Royal Caribbean (RCL) Named Best-in-Class Cruise Operator by JPMorgan

Sheryar Siddiq

Fri, February 13, 2026 at 11:54 PM GMT+9 1 min read

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) ranks among the best high growth high margin stocks to buy now. On January 29, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) announced earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025, meeting analyst projections of $2.80 per share. Following the announcement, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) stated predictions of a double-digit rise in revenue and a 14% increase in full-year adjusted EPS in 2026, with estimates ranging from $17.70 to $18.10.

Meanwhile, on February 2, JPMorgan hiked its price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) to $371 from $368 and retained an Overweight rating on the company’s shares. The firm described Royal Caribbean as being the “best-in-class operator” in the cruise sector, highlighting a number of unique selling points in its analysis.

Additionally, the firm highlighted its competitive destination portfolio, touting Perfect Day at Cococay as an experience which “can compete head to head with land-based alternatives.”

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is a global cruise company that operates under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, among others, and offers a wide range of itineraries.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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