CSE:DSV.CO 4 February 2026

March 18, 2026, 10:32 AM EDT. Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) surged 19% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500's 5.9% gain and the broader leisure industry rise of 17.6%. The cruise operator's earnings per share (EPS) forecast for the current quarter stands at $5.01, a 30.1% year-over-year increase, though estimates recently dipped 2.2%. Fiscal year earnings expect a 70.9% rise to $11.57, with next year's EPS projected to grow 16.3% to $13.45. Despite a slight downward revision in estimates, Royal Caribbean holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), underpinned by rising earnings expectations that often correlate with stock price gains. Revenue growth remains critical for sustaining long-term earnings expansion, a key factor for investors monitoring RCL's future trajectory.