Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd trades at $285.5 (market cap $76.75B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $222.34 (market cap $26.04B). The key difference: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd is far larger — about 2.9× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd pays the higher dividend (1.75%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RCL | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $76.75B | $26.04B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $365.84 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $246.71 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $98.03B | $26.88B |
Dividend Yield | 1.75% | 1.37% |
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Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 64 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry, with 10 more ships on order. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, allowing it to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in the first quarter of 2021.
Read more on RCL →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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