Concord Investment Counsel Inc. Raises Holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Concord Investment Counsel Inc. grew its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) by 67.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 16,938 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,830 shares during the quarter. Royal Caribbean Cruises makes up about 1.5% of Concord Investment Counsel Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position. Concord Investment Counsel Inc.’s holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises were worth $4,724,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Montag A & Associates Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 184.4% during the fourth quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 91 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. SRH Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, GGM Financials LLC purchased a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the third quarter worth about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.53% of the company’s stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:RCL opened at $281.02 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96. The company has a market cap of $75.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.15, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.77. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 52 week low of $232.10 and a 52 week high of $366.50. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $269.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $282.13.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $3.60 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.20 by $0.40. The firm had revenue of $4.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.46 billion. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a net margin of 24.36% and a return on equity of 45.25%. The firm’s revenue was up 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.71 earnings per share. Royal Caribbean Cruises has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 3.830-3.930 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 17.100-17.500 EPS. Research analysts predict that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 3rd will be given a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 3rd. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 36.61%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RCL has been the topic of several research reports. Barclays dropped their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $351.00 to $340.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $296.00 target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Friday, May 1st. William Blair reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Mizuho set a $380.00 target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $377.00 to $348.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $344.05.

Key Headlines Impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS described the cruise industry as “unsinkable,” reinforcing a positive view of the sector and supporting sentiment toward Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL). The unsinkable cruise industry — UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted Royal Caribbean’s digital booking strategy as a driver of earlier bookings, higher onboard spending and stronger loyalty, which could improve revenue visibility and margins. How RCL’s Digital Booking Strategy Is Reshaping Cruise Economics
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Caribbean’s stock is also supported by industry-wide relief from lower oil prices, which can reduce fuel costs and help profitability for cruise operators. Cruise stocks surge as oil slides 3% on U.S.-Iran deal hopes
• Neutral Sentiment: The company scrapped a planned Mexico water park after environmental backlash and regulatory rejection, removing a potential growth project but also reducing near-term controversy. Royal Caribbean scraps Mexico water park after environmental backlash, president says
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary on consumer discretionary stocks remained cautious overall, but it was broad sector analysis rather than a direct Royal Caribbean-specific negative. 3 Consumer Stocks We’re Skeptical Of

Royal Caribbean Cruises Company Profile

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL), operating as part of the Royal Caribbean Group, is a global cruise company that develops, markets and operates passenger cruise ships. The company operates multiple consumer-facing cruise brands that offer short- and long-duration itineraries and a range of onboard experiences. Its core activities include itineraries and voyage operations, guest services and hospitality, onboard food and beverage, entertainment and recreation programming, and the commercial activities needed to sell and support cruises through both direct and travel‑agent channels.

Royal Caribbean’s ships serve a broad set of geographies worldwide, regularly deploying vessels in the Caribbean, North America (including Alaska), Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.