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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL)

Fundamentals.

• Market Capitalization, $K 34,330,816
• Shares Outstanding, K 256,679
• Annual Sales, $ 13,900 M
• Annual Income, $ 1,697 M
• 60-Month Beta 2.52
• Price/Sales 2.42
• Price/Cash Flow 10.06
• Price/Book 6.97
• Price/Earnings ttm 19.57
• Earnings Per Share ttm 6.69
• Most Recent Earnings $1.25 on 02/01/24
• Latest Earnings Date 05/02/24
• Annual Dividend & Yield N/A (0.00%)
• Most Recent Dividend 0.780 on 03/05/20

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• Implied Volatility 47.31% ( +4.82% )
• Historical Volatility 29.61%
• IV Percentile 89%
• IV Rank 69.86%
• IV High 54.63% on 04/26/23
• IV Low 30.35% on 12/13/23
• Put/Call Vol Ratio 1.44
• Today's Volume 4,305
• Volume Avg (30-Day) 14,628
• Put/Call OI Ratio 1.55
• Today's Open Interest 308,373
• Open Int (30-Day) 294,322

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current rating, earnings estimates - current qtr 03/31/24.

• Average Estimate 1.30
• Number of Estimates 7
• High Estimate 1.36
• Low Estimate 1.12
• Prior Year -0.23
• Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +665.22%

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The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 80% Buy with a Weakening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.

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Shareholder Benefits

This exclusive benefit offer is reserved solely for shareholders owning a minimum of 100 shares of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) at time of sailing.

$1,000 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on a World Cruise

$250 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 14 or more nights.

$100 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 6-13 nights.

$50 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 5 nights or less.

• Applicable on any eligible Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises or Silversea Cruises sailing.
• Excludes any charter or Galapagos sailings.

To complete your Shareholder Onboard Credit Offer Request electronically click here .

You can complete your Shareholder Onboard Credit Request for Silversea Cruises here .

Requests should be received in our office approximately 2-3 weeks prior to your sail date.

The benefit is only available for the stateroom in which the shareholder (with a minimum of 100 shares) is sailing. Onboard credit is applied on a per stateroom basis, double occupancy. Only one shareholder credit per stateroom on any one sailing. If shares are held jointly, 100 shares are required for each onboard credit request on any one sailing.

Yes, you may request this benefit multiple times-as often as you sail on Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises or Silversea Cruises. (excludes any charter or Galapagos sailings)

Benefit is non-transferable and not available to employees of Royal Caribbean Group or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Benefit cannot be redeemed for chartered sailings, any Galapagos sailings or complimentary sailings.

No. Benefit is non-transferable. Only the stateroom that the shareholder is traveling in will be eligible for the onboard credit.

Shareholder benefit offer applies to bookings made on or after June 1, 2023. Onboard credit is applied on a per stateroom basis; double occupancy, one shareholder credit per stateroom, and one credit per shareholder per sailing. If you are requesting shareholder onboard credit for two or more separate staterooms and shares are held jointly, a minimum of 100 shares per stateroom booked must be held. Single guests paying 200% of applicable fare receive full onboard credit value. Onboard credit may not be used for onboard service charges or pre-purchased activities. Any unused credit after the final night of the sailing shall be forfeited and is not redeemable for cash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, World Cruise onboard credit benefit may be used for shore excursions and, if unused, may be refunded upon request to the shareholder’s original form of payment. Benefit is non-transferable and not available to employees of Royal Caribbean Group or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Benefit cannot be redeemed for chartered sailings, complimentary sailings or Galapagos sailings. The shareholder must own the Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) stock at time of sailing. Onboard credit is calculated in US dollars except on sailings where the onboard currency used is a foreign currency (in which case the onboard credit will be converted at a currency exchange rate determined by the cruise line). Onboard credit amount is credited to shareholder’s stateroom folio at time of sailing. Other terms and conditions may apply. Prices and offers are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time.

You can download the Shareholder Benefits PDF  here .

You can complete your Shareholder Onboard Credit Offer Request electronically here .

Email us at [email protected]

For Silversea Cruises Email us at [email protected]

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release relating to, among other things, our future performance estimates, forecasts and projections constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements regarding revenues, costs and financial results for 2020 and beyond. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “driving,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “considering”, and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the following: the impact of the global incidence and spread of COVID-19, which has led to the temporary suspension of our operations and has had and will continue to have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations, or other contagious illnesses on economic conditions and the travel industry in general and the financial position and operating results of our Company in particular, such as: the current and potential additional governmental and self-imposed travel restrictions, the current and potential extension of the suspension of cruises and new additional suspensions, guest cancellations; our ability to obtain sufficient financing, capital or revenues to satisfy liquidity needs, capital expenditures, debt repayments and other financing needs; the effectiveness of the actions we have taken to improve and address our liquidity needs; the impact of the economic and geopolitical environment on key aspects of our business, such as the demand for cruises, passenger spending, and operating costs; incidents or adverse publicity concerning our ships, port facilities, land destinations and/or passengers or the cruise vacation industry in general; concerns over safety, health and security of guests and crew; further impairments of our goodwill, long-lived assets, equity investments and notes receivable; an inability to source our crew or our provisions and supplies from certain places; the incurrence of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases on our ships and an increase in concern about the risk of illness on our ships or when traveling to or from our ships, all of which reduces demand; unavailability of ports of call; growing anti-tourism sentiments and environmental concerns; changes in US foreign travel policy; the uncertainties of conducting business internationally and expanding into new markets and new ventures; our ability to recruit, develop and retain high quality personnel; changes in operating and financing costs; our indebtedness, any additional indebtedness we may incur and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business, including the significant portion of assets that are collateral under these agreements; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, interest rate and fuel price fluctuations; the settlement of conversions of our convertible notes, if any, in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, which may result in substantial dilution for our existing shareholders; our expectation that we will not declare or pay dividends on our common stock for the near future; vacation industry competition and changes in industry capacity and overcapacity; the risks and costs associated with protecting our systems and maintaining integrity and security of our business information, as well as personal data of our guests, employees and others; the impact of new or changing legislation and regulations or governmental orders on our business; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; the effects of weather, natural disasters and seasonality on our business; emergency ship repairs, including the related lost revenue; the impact of issues at shipyards, including ship delivery delays, ship cancellations or ship construction cost increases; shipyard unavailability; and the unavailability or cost of air service.

In addition, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently heightened by and will continue to be heightened by, or in the future may be heightened by, the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks.

More information about factors that could affect our operating results is included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as our other filings with the SEC, and the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations website at www.rclinvestor.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Carnival or Royal Caribbean: Bank of America Picks the Superior Cruise Stock to Buy

T he global economic landscape is currently characterized by a myriad of economic indicators that seem to be pulling in opposite directions, creating a challenging environment for forecasting future trends. However, amidst this complexity, one sector stands out as a beacon of optimism: the cruise industry. Cruise stocks have been performing remarkably well, reflecting a consumer base eager for vacations and possessing the financial means to indulge in leisure activities.

One crucial factor contributing to the positive outlook for cruise lines is the recent slowdown in the rate of inflation, coupled with expectations of interest rate cuts. These macroeconomic factors bode well for the long-term prospects of cruise companies. Data from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) indicates a record level of cruise passengers estimated at 35.7 million travelers for 2024, representing a substantial increase from the previous year and surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6%.

In light of these favorable trends, Bank of America analyst Andrew Didora has conducted an in-depth analysis of the cruise line sector to identify the best investment opportunities within the industry. His focus is primarily on Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) and Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), two major players in the cruise industry, to determine which one presents the superior investment opportunity.

Starting with Carnival Corporation, the company is one of the largest and most well-known cruise line operators globally. It operates through a diversified portfolio of cruise brands, including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and the iconic British brand Cunard, in addition to its eponymous Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival’s fleet comprises 91 vessels across its various brands, with plans for new ship deliveries in the coming years. Notably, the company has been actively transitioning its fleet toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a more environmentally sustainable power source for its ships.

From a financial standpoint, Carnival reported record revenues of $21.6 billion for fiscal year 2023, underscoring its robust performance. The company’s solid cash position and strategic debt reduction efforts highlight its financial resilience and growth potential. Despite challenges such as the impact of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Carnival remains optimistic about its outlook, with strong bookings and a concerted focus on debt reduction.

Andrew Didora maintains a positive outlook on Carnival Corporation, citing its strong booked position and ongoing balance sheet improvement as key drivers of future earnings stability. He reiterates a Buy rating on Carnival shares, with a price target implying significant upside potential.

On the other hand, Royal Caribbean Group, another major player in the cruise industry, has also demonstrated positive performance metrics but faces challenges in reducing its debt levels. Didora maintains a Neutral rating on Royal Caribbean shares, reflecting a more cautious stance on the stock’s near-term prospects.

Overall, while both Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group exhibit strengths and opportunities, Bank of America favors Carnival as the superior cruise stock to buy. Carnival’s solid financials, strategic initiatives, and optimistic outlook position it for continued success in the dynamic and evolving cruise industry landscape.

Royal Caribbean's family-friendly private island is about to get more crowded with Gen Xers

• Celebrity Cruises will sail to Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time.
• The cruise lines target different demographics, but the business case is solid.
• The private island is scheduled on 47 of Celebrity's itineraries this year.

Royal Caribbean's family-friendly private island is about to get a bit more crowded — with Gen Xers.

On April 21, Gen X-beloved Celebrity Cruises will voyage to Royal Caribbean International's Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time, marking the start of a Celebrity-CocoCay bonanza: The premium cruise line plans to visit the family-friendly getaway 47 more times before the end of the year.

According to Celebrity, these itineraries will both double its year-round Caribbean offerings and launch its first weekend cruises . And travelers are hyped: A handful of these sailings are halfway or close to selling out.

Fares start at about $277 per person for a three-day roundtrip cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in which the Caribbean island is the only destination on the itinerary.

Travelers familiar with Celebrity and CocoCay might be scratching their heads

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity share the same parent company, Royal Caribbean Group .

For the most part, that's where their similarities end.

Royal Caribbean's private island is a tropical dream for cruising families dotted with sprawling beaches, clubs, a zipline, and a waterpark. The private destination is colorful, loud, kid-friendly, and generally the antithesis of what travelers might find on Celebrity's ships.

Celebrity's stylish vessels do offer children and teen programming. But if you want the exciting water slides, fun rides, and rock climbing walls of the popular mass-market ships, you're better off looking elsewhere.

Compared to Royal Caribbean's ships, Celebrity is best if you want to be on a premium, trendy, and more subdued cruise.

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If it's not obvious, the two brands are vying for different guests. Royal Caribbean goes after multi-generational families, while Celebrity's target demographic is Gen Xers, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the then-CEO of Celebrity Cruises, told Business Insider in 2021.

Celebrity sails to 300 ports on all seven continents — why this sudden push for the private Caribbean island?

In short, cruisers love Celebrity's upcoming Caribbean destination .

Last year, Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, told analysts that CocoCay had seen robust demand, including from repeat travelers.

About two-thirds of Royal Caribbean's Caribbean-bound guests will stop at CocoCay this year. And most of them aren't complaining: "The vast majority of people love the islands," Patrick Scholes, a lodging and leisure research analyst at Truist Securities, told Business Insider in March.

But for the two brands' parent company, there are more benefits to private island cruising besides guest satisfaction.

CocoCay is one night's sailing from Florida's major cruise ports, reducing the visiting ships' fuel consumption and costs.

More importantly, these private destinations keep more profits in-house.

A day pass to CocoCay's waterpark can exceed $100 per person. Entry to the recently opened Hideaway Beach costs up to $89 per person. Nearby, an afternoon at the more luxurious Coco Beach Club could be shy of triple that cost.

Even the complimentary parts of the island have splurge-enticing amenities like rentable cabanas and snorkeling gear. And because there's no need to rely on other excursion operators, Celebrity's parent company gets to pocket more profits.

Most of Celebrity's 2024 cruises to CocoCay will be on two of its largest ships: the 3,849-guest Celebrity Beyond and 3,480-guest Celebrity Reflection. That's plenty of guests ready to spend big on the popular private island.

But that doesn't mean Celebrity cruisers will be fighting kids for beach chairs

It is possible to escape the hoards of families at Perfect Day at CocoCay. For example, the new Hideaway Beach is rowdy, boozy, and thankfully adult-only.

While not kid-free, on the other side of the island, the Oasis Lagoon pool has become the de facto hot spot for afternoon ragers "packed with intoxicated people having a really good time" on one end, and children on the other end, Bayley told reporters in late January.

If nothing else, at least there won't be any kids drinking at the island's more than 10 bars.

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