Royal Caribbean announces dividend and stock buyback plan
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 11 Dec 25
Source: Benzinga
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd saw a price increase of 4.56%, reaching a 20-day high amid a challenging market environment with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.77% and the S&P 500 down 0.31%.
This surge is attributed to the company's announcement of a quarterly dividend of $1 per share and a new stock buyback program of up to $2 billion, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns and boosting investor confidence despite broader market weakness.
The announcement highlights Royal Caribbean's strong financial position and effective capital management, which are expected to enhance long-term shareholder value and attract more investors.
Analyst Views on RCL
Wall Street analysts forecast RCL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RCL is 327.80 USD with a low forecast of 275.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 291.600
Low
275.00
Averages
327.80
High
400.00
Current: 291.600
Low
275.00
Averages
327.80
High
400.00
About RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a cruise company, which owns and operates three global cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises. It also has an interest in TUI Cruises GmbH, which operates the German brands TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Its ships offer a selection of worldwide itineraries that call on approximately 1,000 destinations on all seven continents. Royal Caribbean International offers cruises and land destinations that generally feature a casual ambiance, as well as a variety of activities and entertainment venues. Celebrity Cruises offers a range of itineraries to destinations, including Alaska, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, New Zealand, the Panama Canal and South America, with cruise lengths ranging from three to 14 nights. It also offers a range of private land destinations through Perfect Day at CocoCay, includes full water park, zip line course, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
