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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$342.22 +3.71 (+1.10%)
Closing price 07/14/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$341.72 -0.49 (-0.14%)
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Royal Caribbean Cruises - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
18

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for RCL.

Consensus Price Target

$293.90
-14.12% Downside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Royal Caribbean Cruises, the average price target is $293.90. The highest price target for RCL is $400.00, while the lowest price target for RCL is $230.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -14.12% from the current price of $342.22.
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RCL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/15/24 to 7/15/25
1 Month Ago
6/15/24 to 6/15/25
3 Months Ago
4/16/24 to 4/16/25
1 Year Ago
7/16/23 to 7/15/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$293.90$276.90$276.95$162.38
Forecasted Upside-14.12% Downside7.42% Upside44.67% Upside-3.19% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

RCL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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RCL Price Targets by Month

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRoyal Caribbean CruisesConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.62
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-14.41% Downside98.55% Upside10.77% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/9/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Brandt Montour
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$263.00 ➝ $358.00+7.34%
7/9/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Steven Wieczynski
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $400.00+21.05%
7/7/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
David Katz
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$235.00 ➝ $315.00-4.32%
7/2/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Richard Clarke
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$290.00 ➝ $360.00+11.61%
6/5/2025Citigroup
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James Hardiman
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$268.00 ➝ $318.00+17.60%
6/3/2025Loop Capital
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L. Champine
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $290.00+10.08%
5/20/2025UBS Group
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Robin Farley
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Set TargetBuy ➝ Buy$301.00 ➝ $311.00+22.45%
5/19/2025Truist Financial
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Patrick Scholes
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$272.00 ➝ $275.00+8.49%
5/9/2025Macquarie
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Paul Golding
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $265.00+14.14%
5/6/2025Morgan Stanley
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Jamie Rollo
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$220.00 ➝ $230.00+1.58%
4/30/2025Susquehanna
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Christopher Stathoulopoulos
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$295.00 ➝ $275.00+30.28%
4/25/2025Northcoast Research
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A. May
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Initiated CoverageBuy$279.00+31.92%
4/23/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Lizzie Dove
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $245.00+15.98%
4/21/2025Melius Research
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C. Cunningham
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
3/27/2025BNP Paribas
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X. Siew
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$262.00+19.22%
2/7/2025Tigress Financial
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Ivan Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $330.00+23.46%
1/29/2025Argus
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John Staszak
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $305.00+15.22%
1/27/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Daniel Politzer
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$232.00 ➝ $272.00+16.95%
1/23/2025Mizuho
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Ben Chaiken
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $253.00+7.29%
1/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Matthew Boss
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$253.00 ➝ $295.00+24.14%
11/13/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $240.00+1.16%
10/23/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$115.00+43.68%

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Should I Buy Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock? RCL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, July 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Royal Caribbean Cruises pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Royal Caribbean Cruises
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.:

  • The company operates a diverse portfolio of cruise brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, which allows it to cater to various market segments and customer preferences.
  • As of now, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates 65 ships, indicating a strong operational capacity to meet growing demand in the cruise industry.
  • Recent trends show a recovery in the travel and leisure sector, which could lead to increased bookings and revenue for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., enhancing its financial performance.
  • Insider ownership stands at 6.95%, suggesting that company executives have a vested interest in the success of the business, which can align their goals with those of shareholders.
  • The current stock price reflects a potential for growth as the cruise industry rebounds, making it an attractive option for investors looking for opportunities in the leisure sector.

Royal Caribbean Cruises
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for these reasons:

  • The cruise industry is highly susceptible to economic downturns and global events, which can lead to fluctuations in demand and impact profitability.
  • Operational costs in the cruise sector can be significant, and any increase in fuel prices or regulatory costs could adversely affect margins.
  • Competition in the cruise market is intense, with numerous companies vying for market share, which could pressure pricing and profitability.
  • Potential geopolitical issues or health crises can disrupt travel plans, leading to cancellations and reduced bookings, which can negatively impact revenue.
  • Investors should consider the long-term impacts of environmental regulations on the cruise industry, as compliance costs may increase over time.

RCL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Royal Caribbean Cruises is $293.90, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $230.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RCL shares.

According to analysts, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock has a predicted downside of -14.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Royal Caribbean Cruises's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Royal Caribbean Cruises more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.63. Learn more on how RCL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RCL) was last updated on 7/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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