations worldwide, including Alaska, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal, and New Zealand with cruise lengths that range from 2 to 23 nights. The Celebrity Cruises brand offers itineraries to destinations, such as Alaska, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, India, New Zealand, the Panama Canal, and South America with cruise lengths ranging from 2 to 19 nights. The Azamara Club Cruises brand offers cruise itineraries ranging from 4 to 21 nights to destinations, including Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Central and North America, and the less-traveled islands of the Caribbean. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 49 ships with itineraries ranging from 2 to 23 nights to approximately 540 destinations. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Water transportation
Sub-IndustryHotels Resorts & Cruise Lines
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone305-539-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$9.49 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees66,000
OptionableOptionable
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises' stock symbol?
Royal Caribbean Cruises trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "RCL."
How often does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises?
Royal Caribbean Cruises announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.70 per share on Friday, April 5th. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.32%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 6th. View Royal Caribbean Cruises' Dividend History.
How will Royal Caribbean Cruises' stock buyback program work?
Royal Caribbean Cruises declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, May 9th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire up to 4.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Royal Caribbean Cruises' earnings last quarter?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 30th. The company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.51 by $0.02. The company earned $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.31 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a net margin of 19.08% and a return on equity of 17.08%. Royal Caribbean Cruises's revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $7.53 earnings per share. View Royal Caribbean Cruises' Earnings History.
When is Royal Caribbean Cruises' next earnings date?
What guidance has Royal Caribbean Cruises issued on next quarter's earnings?
Royal Caribbean Cruises updated its first quarter 2019 earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 30th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.10-1.10 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.08. Royal Caribbean Cruises also updated its FY19 guidance to $9.75-10.00 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for RCL?
13 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Royal Caribbean Cruises' shares. Their predictions range from $104.00 to $165.00. On average, they anticipate Royal Caribbean Cruises' stock price to reach $140.6364 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Royal Caribbean Cruises?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Has Royal Caribbean Cruises been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about RCL stock have been trending somewhat positive on Thursday, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Royal Caribbean Cruises earned a coverage optimism score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Royal Caribbean Cruises' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Royal Caribbean Cruises include Carnival (CCL), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), Carnival (CUK), Kirby (KEX), Golar LNG (GLNG), Matson (MATX), GasLog (GLOG), Teekay Lng Partners (TGP), Golar LNG Partners (GMLP), GasLog Partners LP Unit (GLOP), Golden Ocean Group (GOGL), Tidewater (TDW), KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP), Hoegh LNG Partners (HMLP) and Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO).
Who are Royal Caribbean Cruises' key executives?
Royal Caribbean Cruises' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Richard D. Fain, Chairman & CEO (Age 71)
- Mr. Jason T. Liberty, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 43)
- Ms. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Pres & CEO of Celebrity Cruises (Age 61)
- Mr. Michael W. Bayley, Pres & CEO of Royal Caribbean International (Age 60)
- Mr. Henry L. Pujol, Sr. VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller (Age 51)
Who are Royal Caribbean Cruises' major shareholders?
Royal Caribbean Cruises' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (5.20%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.22%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (1.31%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.21%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.05%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.89%). Company insiders that own Royal Caribbean Cruises stock include Adam M Goldstein, Bernt Reitan, Bradley H Stein, Harri U Kulovaara, Henry L Pujol, Jason T Liberty, Lawrence R Pimentel, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Michael W Bayley, Richard D Fain and Wilhelmsen A S A. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Which institutional investors are selling Royal Caribbean Cruises stock?
RCL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including DSM Capital Partners LLC, Royal London Asset Management Ltd., PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, State Treasurer State of Michigan, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Two Sigma Investments LP. Company insiders that have sold Royal Caribbean Cruises company stock in the last year include Bernt Reitan, Harri U Kulovaara, Jason T Liberty, Michael W Bayley, Richard D Fain and Wilhelmsen A S A. View Insider Buying and Selling for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Which institutional investors are buying Royal Caribbean Cruises stock?
RCL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Altshuler Shaham Ltd, Levin Capital Strategies L.P., Prudential Financial Inc., BlackRock Inc., Two Sigma Advisers LP, Samlyn Capital LLC, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC and Geode Capital Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
How do I buy shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises?
Shares of RCL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises' stock price today?
One share of RCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $120.83.
How big of a company is Royal Caribbean Cruises?
Royal Caribbean Cruises has a market capitalization of $25.25 billion and generates $9.49 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.81 billion in net income (profit) each year or $8.86 on an earnings per share basis. Royal Caribbean Cruises employs 66,000 workers across the globe.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises' official website?
How can I contact Royal Caribbean Cruises?
Royal Caribbean Cruises' mailing address is 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami FL, 33132. The company can be reached via phone at 305-539-6000 or via email at [email protected]
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