13 Best Consumer Discretionary Stocks To Buy Now

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8. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 57

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) ranks among the best consumer discretionary stocks to buy now. While retaining their Buy rating, Stifel analysts raised their price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) shares from $275 to $310 on June 4. The update came in response to insights gained at the firm’s annual Cross Sector Insights Conference, which was attended by Royal Caribbean’s management team, including IR representative Blake Vanier, CFO Naftali Holtz, and CEO Jason Liberty.

The analysts noted that bookings and demand remain strong despite a decrease in cruise demand. While some investors have expressed concerns about potential drops in demand, which may be brought on by increased marketing efforts or changes in bookings, the management of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) expressed optimism that the company will continue to see substantial demand in the second part of 2025 as well as 2026.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is a global cruise company that operates under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, among others, and offers a wide range of itineraries.

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