Royal Caribbean consensus stays constructive, shares trade around 318 dollars

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 13:01.

Royal Caribbean Group (LR0008862868) enters Tuesday with a constructive analyst backdrop. The NYSE-listed cruise operator, which trades under the ticker RCL alongside peers such as Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line, sits near 318 dollars per share on recent data.

What analysts are pricing in

Recent consensus figures compiled from Wall Street sources point to 16 analyst ratings on Royal Caribbean, with 12 tagged as Buy and 4 as Hold, and none as Sell. The aggregated stance is described as a strong Buy with an average 12-month price target around 327.80 dollars and a high scenario at 400 dollars.

Within that framework, one recent house move has Wells Fargo lifting its target marginally to 361 dollars from 360 dollars, while reiterating an Overweight rating on the shares. That still implies double-digit percentage upside from a spot level around 318 dollars, underlining a constructive view on the post-pandemic cruise recovery.

Earnings expectations and recent performance

Short-term earnings expectations are more cautious than the rating skew suggests. Upcoming quarterly projections collected by market services indicate a consensus EPS near 3.91 dollars, about 10.7 percent below the year-earlier figure, against expected revenue of roughly 4.81 billion dollars, around 6 percent higher year-on-year.

Recent price data show Royal Caribbean shares closing a previous session around 318.13 dollars, a decline of about 1.4 percent compared with the prior day and modest underperformance versus the S&P 500’s small loss. Over the past month, however, the shares are reported up about 14.7 percent, outperforming the broader consumer discretionary sector, which showed a low-single-digit decline.

The business behind the stock

Royal Caribbean Group generates its revenues primarily from cruise vacation packages across its Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises brands. It sells multi-day itineraries that bundle accommodation, food, onboard entertainment and shore excursions, with North America and Europe central source markets.

Where the shares trade today

Royal Caribbean Group shares (LR0008862868) trade on 2026-06-30, 13:01 on the NYSE at approximately 318 dollars after recent session data, quoted in US dollars.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities. Figures and assessments are based on sources deemed reliable at the time of publication but may change without notice.