Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Director Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Sells 168,530 Shares of Stock

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold 168,530 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $338.98, for a total value 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 represents a 1.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, November 9th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 175,672 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $338.46, for a total value of $59,457,945.12.
• On Friday, November 6th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 132,472 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $326.39, for a total value of $43,237,536.08.
• On Thursday, November 5th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 30,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $323.23, for a total transaction of $9,696,900.00.
• On Wednesday, November 4th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 220,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $329.29, for a total transaction of $72,443,800.00.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of NYSE:RCL traded up $3.07 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $340.05. The stock had a trading volume of 1,609,107 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,530,934. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 1 year low of $222.22 and a 1 year high of $356.39. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $276.38 and its 200-day moving average is $288.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a current ratio of 0.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $90.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.13, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.88.

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

Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

RCL has been the subject of several analyst reports. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $345.00 to $394.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Weiss Ratings cut Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $358.00 target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Wednesday, October 28th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $355.62.

Key Stories Impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research lifted its full-year EPS estimates to $17.92 for 2026, $19.42 for 2027 and $22.62 for 2028. It also raised several quarterly forecasts, including Q3 2027 and Q3 2028. Higher projected earnings could support investor optimism. Royal Caribbean analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Caribbean is targeting adjusted EPS in the $20 range for 2027, with bookings strength, capacity growth and cost control cited as drivers. Zacks report on 2027 EPS target
• Positive Sentiment: Falling crude prices helped lift cruise stocks in a broader market rally; lower fuel costs can benefit cruise operators. Cruise stocks and oil prices
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks made modest cuts to some quarterly forecasts, including Q4 2026 EPS ($3.54 from $3.60), Q2 2027 ($4.92 from $4.96) and Q2 2028 ($5.46 from $5.49). These trims temper the otherwise positive revisions.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Royal Caribbean Cruises

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Valmark Advisers Inc. raised its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.5% during the third quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. now owns 1,324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $352,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. 55 North Private Wealth LLC grew its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 4.2% in the 3rd quarter. 55 North Private Wealth LLC now owns 890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $237,000 after buying an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. grew its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 2,647 shares of the company’s stock valued at $841,000 after buying an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,729 shares of the company’s stock valued at $460,000 after buying an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Commonwealth Financial Services LLC increased its stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 4.1% during the 1st quarter. Commonwealth Financial Services LLC now owns 1,171 shares of the company’s stock valued at $322,000 after buying an additional 46 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.53% of the company’s stock.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Company Profile

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.