ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:RCL • LR0008862868
278.08 USD
-4.98 (-1.76%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
276.043 USD
-2.04 (-0.73%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$363.17
+ 30.60% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 27, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$3.26
Revenue Estimate4.487B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
80.59%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$363.17
Upside
+ 30.60%
From current price of $278.08 to mean target of $363.17, Based on 34 analyst forecasts
Low
$258.78
Median
$377.91
High
$446.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
8.29%
3 Months
6.84%
Price Target Summary
34 analysts have analysed RCL and the average price target is 363.17 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.6% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 278.08.
The average price target has been revised upward by 6.84% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
80.59%
RCL was analyzed by 34 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 81. So analysts seem to be very confident about RCL.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
RCL was analyzed by 34 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-03 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-02-02 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-02 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-02 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-02 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-30 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-30 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-01-23 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-22 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-22 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-01-20 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-13 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-12 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-12-17 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-15 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-12-09 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-12-02 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-12-01 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-11-18 | Wells Fargo | Initiate | Overweight |
| 2025-11-12 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-29 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-29 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-29 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 27, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$3.26
Revenue Estimate4.487B
Revenue Q2Q12.20%
EPS Q2Q20.12%
Number of Analysts24
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
1.01%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.36%
EPS (1 Month)
5.68%
EPS (3 Months)
2.64%
Next Earnings Summary
RCL is expected to report earnings on 4/27/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 3.26 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 4.49B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.36% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 13.9B 57.23% | 16.484B 18.59% | 17.935B 8.80% | 19.948B 11.22% | 21.422B 7.39% | 23.336B 8.93% | 25.788B 10.51% | 26.83B 4.04% | 29.486B 9.90% | 31.206B 5.83% | 33.026B 5.83% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 4.354B 576.85% | 5.725B 31.49% | 6.636B 15.91% | 7.953B 19.85% | 8.756B 10.10% | 9.667B 10.40% | 10.755B 11.25% | 10.951B 1.82% | 11.596B 5.89% | 12.38B 6.76% | 13.216B 6.75% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 2.899B 479.74% | 4.125B 42.29% | 4.918B 19.22% | 5.763B 17.18% | 6.375B 10.62% | 7.137B 11.95% | 7.822B 9.60% | 7.974B 1.94% | 8.486B 6.42% | 9.071B 6.89% | 9.694B 6.87% | |
| Operating Margin | 20.86% | 25.02% | 27.42% | 28.89% | 29.76% | 30.58% | 30.33% | 29.72% | 28.78% | 29.07% | 29.35% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 6.69 189.08% | 11.81 76.53% | 15.64 32.43% | 18.13 15.95% | 20.80 14.70% | 23.90 14.92% | 27.55 15.24% | 29.36 6.59% | 33.17 12.97% | 38.30 15.47% | 44.23 15.48% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 3.26 20.12% | 4.51 2.92% | 6.72 16.82% | 3.30 17.81% | 3.71 14.07% | 5.48 21.59% | 7.69 14.47% | 3.82 15.84% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 4.487B 12.20% | 4.927B 8.57% | 5.725B 11.40% | 4.643B 9.04% | 4.783B 6.60% | 5.399B 9.58% | 6.211B 8.49% | 5.057B 8.92% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 1.623B 19.43% | 1.967B -8.98% | 2.571B -13.38% | 1.593B -39.93% | 1.725B 6.28% | 2.239B 13.83% | 2.827B 9.96% | 1.794B 12.62% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 1.113B 17.53% | 1.41B 5.86% | 1.985B 16.56% | 1.087B 16.38% | 1.241B 11.50% | 1.661B 17.80% | 2.254B 13.55% | 1.215B 11.78% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
15.19%
EPS Next 5 Year
13.42%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
8.79%
Revenue Next 5 Year
8.16%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
24.47%
EBIT Next 5 Year
16.92%
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD / RCL Forecast FAQ
What do analysts expect the price target to be for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL)?
34 analysts have analysed RCL and the average price target is 363.17 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.6% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 278.08.
When does ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) report earnings?
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) will report earnings on 2026-04-27, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) is 3.26 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 4.49B USD.
What is the expected long term growth rate for RCL stock?
The expected long term growth rate for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) is 8.79%.