Jefferies raises target for Royal Caribbean stock to USD 330

Published on 10/09/2026 at 15:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Jefferies sees 3.30 percent net yield growth for fiscal 2027. Royal Caribbean stock costs EUR 251.45 on October 9, 2026 versus EUR 251.10.

Key points in brief

Jefferies raised its Royal Caribbean target from USD 305 to USD 330 on October 8, 2026 and upgraded the stock to Buy.
Royal Caribbean agreed to invest USD 3 billion for a 50 percent Sandals and Beaches Resorts stake on September 23, 2026.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 4.83 billion and diluted earnings per share were USD 4.20.
The Lang and Schwarz price was EUR 251.45 on October 9, 2026, plus 0.14 percent versus EUR 251.10.

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Jefferies raised its 12-month target for Royal Caribbean stock from USD 305 to USD 330 and upgraded the rating from Hold to Buy on October 8, 2026, according to CNBC. The broker sees fiscal 2027 net yield growth of 3.30 percent, compared with 2.90 percent previously.

Three events reshape the picture

On July 28, 2026, Royal Caribbean reported second-quarter revenue of USD 4.83 billion and diluted earnings per share of USD 4.20, according to MarketBeat. Revenue increased 6.50 percent from the prior-year quarter, while the company set fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance at USD 17.73 to USD 17.87.

On September 23, 2026, Royal Caribbean agreed to invest USD 3 billion for a 50 percent interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The partnership is expected to close in early 2027 and was detailed by PR Newswire.

On October 8, 2026, Jefferies connected its revised outlook to stronger occupancy, onboard spending and the Sandals investment. Its fiscal 2027 net yield forecast rose from 2.90 percent to 3.30 percent, while its revenue estimate increased from USD 20.90 billion to USD 21.00 billion, according to Investing.com. The target increase therefore rests on both the core cruise outlook and a new land-based vacation platform.

What comes next for earnings?

Royal Caribbean has scheduled its third-quarter 2026 results conference call for October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. PR Newswire said the call will discuss the company's third-quarter financial results.

Stock value and trading snapshot

Royal Caribbean's market capitalization was USD 75.8 billion on October 9, 2026, while its 52-week range was USD 222.22 to USD 356.39. The comparison places the stock USD 73.77 below its yearly high, a gap of 20.70 percent based on the primary-market figures.

Royal Caribbean stock was trading at EUR 251.45 at Lang and Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 3:42 p.m. CEST, plus 0.14 percent versus the prior close of EUR 251.10 on October 8, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Royal Caribbean stock.