Calm Seas Awaiting RCL Stock in 2026

Royal Caribbean hit stormy seas in September and hasn't recovered. Looking to 2026, investors are likely focusing on capacity, demand, and pricing.

The Motley Fool • 19 hours ago

Why Is Royal Caribbean Stock Surging?

Royal Caribbean (RCL) surged +7.4% on heavy volume, fueled by a fresh $2 billion share repurchase program and a Federal Reserve rate cut that eases financing costs across the travel and leisure space. Buybacks signal management's confidence and tighten the supply of shares, while lower rates directly benefit cruise operators that carry substantial debt and rely on discretionary spending.

Forbes • Dec 12, 2025

Why Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

Royal Caribbean (RCL) Moves 7.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

Royal Caribbean (RCL) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

Cruise and other travel stocks keep climbing, with a little help from the Fed

Cruise stocks led the market higher Thursday, and shares of other travel companies also rallied, as the Fed's rate cut helped boost the prospects of consumer spending on vacations.

Market Watch • Dec 11, 2025

Royal Caribbean Declares Dividend and Announces New $2 Billion Share Repurchase Program

MIAMI , Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per common share payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 26, 2025. The company also announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to $2 billion of the company's common stock.

PRNewsWire • Dec 10, 2025

Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock Surges On Fed Rate Cut, $2 Billion Buyback Plan

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE: RCL) shares are rallying on Wednesday afternoon. The surge follows a bullish combination of internal capital return announcements and a supportive monetary policy shift from the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga • Dec 10, 2025

ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPANDS SEASONAL LINEUP OF 2027-28 CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES

The vacation brand will deliver tropical getaways for every season from Florida, New Orleans and the Caribbean, including adventures on Legend of the Seas and the amplified Allure of the Seas  MIAMI , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's the season for island-hopping as Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newest lineup of ways to explore the Caribbean in 2027-28. Starting April 2027 , families and vacationers can kick back or go all out on adventure across 13 Royal Caribbean ships, from the bold new  Legend of the Seas and amplified Allure of the Seas  to more action-packed getaways from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Tampa, Florida ; New Orleans ; San Juan, Puerto Rico ; Cartagena, Colombia ; and Colon, Panama.

PRNewsWire • Dec 9, 2025

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?

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Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025

Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean Stocks Sink 20% —JPMorgan Says No Iceberg Ahead

Cruise stocks, such as Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE: NCLH) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE: RCL) have been treated like a disaster is already happening — sliding over 20% since late September while investors rush for the exits.

Benzinga • Dec 8, 2025