Royal Caribbean CruisesNYSE: RCL

Royal Caribbean stock has more than tripled in the last 18 months, but it's somehow trading for just 12 times next year's projected earnings. Fundamentals continue to improve for all of the industry players, but Royal Caribbean is leading the way across most metrics that matter including shareholder returns.

Consumer discretionary stocks such as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), Crocs, Inc. (CROX), Interface, Inc. (TILE) and PVH Corp. (PVH) are likely to benefit form the steady growth in consumer spending.

Head of Quantitative Strategies Steven Cress shares data-driven top 3 summer travel stocks. Royal Caribbean Cruise is highlighted for strong growth and profitability.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) closed at $161.40 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.42% move from the prior day.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Royal Caribbean (RCL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Cruise stocks are absolutely surging today. Whether investors are looking at Carnival (NYSE: CCL ), Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL ) or Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH ), gains of between 4% and 8% are in order during the Tuesday session.

Royal Caribbean is undervalued and poised for double-digit growth due to strong EBITDA growth and favorable balance sheet management. The company is expected to benefit from double-digit growth in the cruise industry and higher net yields compared to competitors. Management's efficient debt management and plans for capacity expansion contribute to a positive investment thesis for Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) reachead $151.48 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.58% change compared to its last close.