Royal Caribbean Group stock faces pressure amid rising fuel costs and analyst target cuts as 2026 guidance holds firm

Royal Caribbean Group (ISIN: LR0008862868) shares traded in a $276.23 to $284.18 range on NYSE in USD on March 25, 2026, closing near $279.51 amid concerns over higher fuel expenses impacting 2026 earnings outlook. Despite resilient demand with two-thirds of 2026 inventory booked at higher rates, TD Cowen cut its price target to $350 from $400 while maintaining Buy. US investors eye the balance between strong bookings and cost headwinds in the recovering cruise sector.