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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

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Royal Caribbean (RCL): Revenue +6.5%, Earnings DOWN. Is RCL a Buy?

Published 2026-08-04

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Episodes tracked

3

Episodes linked

3

Latest video

Q2 2026

2026-08-04

Podcast available

Yes

Current price

$292.00

+3.17 (+1.10%)

Trailing / Forward P/E

18.05x

Forward: 14.40x

Market cap / Volume

—

Volume: —

Revenue / Earnings Growth

6.5%

Earnings: -4.6%

Margins

27.1% op

Gross: 50.3% · Net: 23.5%

Balance sheet

0.21x current

Debt / Equity: 224.8

52-week range / Beta

$232.10 - $366.50

Beta: 1.78

Analyst target

$346.92

Upside: 18.8%

Cash / shareholder return

-1.94% FCF yield

Dividend yield: 1.74%

Company context

Industry: Travel Services

Country: United States

Employees: —

Price to book: 7.63x

Return on equity: 44.7%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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Market context for RCL

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RCL vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

RCL

YouTube Spotify Podbean

Latest video

Q2 2026

Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.

Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.

Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.

Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.

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The TJX Companies, Inc.

TJX

YouTube Spotify Podbean

Latest video

Q2 FY2027

Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.

Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.

Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.

Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.

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Ford Motor Company

F

YouTube Podbean

Latest video

Q1 2026

Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.

Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.

Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.

Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.

Market Cap

More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.

RCL

$78.10B

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

$155.24B

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

$57.46B

Ford Motor Company

Trailing P/E

Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.

RCL

18.1x

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

26.0x

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

—

Ford Motor Company

Forward P/E

Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.

RCL

14.4x

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

24.4x

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

7.5x

Ford Motor Company

Revenue Growth

Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.

RCL

6.5%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

5.4%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

-3.8%

Ford Motor Company

Earnings Growth

Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.

RCL

-4.6%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

23.6%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

—

Ford Motor Company

Operating Margin

Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.

RCL

27.1%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

10.9%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

1.9%

Ford Motor Company

Gross Margin

Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.

RCL

50.3%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

31.5%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

7.1%

Ford Motor Company

Net Margin

Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.

RCL

23.5%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

9.7%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

-3.9%

Ford Motor Company

Return on Equity

ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.

RCL

44.7%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

62.2%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

-18.3%

Ford Motor Company

Free Cash Flow Yield

Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.

RCL

-1.9%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

2.8%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

-13.8%

Ford Motor Company

Debt to Equity

Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.

RCL

224.82x

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

134.42x

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

456.71x

Ford Motor Company

Current Ratio

A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.

RCL

0.21x

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

1.15x

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

1.09x

Ford Motor Company

Beta

Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.

RCL

1.78

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

0.62

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

1.85

Ford Motor Company

Dividend Yield

Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.

RCL

1.7%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

1.3%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

4.3%

Ford Motor Company

Analyst Upside

Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.

RCL

18.8%

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

TJX

23.0%

The TJX Companies, Inc.

F

9.2%

Ford Motor Company

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Episode archive for RCL

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Q2 2026

Episode live

2026-08-04

Published youtube podcast complete

Royal Caribbean (RCL): Revenue +6.5%, Earnings DOWN. Is RCL a Buy?

Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.

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Q1 2026

Episode live

2026-05-02

Published youtube podcast complete

RCL Stock: Revenue Beats, EPS Misses — Q1 2026

Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.

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Q1 2026

Episode live

2026-05-02

Published podcast complete

RCL Stock: Revenue Beats, EPS Misses — Q1 2026

Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.

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