Wells Fargo cuts Royal Caribbean stock target from USD 388.00 to USD 358.00

Published on 10/16/2026 at 10:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wells Fargo cut target to USD 358.00 from USD 388.00 on October 12, 2026. Royal Caribbean stock costs EUR 249.20 on October 16, 2026.

Business expansion and valuation

Royal Caribbean agreed to invest USD 3.00 billion for a 50.00 percent Sandals stake on September 23, 2026.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 4.83 billion, up 6.50 percent year over year.
Royal Caribbean stock traded at EUR 249.20 at 10:38 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026.

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Royal Caribbean stock (ISIN LR0008862868) was trading at EUR 249.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026, at 10:38 a.m. CEST. Wells Fargo cut its price target from USD 388.00 to USD 358.00 while maintaining its rating, according to TipRanks on October 12, 2026.

Target cut meets expansion plans

The target reduction came as Royal Caribbean approached its third-quarter report, but the broader company story remains centered on adding vacation formats. On September 23, 2026, Royal Caribbean agreed to invest approximately USD 3.00 billion for a 50.00 percent stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts, creating a joint venture expected to close in early 2027, according to PR Newswire.

What does the growth plan add?

The company also announced a 2028-29 Europe program on October 14, 2026, spanning seven ships and itineraries of seven to 12 nights. The plan gives Rhapsody of the Seas a year-round European role from November 2028, with routes covering the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus, Malta and Greece, according to PR Newswire.

Three milestones shape the stock

On September 23, 2026, the Sandals agreement committed USD 3.00 billion and a 50.00 percent ownership stake. On October 12, 2026, Wells Fargo reduced its target to USD 358.00 from USD 388.00. On October 14, 2026, Royal Caribbean introduced a seven-ship Europe schedule for 2028-29.

When are the next dates?

Royal Caribbean is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on October 27, 2026, with a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET, according to Royal Caribbean Group. The new Europe program begins with summer deployments in 2028, followed by year-round Rhapsody sailings from November 2028.

Valuation sets the market context

The latest reported quarter provided a sizeable operating base. Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 6.50 percent year over year to USD 4.83 billion, while net income was USD 1.13 billion, according to The Globe and Mail. The primary-market quote was USD 280.01 at the latest October 15, 2026 timestamp, while the 52-week range was USD 222.22 to USD 356.39 and market capitalization was USD 74.9 billion.

Stock and next catalyst

Royal Caribbean's expansion adds resort exposure alongside cruise capacity, while the October 27 results will provide the next reported test of demand, costs and guidance.

Royal Caribbean stock was trading at EUR 249.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 16, 2026, at 10:38 a.m. CEST.

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