Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(RCL)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company has achieved a strong 26.1% operating margin, the high $21.8 billion debt load and a low 0.20 current ratio warrant caution regarding long-term balance sheet stability.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 30, 2026 | $3.60vs $3.24+11.1% | $4.5Bvs $4.5B-0.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $2.80vs $2.80+0.0% | $4.3Bvs $4.3B-0.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $5.75vs $5.69+1.1% | $5.1Bvs $5.2B-0.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $4.38vs $4.09+7.1% | $4.5Bvs $4.6B-0.3% |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $282.26 | $76.36B | 18.08 | 8.8% | 23.82% | 47.53% | 0.34% | |
| $26.68 | $36.54B | 13.21 | 6.4% | 11.24% | 24.43% | — | |
| $18.83 | $8.65B | 20.92 | 3.67% | 5.66% | 27.04% | — | |
| $100.01 | $44.43B | 38.91 | 21.89% | 18% | 146.63% | — | |
| $341.12 | $77.66B | 55.74 | 7.74% | 12.56% | — | — | |
| $380.75 | $100.4B | 40.12 | 4.33% | 9.72% | — | — |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 30, 2026·SEC
Feb 27, 2026·SEC
Feb 17, 2026·SEC
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) reported $18.39B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1255% increase from $1.36B in 1996.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) grew revenue by 8.8% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is profitable, generating $4.48B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (23.8% net margin).
Yes, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.34%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 47.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) generated $1.37B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
