Will Royal Caribbean Stock Sail Ahead in 2026?

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) has managed to stand out despite being the second-largest cruise line by passenger volume. Despite lagging behind in market share, its $80 billion market cap is more than double that of Carnival's.

That larger size did not stop it from outperforming the S 500 over the past year. Still, the obvious drawback to that growth is that it trades at the second-highest valuation in the industry. Only its fast-growing rival Viking Holdings has a higher P/E ratio.

Amid those conditions, will Royal Caribbean continue to sail in smooth waters over the next year, or is it destined to run aground?

Source Fool.com