Gross Profit for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
According to Royal Caribbean Cruises's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $8.40B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$8.40B
YoY change
+7.2%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$8.40B
Cumulative gross profit
$77.49B
Gross Profit history chart for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) from 1991 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) from 1991 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.40B | +7.2% | ||
| 2024 | $7.83B | +27.9% | ||
| 2023 | $6.13B | +175.4% | ||
| 2022 | $2.22B | -284.3% | ||
| 2021 | -$1.21B | +117.0% | ||
| 2020 | -$556.30M | -111.4% | ||
| 2019 | $4.89B | +15.5% | ||
| 2018 | $4.23B | +9.0% | ||
| 2017 | $3.88B | +11.5% | ||
| 2016 | $3.48B | +8.8% | ||
| 2015 | $3.20B | +15.6% | ||
| 2014 | $2.77B | +4.3% | ||
| 2013 | $2.65B | +4.9% | ||
| 2012 | $2.53B | -2.5% | ||
| 2011 | $2.59B | +13.1% | ||
| 2010 | $2.29B | +26.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.82B | -14.6% | ||
| 2008 | $2.13B | -1.8% | ||
| 2007 | $2.17B | +9.5% | ||
| 2006 | $1.98B | +3.7% | ||
| 2005 | $1.91B | +10.0% | ||
| 2004 | $1.74B | +23.7% | ||
| 2003 | $1.40B | +6.2% | ||
| 2002 | $1.32B | +9.1% | ||
| 2001 | $1.21B | -0.2% | ||
| 2000 | $1.21B | +15.6% | ||
| 1999 | $1.05B | +0.7% | ||
| 1998 | $1.04B | +44.9% | ||
| 1997 | $719.70M | +43.1% | ||
| 1996 | $502.80M | +13.9% | ||
| 1995 | $441.50M | -0.2% | ||
| 1994 | $442.60M | +6.3% | ||
| 1993 | $416.40M | +10.4% | ||
| 1992 | $377.10M | +39.1% | ||
| 1991 | $271.10M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Royal Caribbean Cruises's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual gross profit for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) came in at $8.40B – grew 7.2% year-over-year.
Through 2015–2025 (10 years), Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit delivered a +10.1% annualised rate; sustaining 4 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual gross profit of $8.40B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was -$1.21B in 2021.
Within Consumer Cyclical, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $40.89B.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Gross Profit by Year
Royal Caribbean Cruises Gross Profit 2025: $8.40B
Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2025 was $8.40B, grew 7.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Gross Profit 2024: $7.83B
Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2024 was $7.83B, grew 27.9% from 2023.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Gross Profit 2023: $6.13B
Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2023 was $6.13B, surged 175.4% from 2022.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Gross Profit 2022: $2.22B
Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2022 was $2.22B, plunged 284.3% below 2021.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Gross Profit 2021: -$1.21B
Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2021 was -$1.21B.
See more financial history for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Royal Caribbean Cruises, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $398.06B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $360.51B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $236.42B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $54.87B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $26.92B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $18.69B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $17.09B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $15.44B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is $8.40B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) gross profit changed +7.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit?
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +10.1% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit reached its highest annual value of $8.40B in 2025.
What was Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2024?
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) gross profit in 2024 was $7.83B.
What was Royal Caribbean Cruises gross profit in 2025?
- Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) gross profit in 2025 was $8.40B.
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