Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) stock surged 5.22% in Monday's trading session, driven by a bullish analyst report highlighting the company's robust growth prospects. The cruise line operator's shares gained momentum as investors responded positively to projections of significant earnings and revenue growth for the upcoming year.

According to a recent analysis by Zacks Investment Research, Royal Caribbean is positioned as a top growth stock for long-term investors. The company boasts impressive growth fundamentals, including a projected 26.7% year-over-year increase in bottom-line for 2025 and an anticipated 9.1% improvement in top-line revenue. These strong forecasts have contributed to RCL's favorable Growth Style Score of B and an overall VGM Score of A.

Adding to the positive sentiment, five analysts have revised their earnings estimates higher for fiscal 2025 in the last 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RCL's earnings has increased by $0.21 to $14.95 per share, reflecting growing confidence in the company's financial performance. Furthermore, Royal Caribbean's expected cash flow growth of 45.5% this year has caught investors' attention, underlining the company's strong financial health and potential for sustained growth in the cruise industry's post-pandemic recovery phase.