20 Most Profitable Stocks of the Last 20 Years

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

Net Income (TTM): $4.06 billion

Operating Margin: 26.39%

Market Capitalization: $78.03 billion

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) stands eleventh among the most profitable stocks on our list.

TheFly reported on January 23 that Goldman Sachs raised its price target for RCL to $310 from $275 while keeping a Buy rating. Despite conflicting cruise mood and competitive pressures, the firm outlined projections for 1.5%–3.5% net yield growth and at least $17.50 in EPS for 2026, which is driven by new ships, private destinations, and cost discipline.

In contrast, on January 22, Truist Securities lowered its price target for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) to $318 from $321 while maintaining a Hold rating. The firm recommended modest expectations for first-half net yield increase, citing somewhat stronger supply than demand in the mass-market cruise segment.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is a leading global cruise company offering vacation experiences across its fleet of innovative ships. The company focuses on providing memorable travel, entertainment, and leisure services while emphasizing safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

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