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Stocks•22 July 2026•
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Analysts Bullish on Consumer Cyclical Stocks: RCL, ONON, and HLT Targets Raised

Key Facts

1Citi analyst James Hardiman maintained a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean with a target price of $327.00.
2Rick Patel from Raymond James reiterated a Buy rating on On Holding AG with a target of $52.00.
3TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman maintained a Buy rating on Hilton Worldwide Holdings with a target of $390.00.

Reflecting growing optimism in consumer spending within the travel and leisure sectors, analysts from major financial institutions have issued positive updates for several prominent companies. Citi analyst James Hardiman maintained a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean with a target price of $327.00, while Rick Patel from Raymond James reiterated a Buy rating on On Holding AG with a $52.00 target. Additionally, TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman kept a bullish stance on Hilton Worldwide Holdings, setting a price target of $390.00, signaling continued confidence in the sector's performance.

These ratings arrive as market data shows current price levels relative to the analysts' ambitious targets. Per market data, Royal Caribbean (RCL) closed at $287.90 on July 21, 2026, while Hilton Worldwide (HLT) finished the same session at $323.94. The gap between these closing levels and the new analyst targets suggests significant potential upside according to the research firms' outlooks.

Traders should watch current support levels as RCL sits at $287.90 and HLT at $323.94 (as of July 21, 2026 close). While the upcoming calendar is light on direct corporate catalysts, broader consumer sentiment remains a key driver, recently evidenced by the Michigan Consumer Sentiment index hitting 54.4, which outperformed expectations. These stocks will likely remain sensitive to macroeconomic data that influences discretionary spending trends in the near term.