Hudson Securities Previews RCL 1Q11 Earnings

Hudson Securities has issued a report previewing the 1Q11 earnigns for Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL).

The report states, "RCL reports 1Q11 before the bell on Thursday. A 10 am EDT conference call is scheduled. Our current published estimate of $0.15 is $.02 above the Street and at the high-end of the $0.10-$0.15 guidance. Booking strength in the face of geopolitical issues in the Southern Med and higher gas prices at home will be a top topic, as will RCL's real exposure to higher fuel prices."

RCL has a Buy Rating and a $58 Price Target.

RCL closed at $39.01 a share yesterday.