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RCL

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Latest earnings video

RCL Stock: Revenue Beats, EPS Misses — Q1 2026

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q1 2026
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$280.95
-0.60 (-0.21%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
17.13x
Forward: 14.03x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
11.3%
Earnings: 28.9%
Margins
26.2% op
Gross: 50.9% · Net: 24.4%
Balance sheet
0.20x current
Debt / Equity: 217.3
52-week range / Beta
$232.10 - $366.50
Beta: 1.76
Analyst target
$336.88
Upside: 19.9%
Cash / shareholder return
-0.26% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 1.51%

Company context

Industry: Travel Services
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 7.68x
Return on equity: 49.6%
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

Competitive view

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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RCL
RCL
Latest video
Q1 2026
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.
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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ADBE
ADBE
Latest video
Q2 FY2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
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
$75.35B
RCL
ADBE
$87.82B
ADBE
SSNC
$15.76B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
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
17.1x
RCL
ADBE
12.6x
ADBE
SSNC
20.3x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
RCL
14.0x
RCL
ADBE
8.0x
ADBE
SSNC
8.7x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
RCL
11.3%
RCL
ADBE
12.7%
ADBE
SSNC
8.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
RCL
28.9%
RCL
ADBE
7.9%
ADBE
SSNC
8.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
RCL
26.2%
RCL
ADBE
35.3%
ADBE
SSNC
24.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
RCL
50.9%
RCL
ADBE
89.4%
ADBE
SSNC
48.0%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
RCL
24.4%
RCL
ADBE
28.7%
ADBE
SSNC
12.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
RCL
49.6%
RCL
ADBE
63.0%
ADBE
SSNC
11.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
RCL
-0.3%
RCL
ADBE
10.5%
ADBE
SSNC
8.1%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
RCL
217.31x
RCL
ADBE
61.44x
ADBE
SSNC
110.67x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
RCL
0.20x
RCL
ADBE
0.75x
ADBE
SSNC
1.10x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
RCL
1.76
RCL
ADBE
1.43
ADBE
SSNC
1.11
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
RCL
1.5%
RCL
ADBE
ADBE
SSNC
1.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
RCL
19.9%
RCL
ADBE
23.3%
ADBE
SSNC
42.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

Episode timeline

Episode archive for RCL

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RCL Stock: Revenue Beats, EPS Misses — Q1 2026
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Q1 2026
Episode live
Published podcast complete
RCL Stock: Revenue Beats, EPS Misses — Q1 2026
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