Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Royal Caribbean Cruises shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Royal Caribbean Cruises stock is Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors), with 34.3 million shares (12.77% of the company), worth about $9.21 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 59.6%.
In Q2 2026, 1,315 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $75.80 billion.
Insiders reported 63 transactions in the last two years: 32 sales worth $953.16 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from February 27, 2026 (Wiernicki Christopher J., Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through February 27, 2026.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Royal Caribbean Cruises shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 34.3 million | 12.77% | $9.2B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 24.5 million | 9.13% | $6.6B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 18.7 million | 6.96% | $5.0B |
| Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen6.132 % | 16.4 million | 6.13% | $4.4B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 16.4 million | 6.10% | $4.4B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 16.0 million | 5.98% | $4.3B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 12.2 million | 4.57% | $3.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 10.7 million | 3.99% | $2.9B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 6.9 million | 2.59% | $1.9B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 3.8 million | 1.41% | $1.0B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Royal Caribbean Cruises institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,315 | – | $75.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,261 | 224.0 million | $61.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,284 | 224.0 million | $62.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,294 | 223.0 million | $72.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,256 | 229.0 million | $71.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,141 | 218.0 million | $44.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,131 | 214.0 million | $49.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,044 | 214.0 million | $37.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Royal Caribbean Cruises insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiernicki Christopher J. | Feb 27, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander | Feb 27, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 310.78 - 320.35 per share. | $243.6M |
| Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander | Feb 24, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 310.12 - 320.46 per share. | $149.4M |
| Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander | Feb 19, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 310.38 - 326.03 per share. | $65.4M |
| Bethge Laura H | Feb 17, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 326.21 per share. | $2.6M |
| Montiel Maritza Gomez | Feb 17, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 327.18 per share. | $453,137 |
| Wilhelmsen Arne Alexander | Feb 17, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 319.28 - 332.03 per share. | $91.2M |
| Holtz Naftali | Feb 13, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Pujol Henry L | Feb 13, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 327.99 per share. | $1.5M |
| Holtz Naftali | Feb 13, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 322.67 - 332.19 per share. | $16.7M |
| Bayley Michael W | Feb 13, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 322.66 - 332.19 per share. | $26.1M |
| Liberty Jason T | Feb 13, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 322.65 - 332.29 per share. | $29.7M |
Newest 12 of 63 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Royal Caribbean Cruises stock?
Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors), with 12.77% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) (9.13%) and Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) (6.96%).
How many institutions own Royal Caribbean Cruises stock?
1,315 institutional holdings reports listed Royal Caribbean Cruises shares in Q2 2026 worth $75.80 billion.
Are Royal Caribbean Cruises insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 32 sales and no purchases (63 transactions in all); the newest on file is from February 27, 2026.
