Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Director Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen Sells 175,672 Shares of Company Stock

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold 175,672 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $338.46, for a total transaction of $59,457,945.12. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 15,877,766 shares in the company, valued at $5,373,988,680.36. The trade was a 1.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, November 10th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 168,530 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $338.98, for a total value of $57,128,299.40.
• On Friday, November 6th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 132,472 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $326.39, for a total value of $43,237,536.08.
• On Thursday, November 5th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 30,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $323.23, for a total value of $9,696,900.00.
• On Wednesday, November 4th, Arne Wilhelmsen sold 220,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $329.29, for a total value of $72,443,800.00.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE RCL opened at $340.05 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a current ratio of 0.22. The firm has a market cap of $90.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.13, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.88. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $277.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $288.44. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 52 week low of $222.22 and a 52 week high of $356.39.

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $6.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.38 by $0.19. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.40% and a net margin of 23.78%. The firm had revenue of $5.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.61 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $5.75 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 17th were given a $1.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, September 17th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 35.52%.

Trending Headlines about Royal Caribbean Cruises

Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its full-year EPS estimates for 2027 to $19.42 and 2028 to $22.62, while the company is targeting adjusted EPS in the $20 range for 2027. The outlook is supported by bookings, capacity growth and cost control. RCL Targets Adjusted EPS in the $20 Range for 2027: Can Momentum Last?
• Positive Sentiment: Falling crude prices helped lift cruise shares alongside a broader market rally, as cheaper fuel can ease a significant operating cost. Cruise Stocks Climb Amid Falling Crude Prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Forecast changes were mixed: Zacks also nudged some estimates higher but cut several near-term quarterly forecasts, including Q4 2026 EPS to $3.54. That tempers the otherwise improving longer-term outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Director Arne Wilhelmsen sold a combined 476,674 shares across transactions on November 6, 9 and 10, worth about $159.8 million. He still held approximately 15.7 million shares afterward, so the sales may be a modest sentiment concern rather than a wholesale exit. SEC Form 4 filing

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Royal Caribbean Cruises

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Private Advisor Group LLC boosted its holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises by 37.7% in the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 19,232 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,113,000 after purchasing an additional 5,261 shares during the period. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 10.2% during the 3rd quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC now owns 1,073 shares of the company’s stock worth $285,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 39.8% during the third quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 38,765 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,306,000 after buying an additional 11,043 shares during the last quarter. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises during the third quarter valued at about $504,000. Finally, Daffy Charitable Fund raised its position in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 127.0% during the third quarter. Daffy Charitable Fund now owns 1,448 shares of the company’s stock valued at $385,000 after buying an additional 810 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.53% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America raised shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $330.00 price objective for the company in a report on Monday, September 28th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $358.00 to $361.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 28th. Loop Capital boosted their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $304.00 to $327.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $358.00 price target on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $337.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $355.62.

About Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Group, formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is a global cruise vacation company. Its brands include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, which offer voyages ranging from large-ship family vacations to premium and luxury experiences. The company serves travelers through itineraries to destinations around the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and Asia. Its vacation offerings combine onboard accommodations, dining and entertainment with shore excursions and visits to ports and private destinations.