2,258 Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL Purchased by M Holdings Securities Inc.

M Holdings Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 2,258 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $600,000.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of RCL. Bell Investment Advisors Inc bought a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. NBH Bank acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Cape Investment Advisory Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. 87.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Royal Caribbean Cruises News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its full-year EPS estimates for 2027 to $19.42 and 2028 to $22.62, while the company is targeting adjusted EPS in the $20 range for 2027. The outlook is supported by bookings, capacity growth and cost control. RCL Targets Adjusted EPS in the $20 Range for 2027: Can Momentum Last?
• Positive Sentiment: Falling crude prices helped lift cruise shares alongside a broader market rally, as cheaper fuel can ease a significant operating cost. Cruise Stocks Climb Amid Falling Crude Prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Forecast changes were mixed: Zacks also nudged some estimates higher but cut several near-term quarterly forecasts, including Q4 2026 EPS to $3.54. That tempers the otherwise improving longer-term outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold a combined 476,674 shares across transactions on November 6, 9 and 10, worth about $159.8 million. He still held approximately 15.7 million shares afterward, so the sales may be a modest sentiment concern rather than a wholesale exit. SEC Form 4 filing

Analyst Ratings Changes

RCL has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Freedom Broker raised Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $351.00 to $379.00 in a report on Wednesday, October 28th. Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Monday, September 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $355.00 target price (down from $380.00) on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Freedom Capital lowered shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $358.00 price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $355.62.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold 168,530 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $338.98, for a total transaction of $57,128,299.40. Following the sale, the director directly owned 15,709,236 shares in the company, valued at $5,325,116,819.28. This trade represents a 1.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Maritza Montiel sold 400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $307.21, for a total transaction of $122,884.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 13,202 shares in the company, valued at $4,055,786.42. The trade was a 2.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 727,074 shares of company stock worth $242,087,365. Company insiders own 6.44% of the company’s stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Performance

NYSE:RCL opened at $340.05 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $277.81 and a 200 day simple moving average of $288.44. The stock has a market cap of $90.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.13, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.88. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 1-year low of $222.22 and a 1-year high of $356.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $6.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.38 by $0.19. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.40% and a net margin of 23.78%. The firm had revenue of $5.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.61 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $5.75 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 17th were issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 17th. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 35.52%.

About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is a global cruise vacation company. Its brands include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, which offer voyages ranging from large-ship family vacations to premium and luxury experiences. The company serves travelers through itineraries to destinations around the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and Asia. Its vacation offerings combine onboard accommodations, dining and entertainment with shore excursions and visits to ports and private destinations.