Royal Caribbean targets 20% EPS growth by 2027
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 06 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd saw a price increase of 5.04% as it reached a 5-day high, reflecting positive investor sentiment in the cruise industry.
This surge is attributed to the company's ambitious target of achieving an average annual earnings per share growth of 20% by 2027, alongside plans for new ship constructions and exclusive destination expansions. These strategic initiatives are expected to significantly enhance Royal Caribbean's market position and investor confidence.
The company's focus on cost control and financial stability, coupled with its strong recovery post-pandemic, positions it well for future growth, making it an attractive option for 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.
