Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:RCL) Stock

Royal Caribbean Gr

Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. 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. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal 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 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.

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A 10% decline in Canadian travel may result in 2 million fewer visits and $2.1 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel">lost spending to the U.S.</a> 
That&#8217;s according to Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove, citing <a href="https://www.ustravel.org/press/potential-results-decline-canadian-travel-united-states">data</a> from the U.S. Travel Association. Dove recently conducted a deep dive into Canadian tourist exposure for airlines, cruises, lodging, and theme parks.
Canada, she notes, accounts for 26% of U.S. international tourism. In March — three months after President Donald Trump dissed then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by calling him "governor" and Canada as "the 51st state" — there was an 11% year-over-year decline in tourism. 
A &#8220;pullback in Canadian tourism is the most likely channel to create a modest drag on US GDP,&#8221; Dove wrote. 
In 2024, approximately 20.24 million Canadian tourists visited the U.S., making up over a quarter of international air travel. Mexico followed with around 17 million visitors. 
U.S. airlines have limited exposure to Canadian transborder markets, with United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) having the highest at 1.4% of total flights. 
Carriers like Allegiant Travel Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>), Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit do not operate direct routes to Canada but may still feel demand softness in border cities, said the analyst. 
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Allegiant, for instance, serves U.S. border cities that rely on Canadian travelers, with these routes comprising 1.6% of its 2024 flights.
Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas are top destinations for Canadian tourists, meaning airlines operating heavily in these states could see an impact. 
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) has 58% of its capacity in key Canadian tourist cities, though a large portion of this is tied to New York, which only accounts for 13% of Canadian visits.
United and Allegiant have recently reported weaker demand from Canadian travelers. In response, United accelerated the retirement of 21 aircraft. 
The overall U.S.-Canada air travel market has seen route cuts at twice the rate of non-Canada flights, with 210 basis points of Canadian growth being slashed since January. 
Allegiant, despite not flying to Canada, reduced flights from Plattsburgh by 20 percentage points due to weaker demand from Canadian travelers, significantly more than the 4.4-point cut to its broader network. However, reductions were smaller in Bellingham and Niagara Falls, at 1.7 and 2.0 points, respectively.
U.S. hotel corporations have minimal exposure to Canadian tourism, despite the high volume of Canadian visitors. Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>) has the highest exposure among major hotel chains, while Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WH#NYSE">WH</a>) and Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) are the least affected due to their reliance on drive-to bookings.
Wyndham sees only 1% of its U.S. room bookings from Canadian travelers. Over 90% of guests drive to its hotels. Similarly, Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) estimates just 1% of U.S. room nights come from Canada. Some 96% of its bookings originate from domestic travelers.
Hyatt, with a stronger focus on luxury and resort properties, derives approximately 2% of its U.S. bookings from Canadian visitors. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) also sees 1-1.5% of its U.S. room nights booked by Canadians, with 2% of its total rooms located in Canada.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) has the highest exposure to Canadian tourism among cruise operators, though overall reliance remains low. 
An estimated 5% of NCLH's revenue comes from Canadian travelers, followed by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) at 4% and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) at 3.5%.
Hotel companies rely more heavily on domestic and business travelers, while cruise lines see slightly higher engagement from Canadian tourists.
Florida saw approximately 6 million international visitors in 2023, with around 1.3 million coming from Canada. Theme parks with high international attendance could feel the impact of a decline in Canadian visitors.
Comcast Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) Universal theme parks are the most exposed, with around 30% of attendance coming from international tourists. 
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) typically sees international visitors comprise between the high teens to low 20% of total guests, while United Parks &amp; Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRKS#NYSE">PRKS</a>) has lower exposure at around 7%, down from pre-pandemic double-digit levels.
The financial impact extends beyond ticket sales. International visitors tend to spend more on park-related purchases, including hotel stays and in-park amenities, Dove said.
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Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.71% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.57%. Currently, Royal Caribbean Gr has a market capitalization of $55.29 billion. 
Buying $100 In RCL: If an investor had bought $100 of RCL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $596.52 today based on a price of $205.44 for RCL at the time of writing.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Royal Caribbean Gr 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Across the recent three months, 19 analysts have shared their insights on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $279.21, a high estimate of $330.00, and a low estimate of $210.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.92% from the previous average price target of $258.71.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743426072_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Royal Caribbean Gr. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Katz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robin Farley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Rollo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Staszak</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Politzer</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$308.00</td>
<td>$287.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Politzer</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
<td>$232.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Chaiken</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Rollo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Royal Caribbean Gr. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Royal Caribbean Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Royal Caribbean Gr's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Royal Caribbean Gr's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Royal Caribbean Gr</h2>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. 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. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal 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 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 12.91%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Royal Caribbean Gr's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 14.68%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Royal Caribbean Gr's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.56%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Royal Caribbean Gr's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.49%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.75, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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19 Analysts Assess Royal Caribbean Gr: What You Need To Know

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Royal Caribbean Cruises shares are trading lower after Jefferies initiated coverage on the stock with a Hold rating.

Jefferies analyst David Katz initiates coverage on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $230.

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Jefferies Initiates Coverage On Royal Caribbean Gr with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $230

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$262.50</td>
<td>$119.1K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>102.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$294.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PHM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>773</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>494</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>318</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$108.6K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 643 contract(s) at a $262.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.1K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 6887 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102622 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 331 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $294.9K, with a price of $891.0 per contract. There were 6408 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7388 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 10096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1471 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PHM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $111.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.0K, with a price of $66.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1022 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 84 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 20295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 773 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 140 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.0K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 494 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 84 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 318 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 192 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 83 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 218 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.6K, with a price of $2415.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DECK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 658 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $3680.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of travel and leisure companies are trading lower amid consumer concerns following Feb. PCE price index data, softer-than-expected personal spending and ongoing tariff concerns. A worsening consumer environment could weaken travel demand.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Royal Caribbean Gr.
Looking at options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) we detected 32 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 40% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 26 are puts, for a total amount of $2,634,108 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $382,145.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $195.0 and $240.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Royal Caribbean Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Royal Caribbean Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $195.0 to $240.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743178542_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.75</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$219.4K</td>
<td align="right">496</td>
<td align="right">232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.85</td>
<td>$28.9</td>
<td>$28.9</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$158.9K</td>
<td align="right">496</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$41.45</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$39.64</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$154.5K</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.95</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$29.74</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$132.2K</td>
<td align="right">496</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$23.55</td>
<td>$22.15</td>
<td>$22.68</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$120.2K</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. 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. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal 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 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Royal Caribbean Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Royal Caribbean Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 684,919, the RCL's price is down by -4.05%, now at $208.44. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $272.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $295. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Royal Caribbean Gr Unusual Options Activity For March 28

The preliminary reading had already raised eyebrows among investors, yet the final data turned out even worse than feared. 
Five-year ahead inflation expectations — which reflect American consumers' perceptions of more structural inflation concerns — jumped to 4.1% in March, according to the final report released by the University of Michigan.
This marks an upward revision from the preliminary estimate of 3.9%, bringing the gauge to its highest level since February 1993.
Inflation concerns for the next 12 months were also upwardly revised from 4.9% to 5%, marking the highest since July 2022.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: 5-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations Rose Over Three-Decade Highs</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Sentiment Sinks In March, Inflation Fears Go Haywire</h3>
The University of Michigan's headline consumer sentiment index was revised down to 57.0 in March from a preliminary 57.9, plunging from 64.7 in February. This is the weakest reading in consumer sentiment since November 2022.
&#8220;Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading and fell for the third straight month, plummeting 12% from February,&#8221; Surveys of Consumers director Joanne Hsu, said in a Friday&#8217;s note. 
The subindex tracking consumer expectation was downwardly revised from 54.2 to 52.6, hitting the lowest since July 2022. 
&#8220;The expectations index plunged a precipitous 18% and has now lost more than 30% since November 2024,&#8221; Hsu added. 
The subindex for current conditions witnessed a minor improvement from 63.5 to 63.8, yet still marking a nearly 3% decline from February. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Labor Market Concerns Rise</h3>
The report also highlighted growing concerns about the labor market. Consumers remain uneasy about potential economic fallout from current policy developments. Strikingly, two-thirds of respondents now expect unemployment to increase over the next year — the highest level since 2009. 
This trend underscores a critical vulnerability, as resilient labor markets and steady incomes have been the main pillars sustaining consumer spending in recent years.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Earlier this month, Fed Chair Jerome Powell dismissed the University of Michigan's survey-based inflation expectations as an "outlier," downplaying its significance.
Investors, however, appear to disagree.
Major U.S. equity indices dropped sharply on Friday following the release of the final University of Michigan inflation data, which triggered an even stronger market reaction than the hotter-than-expected reading of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge earlier in the day. The S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — fell 1.1%, while the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) underperformed with a 1.3% decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also slid 0.9%.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) led losses within the S&amp;P 500 index, plunging 15% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings. 
Excluding Lululemon, consumer discretionary stocks — particularly those tied to the travel and leisure sectors — bore the brunt of the negative sentiment following the University of Michigan consumer data.
Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) sunk 3.1%, heading for a fourth straight session of declines, while MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) plummeted 4.3%. 
Within Magnificent Seven stocks, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMNZ#NASDAQ">AMNZ</a>) was the underperformer, down 3%, followed by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), down 2.2%. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in RCL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 32 extraordinary options activities for Royal Caribbean Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $797,611, and 18 are calls, amounting to $1,519,378.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $110.0 and $300.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Royal Caribbean Gr stands at 281.06, with a total volume reaching 3,881.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Royal Caribbean Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $110.0 to $300.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742929303_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$123.6</td>
<td>$122.8</td>
<td>$122.8</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$454.3K</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$234.0K</td>
<td align="right">667</td>
<td align="right">446</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.35</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$141.1K</td>
<td align="right">667</td>
<td align="right">531</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$14.35</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$140.5K</td>
<td align="right">455</td>
<td align="right">183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$23.2</td>
<td>$22.55</td>
<td>$23.25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$102.3K</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. 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. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal 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 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Royal Caribbean Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 934,427, the price of RCL is down -0.62% at $224.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $272.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $295. 
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Spotlight on Royal Caribbean Gr: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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Shares of travel, leisure and retail companies are trading higher amid overall market strength on reports of potentially narrowed or targeted tariffs, which could ease some economic concerns.

Wall Street soared Monday, kicking off the week in full risk-on mode as investors welcomed signs of easing trade tensions and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44459470/us-business-activity-rebounds-as-services-growth-outpaces-forecasts-yet-cost-pressures-intensify">stronger-than-expected economic data. </a>
President Donald Trump&#8216;s softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the looming April 2, 2025 deadline helped calm nerves. Adding to the optimism, fresh business surveys showed a strong rebound in services activity in March, easing recession worries.
U.S. economic activity accelerated in March, with the Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising rom 51.6 in February to to 53.5. Services PMI jumped to 54.3 — well above consensus forecasts of 50.8 and sharply higher than the prior month's 51.0 reading. Yet, the report also flagged a notable uptick in cost pressures, as businesses reported growing concerns over input prices, likely linked to heightened speculation around potential tariff measures.
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.75% by midday in New York, on track for its best one-day performance since mid-January. The Nasdaq 100 rallied 2%, mirroring gains from March 14 — the index's strongest day since early November 2024.
Small caps outperformed their large-cap peers, underscoring the market's improving risk appetite. The Russell 2000 surged 2.8%, marking its best session since the post-election rally on Nov. 6, 2024.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) led the charge on both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, soaring 9.8%, on track for its sharpest one-day gain since early November.
All seven mega-cap tech stocks posted solid gains, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) climbing 2.9% after Friday's 1.4% rise, setting up what could be its strongest two-day advance since early January.
Every S&amp;P 500 sector, except utilities, traded in positive territory, with consumer discretionary and technology leading the pack.
The U.S. dollar index edged higher, eyeing a fourth consecutive session of gains. Meanwhile, Treasury yields spiked across the curve as investors rotated out of safe-haven assets. The 10-year yield jumped seven basis points to 4.32%, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.9%.
Gold pulled back 0.3% to $3,014 per ounce, on pace for its third straight decline, as investors favored riskier assets.
Oil prices gained 1.5% after Trump threatened a 25% tariff on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44460897/oil-prices-rally-exxon-hits-16-week-highs-as-trump-vows-25-tariffs-on-any-country-buying-venezuelan-crude">countries importing Venezuelan crude.</a>
Crypto-related assets also rallied. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 2.7% to $88,400, while MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) jumped 7.4% and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 6.2%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,104.07</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,160.42</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,762.34</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,589.04</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.8% to $573.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.3% to $425.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2% to $490.39.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.4% to $208.59</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 2.7%; the&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD Co. Ltd. (OTCPK: BYDDY) rallied 5.5% in over-the-counter markets amid stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The carmaker is now up 60% year-to-date. </li>
<li>Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) soared 7.3%, eyeing their biggest one-day jump since February 2024, as Chinese conglomerate Ant Group is increasingly shifting to domestic and AMD chips amid exports controls. </li>
<li>Airline and travel-related stocks rallied substantially amid easing recession fears. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) were up 5.7%, 4.2% and 4%, respectively. </li>
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) stock is rebounding today. This comes after yesterday's sell-off of 7.3%. The company will be reporting its first-quarter results on Friday. 
Royal Caribbean is our Stock of the Day.
Some people are proponents of the Random Walk Theory. This theory states stock prices are random. This means past movements and trends cannot be used to predict a stock's future movement.
Random Walk also says it is impossible for an investor to beat the market.
This theory is easily proved to be false. If it was true, every price level in the market would have the same amount of importance. Support and resistance levels would not exist. But clearly, they do.
This can be seen on the chart of Royal Caribbean.
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The stock recently rallied. But the rally ended when it ran into resistance — or a large group of sellers — around the $220 level.
This wasn't a coincidence. The price action wasn't random at all.
The reason why there was resistance at this level is because it had previously been a support level. Support levels converting into resistance levels is a common occurrence in the stock market.
It is because some of the people who bought shares around $220 in January came to think they made a mistake when the support broke on March 6 and the price fell lower. Many of them decided to hold onto their losing positions. But they vowed to sell if they could eventually do so at breakeven.
As a result, when Royal Caribbean rallied back up to $220, these remorseful buyers flooded the market with sell orders. The large amount of these orders formed resistance at the same price that had previously been support.
It wasn't random.
If Royal Caribbean continues to move higher, there is a good chance it could stall out around $220 again. Savvy traders know that a level that has been important in the past can become so again in the future.
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Technicals

Stock Of The Day: Royal Caribbean Rally Could End At This Price

The latest market downturn has left many investors questioning whether this is a temporary dip or the beginning of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">a prolonged bear market.</a>
Yet, an eye-opening indicator suggests that opportunities may be more abundant than feared—95% of S&amp;P 500 stocks currently hold a median analyst price target above their latest trading price, signaling significant upside potential across the board.
Notably, two Magnificent Seven stocks—Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)—rank among the top when comparing the gap between Wall Street&#8217;s median price target and current prices, a quite uncommon event for tech giants that traditionally trade at valuation premiums.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is This A Market Bottom Or A Value Trap?</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 officially entered correction territory last week, leaving investors to wonder whether the worst is over or if further downside awaits.
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, has been one of the more bullish voices on Wall Street. Last week, he raised his probability of a bearish scenario from 20% to 35%. That forecast includes the possibility of a recession or stagflation—a combination of stagnant growth and inflation.
Yardeni also acknowledged the possibility that a bear market may have begun on Feb. 20, the day after the S&amp;P 500 reached a record high. This shift in sentiment led him to lower his year-end 2025 S&amp;P 500 target from 7,000 to 6,400.
From a technical standpoint, only 41% of S&amp;P 500 stocks are trading above their 200-day moving average, signaling that most have fallen below a key trend support level, potentially confirming a bearish phase.
Yet, long-term market data provides a reason for optimism. 
Jeffrey Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, points out that market corrections—defined as a decline of 10% or more—occur every 1.1 years on average, dating back to 1928. 
&#8220;Corrections also tend to produce attractive buying opportunities&#8221;
Since 1950, the S&amp;P 500 has experienced an average intra-year drawdown of a negative 13.7%, yet it has still managed to post an average annual gain of 9.5%, with 73% of those years ending in positive territory. 
Even in years when the index experienced an intra-year decline of 10% to 20%, the average annual return was still 8.4%, with 64% of those years finishing higher.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Stocks Have The Biggest Upside?</h3>
Based on current analyst price targets, several stocks stand out for their potential gains. 
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) leads the list, with a median price target nearly 95% higher than its last price. First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) follows closely, with a projected upside of 93%.
Notably, Tesla and Nvidia, two of the most closely watched growth stocks, also rank high on the list. Analysts see Tesla's price target at $371.50, representing a 64.9% upside, while Nvidia's median price target sits at $175, implying a 51.6% gain from current levels.
Other stocks with significant upside potential include:
<ul>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) &#8211; 81.4% potential upside</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) &#8211; 80.4% potential upside</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) &#8211; 80.2% potential upside</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) &#8211; 72.0% potential upside</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>#</th>
<th>Stock name</th>
<th>Last Price</th>
<th>Price Target &#8211; Median</th>
<th>Target vs. Last Price %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Deckers Outdoor Corp.</td>
<td>115.30</td>
<td>225.00</td>
<td>95.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>First Solar, Inc. </td>
<td>127.34</td>
<td>245.95</td>
<td>93.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. </td>
<td>27.56</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>81.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Western Digital Corp.</td>
<td>44.34</td>
<td>80.00</td>
<td>80.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. </td>
<td>71.34</td>
<td>128.60</td>
<td>80.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Delta Air Lines, Inc. </td>
<td>45.92</td>
<td>79.00</td>
<td>72.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Tesla, Inc. </td>
<td>225.31</td>
<td>371.50</td>
<td>64.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>19.07</td>
<td>31.00</td>
<td>62.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>)</td>
<td>164.53</td>
<td>260.00</td>
<td>58.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>210.85</td>
<td>331.50</td>
<td>57.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>)</td>
<td>31.86</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>56.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Carnival Corp. &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)</td>
<td>20.12</td>
<td>31.00</td>
<td>54.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Nvidia Corp. </td>
<td>115.43</td>
<td>175.00</td>
<td>51.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>114.02</td>
<td>170.00</td>
<td>49.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>53.05</td>
<td>79.00</td>
<td>48.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRM#NYSE">IRM</a>)</td>
<td>87.62</td>
<td>127.50</td>
<td>45.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>203.38</td>
<td>295.00</td>
<td>45.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>96.44</td>
<td>139.00</td>
<td>44.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>37.90</td>
<td>54.50</td>
<td>43.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>)</td>
<td>447.99</td>
<td>644.00</td>
<td>43.75%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data: Koyfin</figcaption></figure>
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in RCL usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 9 options transactions for Royal Caribbean Gr. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 33% being bullish and 44% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 8 are puts, valued at $837,386, and there was a single call, worth $35,700.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $207.5 and $220.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Royal Caribbean Gr's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Royal Caribbean Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $207.5 to $220.0, over the past month.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742391970_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$121.6K</td>
<td align="right">864</td>
<td align="right">295</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$115.8K</td>
<td align="right">864</td>
<td align="right">449</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$16.35</td>
<td>$16.97</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$111.8K</td>
<td align="right">864</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td align="right">864</td>
<td align="right">245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$17.45</td>
<td>$16.15</td>
<td>$16.87</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$101.2K</td>
<td align="right">864</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. 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. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal 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 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Royal Caribbean Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 37,456, with RCL's price up by 1.91%, positioned at $207.27.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $272.5.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $295. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $250. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Royal Caribbean Gr

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If the cruise industry were a poker game, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) just pushed all its chips to the center of the table, while Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">calmly stacking its winnings</a>. 
JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss has upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line stock to Overweight, citing resilience in consumer demand and a value gap that still gives cruises an edge over land-based vacations. 
Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean is playing from a position of strength, riding a wave of bullish momentum. 
So, which stock deserves a spot in your portfolio?
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Norwegian Cruise Line: Ready To Ride The Recovery Wave?</h2>
After CFO Mark Kempa and investor relations chief Sarah Inmon dropped anchor at JPMorgan's Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant &amp; Leisure Conference, Boss saw enough to bump Norwegian Cruise Line's rating up from Neutral.
Management's key message? No turbulence in demand, no booking curve distortions, and no sign of onboard spending slowing down &#8211; even in high-discretionary categories like spas and casinos.
Kempa pointed out that cruises still offer a 30%-35% price advantage over land-based vacations, down from 40% a year ago but well above pre-pandemic levels. The "Experience Gap" is another key driver, as better ship amenities and private island exclusivity (hello, Great Stirrup Cay) keep customers hooked.
Norwegian Cruise Line's high-income clientele ($200K+ household income) and a still-underpenetrated cruise market (only 3-4% of global vacations) add further insulation against macroeconomic jitters.
Long term, Norwegian Cruise Line is looking at a major catalyst: a potential Russia-Ukraine truce. The Baltic region, a &#8220;gold mine&#8221; for the industry, could unlock a revenue surge by summer 2026, with Norwegian poised to capitalize on it more than competitors. Meanwhile, cost-saving initiatives exceeding $300M through 2026 should boost margins back to 2019 levels.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Royal Caribbean: Still The King Of The Ocean?</h2>
While Norwegian is gaining steam, Royal Caribbean isn't backing down. Coming off an "extremely bullish" Investor Day in March, Royal Caribbean continues to dominate with strong demand trends, efficient cost controls, and a premium customer experience. 
The stock is already cruising at high altitudes &#8211; trading above $200 with a price target of $298 &#8211; but the upside still looks compelling.
Boss acknowledges Royal Caribbean's superior execution but sees Norwegian Cruise Line as an underdog that's finally finding its stride. While Royal Caribbean's brand power and scale make it a juggernaut, Norwegian Cruise Line is sharpening its competitive edge with a high-end luxury push (Oceania &amp; Regent) and pricing optimizations. 
Both players are benefitting from cruise's broader industry tailwinds, but Norwegian has more room to prove itself.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tale Of Two Strategies</h2>
Norwegian Cruise Line is the comeback story, playing from a position of strength with potential upside surprises in luxury and international markets. Royal Caribbean, already a leader, continues to execute flawlessly but may have less explosive growth left in the tank. JPMorgan sees Norwegian as the more compelling risk-reward bet at current levels, with a price target of $30.
The seas may be calm for now, but in this battle for dominance, expect plenty of waves ahead. Are you sailing with the market leader or betting on the underdog?
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Cruise Wars: Norwegian Vs. Royal Caribbean – Who's Ruling The High Seas?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 19 uncommon options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 21% bullish and 68%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $1,666,867, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $82,797.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $252.5 for Royal Caribbean Gr during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Royal Caribbean Gr's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Royal Caribbean Gr's whale trades within a strike price range from $185.0 to $252.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741979744_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$6.41</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$291.3K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">495</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$197.2K</td>
<td align="right">621</td>
<td align="right">379</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.85</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$22.85</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$175.9K</td>
<td align="right">714</td>
<td align="right">225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.85</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$22.25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td align="right">714</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.95</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td align="right">321</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. 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. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal 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 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Royal Caribbean Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,317,478, the RCL's price is up by 1.47%, now at $210.96. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $272.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $295. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Royal Caribbean Gr options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Royal Caribbean Gr

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