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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.37B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is $1.37B. It is below its 12-month average by 25.44% ($1.84B).

RCL Free Cash Flow (FCF TTM)

RCL Free Cash Flow (FCF TTM) Chart

$1.37B

Rolling trailing-12-month free cash flow from quarterly statements; no daily interpolation.

+212.09% 10Y

RCL Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

RCL Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RCL Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RCL Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RCL Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RCL Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$1.37B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$1.84B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.27B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$-880.76M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$354.08M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$553.49M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$261.36M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-25.44%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+7.63%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+255.66%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+287.20%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+147.70%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+424.57%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$1.37B

FCF Yield

1.58%

Price/FCF

63.4

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $1.37B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $1.84B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $1.27B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $-880.76M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $354.08M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $553.49M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RCL stock is $261.36M.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-31$1.37B
2025-09-30$2.04B
2025-03-31$2.11B
2024-09-30$-370.36M
2024-03-31$607.64M
2023-09-30$2.44B
2023-03-31$721.73M
2022-09-30$-3.42B
2022-03-31$-4.13B
2021-09-30$-4.54B
2021-03-31$-6.51B
2020-09-30$-4.55B
2020-03-31$-970.48M
2019-09-30$346.43M
2019-03-31$1.22B
2018-09-30$481.02M
2018-03-31$840.58M
2017-09-30$2.40B
2017-03-31$468.01M
2016-09-30$-227.15M
2016-03-31$439.30M
2015-09-30$-720.89M
2015-03-31$-83.85M
2014-09-30$852.78M
2014-03-31$723.40M
2013-09-30$43.35M
2013-03-31$115.14M
2012-09-30$782.44M
2012-03-31$100.98M
2011-09-30$-791.63M
2011-03-31$-551.58M
2010-09-30$-633.28M
2010-03-31$-1.28B
2009-09-30$-1.27B
2009-03-31$-1.30B
2008-09-30$-352.26M
2008-03-31$-213.38M
2007-09-30$-185.66M
2007-03-31$-234.35M
2006-09-30$-93.16M
2006-03-31$582.67M
2005-09-30$662.36M
2005-03-31$518.46M
2004-09-30$119.03M
2004-03-31$-21.22M
2003-09-30$-227.42M
2003-03-31$171.88M

About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a prominent global operator within the cruise sector. The company manages several well-known cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Silversea Cruises. Through these brands, it offers a wide array of voyages that call upon approximately 1,000 different destinations across the globe. As of February 25, 2022, its expansive fleet comprised 61 vessels. Established in 1968, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Miami, Florida.

Miami, FL
105,950 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Travel Services
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
CEO
Jason T. Liberty