Sunpointe LLC Trims Position in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. $RCL

Sunpointe LLC lowered its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) by 83.3% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 751 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,745 shares during the quarter. Sunpointe LLC’s holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises were worth $238,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Montag A & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 184.4% in the 4th quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 91 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the first quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. 87.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of NYSE RCL opened at $305.45 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $81.69 billion, a PE ratio of 18.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 0.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $302.84 and a 200-day moving average of $292.16. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 52-week low of $232.10 and a 52-week high of $366.50.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.98 by $0.23. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.33% and a net margin of 23.54%.The business had revenue of $4.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.82 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $4.38 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Royal Caribbean Cruises has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.730-17.870 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 6.260-6.360 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.78 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Royal Caribbean Cruises

In other Royal Caribbean Cruises news, CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $315.99, for a total transaction of $4,048,147.89. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 45,297 shares in the company, valued at $14,313,399.03. This represents a 22.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 6.44% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently commented on RCL. Truist Financial dropped their target price on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $318.00 to $297.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Freedom Capital lowered Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Susquehanna lifted their price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $350.00 to $372.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. BMO Capital Markets started coverage on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $370.00 price objective for the company. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $367.00 price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $353.40.

Trending Headlines about Royal Caribbean Cruises

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $17.73 from $17.13, lifted FY2027 EPS to $19.10 from $19.06, and increased FY2028 EPS to $22.09 from $22.04. It also raised Q3 2026 EPS to $6.32 and Q4 2026 EPS to $3.60. These revisions support the view that sustained demand and pricing could drive continued earnings growth. Zacks Research earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s outlook remains cautiously optimistic despite Royal Caribbean trailing the broader market over the past year. The current full-year consensus is approximately $17.78–$17.79 per share, with longer-term FY2027 and FY2028 estimates pointing to further growth. Wall Street analyst outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinions are mixed on consumer-cyclical stocks, and Jim Cramer reportedly prefers Viking Holdings over Royal Caribbean. That comparison may limit enthusiasm for RCL, although it is an individual preference rather than a change in Royal Caribbean’s fundamentals. Jim Cramer’s cruise-stock comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut Q2 2027 EPS to $4.96 from $5.64, Q1 2028 EPS to $4.92 from $5.20, and Q2 2028 EPS to $5.49 from $5.65. The downward revisions suggest analysts see some uncertainty in future earnings momentum and likely contribute to the stock’s recent decline. Royal Caribbean analyst estimates

Royal Caribbean Cruises 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.