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) Chart
Rolling trailing-12-month free cash flow from quarterly statements; no daily interpolation.
RCL Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
RCL Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
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
| DATE | FREE 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 |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
- CEO
- Jason T. Liberty