Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $280.01, +2.08% vs the prior close of $274.31.
- Volume 1.63M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
RCL rises 2.1% to $280.01. Closed at $280.01, +2.08% vs the prior close of $274.31. Day range $272.50–$281.61, opened at $275.47.
RCL daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — RCL rises 2.1% to $280.01
- Closed at $280.01, +2.08% vs the prior close of $274.31. Day range $272.50–$281.61, opened at $275.47.
- Volume was 1.63M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.34M.
- Price is +1.7% vs its 50-day average ($275.37) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($286.53).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 21.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — RCL dips 2.6% to $274.31
- Closed at $274.31, -2.56% vs the prior close of $281.51. Day range $273.32–$280.50, opened at $280.00.
- Volume was 1.65M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.34M.
- Price is -0.7% vs its 50-day average ($276.32) and -4.3% vs its 200-day average ($286.54).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 23.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — RCL ends flat (+0.3%) to $281.51
- Closed at $281.51, +0.30% vs the prior close of $280.67. Day range $278.22–$285.20, opened at $282.54.
- Volume was 1.40M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.35M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.5% vs its 50-day average ($277.35) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($286.60).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — RCL dips 0.6% to $280.67
- Closed at $280.67, -0.56% vs the prior close of $282.26. Day range $276.06–$284.95, opened at $278.03.
- Volume was 1.20M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 2.37M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +0.9% vs its 50-day average ($278.20) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($286.66).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — RCL rises 0.3% to $282.26
- Closed at $282.26, +0.30% vs the prior close of $281.41. Day range $278.00–$283.55, opened at $282.00.
- Volume was 1.59M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($278.95) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($286.72).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 20.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — RCL dips 0.3% to $281.41
- Closed at $281.41, -0.32% vs the prior close of $282.32. Day range $277.11–$283.56, opened at $277.66.
- Volume was 1.96M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.39M.
- Price is +0.6% vs its 50-day average ($279.75) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($286.81).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — RCL dips 2.2% to $282.32
- Closed at $282.32, -2.24% vs the prior close of $288.78. Day range $281.11–$288.14, opened at $285.01.
- Volume was 2.42M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.41M.
- Price is +0.6% vs its 50-day average ($280.59) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($286.87).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 20.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — RCL jumps 5.0% to $288.78, a 1-month high
- Closed at $288.78, +5.00% vs the prior close of $275.03. Day range $278.00–$289.17, opened at $279.80.
- Volume was 2.36M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.45M.
- Price is +2.6% vs its 50-day average ($281.39) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($286.90).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 19.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — RCL dips 1.0% to $275.03
- Closed at $275.03, -0.98% vs the prior close of $277.74. Day range $269.69–$277.08, opened at $277.03.
- Volume was 3.03M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.45M.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($281.72) and -4.1% vs its 200-day average ($286.88).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 22.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — RCL rises 2.9% to $277.74, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $277.74, +2.87% vs the prior close of $269.99. Day range $271.56–$279.50, opened at $275.18.
- Volume was 3.42M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.48M.
- Price is -1.5% vs its 50-day average ($282.09) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($286.91).
- 52-week range $222.22–$356.39; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 22.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
RCL latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about RCL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 6, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 23, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 20, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 12, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 10, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 7, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Aug 6, 2026 · FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 6, 2026 · 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 3, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jul 31, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Bayley Michael W sold 12,811 shares at $315.99 (≈$4.05M) on Jul 29, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jul 30, 2026 · 4/A — Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 28, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $4.83B (prior year $4.54B) (+6.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $1.13B (prior year $1.21B) (-6.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $4.20 (prior year $4.41) (-4.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 28, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Things to know before you trade RCL
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Jan 29, 2026, Oct 28, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.25% (largest 7.5%).
- Liquidity: about 3.25M shares (≈$910.13M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $280.01 vs a range of $222.22–$356.39 (43% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 17, 2026 ($1.5/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Michael W Bayley sold 12,811 shares on Jul 29, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 23, 2026; 8-K Aug 20, 2026; 8-K Aug 7, 2026.
- Share count: 267.45M shares outstanding (Jul 24, 2026), -1.5% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Water Transportation.
RCL market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 275.47 | 281.61 | 272.50 | 280.01 | 1.63M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 280.00 | 280.50 | 273.32 | 274.31 | 1.65M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 282.54 | 285.20 | 278.22 | 281.51 | 1.40M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 278.03 | 284.95 | 276.06 | 280.67 | 1.20M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 282.00 | 283.55 | 278.00 | 282.26 | 1.59M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 277.66 | 283.56 | 277.11 | 281.41 | 1.96M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 285.01 | 288.14 | 281.11 | 282.32 | 2.42M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 279.80 | 289.17 | 278.00 | 288.78 | 2.36M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 277.03 | 277.08 | 269.69 | 275.03 | 3.03M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 275.18 | 279.50 | 271.56 | 277.74 | 3.42M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 266.12 | 270.86 | 263.22 | 269.99 | 3.09M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 260.20 | 269.65 | 259.00 | 265.86 | 4.29M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 257.20 | 261.99 | 254.21 | 260.67 | 4.04M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 246.00 | 249.73 | 240.20 | 242.59 | 3.37M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 241.80 | 246.25 | 236.72 | 242.70 | 2.69M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 234.30 | 243.18 | 232.00 | 238.98 | 5.47M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 236.14 | 237.13 | 222.22 | 230.30 | 7.59M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 259.00 | 261.66 | 231.03 | 234.89 | 8.40M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 250.50 | 252.15 | 246.30 | 250.25 | 2.21M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 250.00 | 251.46 | 245.06 | 245.81 | 3.20M |
About Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Water Transportation”. Its business address is in MIAMI, FL. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 884887.
RCL board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John Brock | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Tara Bunch | Director | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Richard D Fain | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Stephen R. Jr. Howe | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Michael O Leavitt | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Ann S Moore | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Amy Mcpherson | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Maritza Gomez Montiel | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Eyal Ofer | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Vagn O Sorensen | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Donald Thompson | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Christopher J Wiernicki | Director | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Director | May 29, 2026 |
| Rebecca Yeung | Director | May 29, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Laura H Bethge | President, Celebrity Cruises | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Michael W Bayley | Pres&CEO, Royal Caribbean Intl | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Naftali Holtz | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Harri U Kulovaara | EVP, Maritime | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Robert Alexander Lake | SVP, CLO, Secretary & CCO | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Jason T Liberty | President & CEO | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Henry L Pujol | Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 13, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Michael W Bayley | Sale | 12,811 | $315.99 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 14,211 | $314.40 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 25,910 | $313.48 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 31,560 | $312.53 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 152,515 | $310.78 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 21,280 | $311.22 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 13,779 | $320.35 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 50,784 | $319.54 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 156,628 | $318.64 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 106,947 | $317.71 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 20,617 | $316.92 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 7,271 | $315.62 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 104 | $320.04 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 4,637 | $318.87 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen | Sale | 33,418 | $318.08 |
RCL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $17.93B | $4.27B | 15.61 | $6.46B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $16.48B | $2.88B | 10.94 | $5.26B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $13.90B | $1.70B | 6.31 | $4.48B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $8.84B | $-2.16B | -8.45 | $481.00M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.53B | $-5.26B | -20.89 | $-1.88B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $44.64B, total liabilities $34.18B, cash $875.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
RCL earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $322.50 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $263.76 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $345.98 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $292.95 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $334.37 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $216.58 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $265.25 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $210.10 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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