Royal Caribbean Cruises Soars 4.43% on Bullish Earnings Outlook

On April 23, 2025, Royal Caribbean Cruises saw a pre-market rise of 4.43%.

Royal Caribbean Cruises is anticipated to see a significant increase in earnings, with projections indicating a rise from $14.90 per share to $17.56 per share over the next year, marking a 17.85% growth. This positive outlook is supported by analysts who have set an average one-year price target of $274.20 for the company's stock.

The company's strong financial performance is further evidenced by its return on equity of 48.97% and a net margin of 17.46%. In 2024, Royal Caribbean Cruises reported annual revenue of $16.49 billion, reflecting an 18.60% increase from the previous year. This robust revenue growth, coupled with a projected 30.3% jump in earnings for 2025, underscores the company's solid operational performance and financial health.

Analysts from William Blair and Melius Research have both reiterated their bullish stance on Royal Caribbean Cruises, with a Buy rating and a price target of $270.00. This optimism is driven by expectations of strong first-quarter net yields exceeding 5% in constant currency, robust ticket pricing, and increased onboard spending. Despite a projected 2% increase in cruise costs excluding fuel, the company's earnings per share are still expected to reach the high end of guidance, reflecting a significant 43% increase.