3,102 Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL Acquired by Victory Financial Group LLC

Victory Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 3,102 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $825,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,549,422,000. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.6% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,689,134 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,409,971,000 after purchasing an additional 270,930 shares in the last quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the second quarter worth about $669,804,000. Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the second quarter worth about $597,350,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.0% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,957,044 shares of the company’s stock worth $538,393,000 after purchasing an additional 38,748 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.53% of the company’s stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Price Performance

RCL opened at $298.28 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $271.36 and a 200-day moving average price of $286.74. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 12-month low of $222.22 and a 12-month high of $356.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $79.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.43, a PEG ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 1.82.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $6.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.38 by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $5.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.61 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.33% and a net margin of 23.54%. The company’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $5.75 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 17th were given a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 17th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s payout ratio is presently 37.08%.

Key Stories Impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises

Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations. Adjusted EPS was $6.57, above the $6.38 consensus and up from $5.75 a year earlier. Revenue rose 8.8% to $5.59 billion, broadly in line with estimates, while strong close-in demand and favorable cost timing supported profitability. Royal Caribbean Group Reports Third Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Caribbean raised its 2026 outlook. The company now expects adjusted EPS of $17.85 to $17.95, reflecting the quarterly outperformance and booking strength, although higher fuel costs partially offset the increase. RCL Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Demand trends remain encouraging. Booking volumes reportedly increased in the mid-teens year over year, with strong demand for 2027 sailings and no clear signs that consumers are reducing vacation spending. Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support increased. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $361 and maintained an “overweight” rating, while Susquehanna lifted its target to $360. Wells Fargo Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion broadens the vacation platform. Royal Caribbean unveiled a $3 billion deal for a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts, including access to a 1,000-acre beachfront land bank. The investment could create additional resort and vacation-package growth opportunities. Royal Caribbean Sandals Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue came in slightly below one estimate, and investors continue to monitor whether pricing and onboard yields can keep pace with booking growth. RCL Stock Rallies as Outlook Lifts
• Negative Sentiment: Higher fuel costs remain a headwind, while unusually heavy put-option activity signals that some traders are positioning for downside or heightened volatility. Royal Caribbean Earnings and Fuel Costs

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Bank of America raised shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $330.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $297.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $299.00 to $330.00 in a report on Monday, September 28th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $353.93.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Profile

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., doing business as Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), is a global cruise company that operates vacation cruises and related travel experiences. Its fleet visits destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, and other regions, with itineraries that typically include onboard entertainment, dining, accommodations, recreational activities, and shore excursions.

The company’s principal brands include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.