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Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 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.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) shares are trading lower by 2.2% to $173.60 during Monday&#8217;s session. Shares of cruise stocks are trading lower in sympathy with Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), which issued guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41095980/carnival-q3-earnings-15-topline-growth-record-operating-income-guidance-boost-and-more">below estimates</a>.
What Happened: Royal Caribbean saw its stock decline on Monday following the release of Carnival&#8217;s third-quarter earnings, despite Carnival reporting better-than-expected results. 
Carnival&#8217;s earnings report highlighted a strong quarter, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.27, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.16, and quarterly sales of $7.90 billion, up 15.2% year-over-year. 
Despite these positive figures, the market's focus shifted to Carnival's weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter guidance, which raised concerns about the broader cruise industry, leading to declines in Royal Caribbean&#8217;s stock.
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Royal Caribbean, as one of the largest cruise operators in the world, often moves in tandem with its major competitors like Carnival. With Carnival projecting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of just 5 cents—significantly below analyst estimates of $1.16—investors became wary of broader industry challenges heading into the traditionally slower winter season. 
Carnival's cautious outlook for the coming quarter, despite solid bookings and liquidity, suggests that the cruise industry may face lingering pressures, including rising operating costs, fuel price volatility, and economic uncertainty that could weigh on profitability.
What Else: Royal Caribbean has been riding a wave of post-pandemic recovery, with demand for cruises rebounding sharply as consumers sought leisure travel after years of restrictions. The company, known for its luxury and innovative cruise offerings, such as the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has seen strong bookings and record demand for 2024 sailings. 
However, the news from Carnival indicated that despite high occupancy levels and solid forward bookings, near-term earnings could be pressured by rising expenses, such as fuel costs and inflationary pressures on labor and supply chains.
Royal Caribbean&#8217;s stock has benefited from a booming travel industry, with many analysts expecting continued strength in consumer demand for cruises. However, the lower-than-expected earnings guidance from Carnival cast a shadow over these expectations, prompting fears that Royal Caribbean may also face margin compression in the final quarter of 2024. 
Investors appear to be anticipating that similar cost challenges could affect Royal Caribbean&#8217;s upcoming earnings, given that both companies operate in the same competitive and cost-sensitive industry.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy RCL Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Royal Caribbean Group&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, RCL has a 52-week high of $184.41 and a 52-week low of $78.35.

Why Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Shares Are Falling

Shares of cruise stocks are trading lower in sympathy with Carnival, which issued guidance below estimates.

Vail Resorts (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtn#NYSE">MTN</a>) came out with a quarterly loss of $4.67 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $4.28. This compares to loss of $3.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -9.11%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this ski resort operator would post earnings of $9.94 per share when it actually produced earnings of $9.54, delivering a surprise of -4.02%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.
Vail Resorts, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, posted revenues of $265.39 million for the quarter ended July 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.14%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $269.77 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock&#39;s immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management&#39;s commentary on the earnings call.
Vail Resorts shares have lost about 14.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 20%.
<h2>What&#39;s Next for Vail Resorts?</h2>
While Vail Resorts has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors&#39; minds is: what&#39;s next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company&#39;s earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Vail Resorts: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company&#39;s just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$4.82 on $258.79 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.33 on $3.02 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Leisure and Recreation Services is currently in the top 29% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rcl#NYSE">RCL</a>), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2024.
This cruise operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +30.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Royal Caribbean&#39;s revenues are expected to be $4.84 billion, up 16.3% from the year-ago quarter.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2342219/vail-resorts-mtn-reports-q4-loss-tops-revenue-estimates?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_4-2342219">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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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 positions 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.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $60,750, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $383,686.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $155.0 to $185.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Royal Caribbean Gr options trades today is 662.0 with a total volume of 4,308.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Royal Caribbean Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $155.0 to $185.0 over 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/2024/1727446711_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
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<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>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$34.95</td>
<td>$35.68</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>60</td>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.43</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>980</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$60.7K</td>
<td>93</td>
<td>50</td>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.18</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 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.
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>With a trading volume of 578,528, the price of RCL is down by -1.09%, reaching $180.81.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</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 $208.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $213. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $204. 
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Royal Caribbean Gr's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) has been analyzed by 14 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $191.79, along with a high estimate of $213.00 and a low estimate of $154.00. Marking an increase of 13.73%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $168.64. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727366457_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Royal Caribbean Gr is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<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>
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</thead>
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<td>Patrick Scholes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Rollo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robin Farley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Chaiken</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Didora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Royal Caribbean Gr. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Royal Caribbean Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Royal Caribbean Gr's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Royal Caribbean Gr's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Royal Caribbean Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Royal Caribbean Gr Better</h2>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 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.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 16.66%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Royal Caribbean Gr's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 20.78%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Royal Caribbean Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 15.31%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Royal Caribbean Gr's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.37% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.62, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Where Royal Caribbean Gr Stands With Analysts

Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $175 to $204.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $204

Royal Caribbean Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 31.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.10 million shares sold short, which is 6.29% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726598711_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Royal Caribbean Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Royal Caribbean Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Royal Caribbean Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Royal Caribbean Gr. Our analysis of options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 75% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $361,785, and 3 were calls, valued at $202,292.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $145.0 to $185.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Royal Caribbean Gr options trades today is 304.86 with a total volume of 380.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Royal Caribbean Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $145.0 to $185.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726597827_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>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$237.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$36.4</td>
<td>$33.8</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$119.0K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.68</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$19.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.68</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">162</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 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.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 751,028, the price of RCL is down -0.72% at $168.52. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $213.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $213. </li>
</ul>
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The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes to redeem and/or repay certain of its indebtedness, including, but not limited to, (i) to redeem all of its outstanding&nbsp;7.250%&nbsp;Senior Notes due 2030, after which the Company will have no remaining guaranteed or secured notes outstanding; and (ii) to repay in full all outstanding obligations under its&nbsp;Silver Dawn&nbsp;finance lease (including to pay fees and expenses in connection with each of the foregoing). Pending such uses, the Company may apply some of the proceeds to temporarily repay borrowings under its revolving credit facilities.

Reported Earlier, Royal Caribbean Prices Upsized Offering Of $1.5B 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2031 To Refinance Existing Indebtedness

Brunswick Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bc#NYSE">BC</a>) Freedom Boat Club, the world&#39;s largest boat club network, acquired the South Florida franchise operations and territory. The acquisition adds 13 corporate locations from Pompano Beach to Stuart, FL, accelerating the company&#39;s growth and expanding its corporate presence along the Southeast Florida coastline. Brunswick&#39;s shares moved up 4.4% during trading hours on Sept. 13, 2024.
Situated near Freedom Boat Club&#39;s existing corporate locations in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Islamorada, the acquisition enhances its operational efficiencies. This is one of the company&#39;s largest additions, covering Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. It intends to build on the strong foundation laid by the former franchise owner while continuing to provide outstanding experiences for its members.
The addition of the South Florida franchise offers a key opportunity to accelerate growth in a year-round boating region while also leveraging synergies with Brunswick&#39;s family of brands.
<h2>FBC Expansion Drives BC&#39;s Growth</h2>
Brunswick Corporation leads the marine recreation industry with innovations that enhance water experiences. The company&#39;s Boat segment includes the Brunswick Boat Group, which manufactures and distributes recreational boats, and Business Acceleration. Brunswick significantly expanded FBC since acquiring it in 2019, growing from 170 to more than 415 locations across North America, Europe and Australia.
During second-quarter 2024, the Boat segment delivered steady results despite planned reductions in wholesale orders. Channel partners remain cautious with their orders, but the impact of modest model-year pricing and share gains offset some of the softness.
FBC contributed about 10% to the Boat segment&#39;s revenues and experienced steady membership growth despite macroeconomic uncertainty. The club also expanded with two new flagship locations in Denmark and the UK and recorded 200,000 member trips during the quarter. Discounting and promotional activities remain high, especially for prior model year products, to boost retail sales. Investments in digital platforms continue to benefit the company, with nearly 40% of FBC membership sales in the quarter being digitally assisted.
<h2>BC&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
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Shares of Brunswick have increased 5.9% in the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s 6.3% rise. The company is likely to benefit from new model introductions and marketing and promotional activities. Also, the emphasis on expansion bodes well.
Continued slower retail sales and higher discounting and carrying costs are a concern. Owing to these headwinds, the company expects full-year unit retail sales to decline by approximately 10% compared with the original forecast of flat sales.
<h2>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
Brunswick currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rcl#NYSE">RCL</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
RCL has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.5%, on average. The stock has gained 75.1% in the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RCL&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share indicates growth of 18.1% and 71.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ddi#NASDAQ">DDI</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. DDI has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 22.1%, on average. The stock has increased 41.8% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DDI&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 12.6% and 15.8%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. NCLH has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.7%, on average. The stock has moved up 12.9% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NCLH&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 9.8% and 125.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $210 to $213.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $213

Cruise stocks are cruising in the fast lane, and according to analysts, the seas ahead look crystal clear. Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) are poised for a strong setup in 2025, backed by rising demand and pricing power, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-lines">JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Zero Signs&#8217; Of Demand Softening For Cruise Lines</h2>
"Zero signs of softening in any lead indicator," said Boss after attending the Endless Summer Forum in Miami. That includes everything from booking curves to onboard spending – with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line&#8217;s management confirming the industry's sturdy footing. 
With nearly half of 2025's capacity already booked, cruises are setting sail much earlier than usual, extending bookings as far as 2027.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Royal Caribbean &#8216;In A Very Good Spot&#8217;</h2>
RCL is leading the charge. CFO Naftali Holtz stated, &#8220;We're in a very good spot,&#8221; citing how 70% of passengers make pre-cruise purchases, which translates to a significant onboard spending boost. The company is banking on long-term drivers, including the arrival of new ships like &#8220;Utopia of the Seas&#8221; and &#8220;Star of the Seas&#8221; to fuel further growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Carnival Prepares For Q3 Earnings</h2>
Meanwhile, Carnival is ready to ride the wave, with its third quarter earnings expected to get a lift from the continued surge in demand, particularly in Europe and Alaska. 
The company remains optimistic about maintaining its pricing power, which remains about 25% lower than land-based alternatives – a strong selling point for thrifty travelers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Norwegian&#8217;s Management Is &#8216;Very Confident&#8217;</h2>
Norwegian Cruise Line remains neutral in JPMorgan&#8217;s outlook but sees clear skies ahead. Management expressed "very confident" expectations of hitting a $300 million cost savings target, driven by initiatives such as optimizing fuel use and streamlining menus—all while keeping passengers satisfied.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/08/40471397/norwegian-cruise-line-sails-into-troubled-waters-as-financial-struggles-bearish-trends-p">Norwegian Cruise Line Sails Into Troubled Waters As Financial Struggles, Bearish Trends Persist</a>
As Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings navigate the post-pandemic recovery, each is showing unique strengths. 
Royal Caribbean&#8217;s focus on new ship launches and immersive experiences, Carnival's strong booking trends and cost-efficiency strategies, and Norwegian's premium offerings suggest that all three are well-positioned to benefit from increasing consumer demand. The cruise industry, with its multi-generational appeal and rising demand, seems to be taking a larger slice of the $1.9 trillion global vacation pie. 
However, challenges such as inflationary pressures and rising operational costs could impact profitability. Investors will need to weigh these factors as they consider which cruise line is best positioned to capitalize on the industry&#8217;s recovery and continue gaining market share.
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The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes to redeem and/or repay certain of its indebtedness, including, but not limited to, redeem all of its outstanding&nbsp;7.250%&nbsp;Senior Notes due 2030, after which the Company will have no remaining guaranteed indebtedness, and&nbsp;to repay in full all outstanding obligations under its&nbsp;Silver Dawn&nbsp;finance lease.
Pending such uses, the Company may apply some of the proceeds to temporarily repay borrowings under its revolving credit facilities.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Commences Private Offering Of $1B Of Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2031

Consumers are apparently itching to go <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/08/40471397/norwegian-cruise-line-sails-into-troubled-waters-as-financial-struggles-bearish-trends-p">on a cruise</a> as online interest in cruise lines has shown consistent growth over the past several months, according to website analytics company Similarweb.
Website traffic to these companies has risen year over year nearly every two weeks from late March to late August, its data showed.
Traffic surged 15% year-over-year on April 26 and May 10, and 12% on May 24. It also increased by 8% on April 12 and June 7, and 5% on June 21. Additionally, traffic rose by 3% on March 29 and by 2% on Aug. 2, 16, and 20
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It fell only once over the five -month period, dropping 3% on July 19 from a year ago.
Web traffic to other sectors within travel and entertainment—such as airlines, hotels, rental cars, entertainment, online travel agencies, and meta search engines—declined on the same days compared to a year earlier, according to Similarweb.
Entertainment saw the biggest drops in year-over-year web traffic in the past two months, registering declines of 27% on July 19, 24% on Aug. 2 and 23% on Aug. 16. Online visits to this sector dropped 17% from a year earlier on June 7 and Aug. 30, 14% on June 21 and 12% on May 24.
Other sectors that saw a 12% year-over-year drop include airlines on July 5 and rental cars on April 12.
Price Action: Cruise companies saw gains and losses during Thursday&#8217;s pre-market trading.
<ul>
<li>Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) gained 0.12% to $16.56</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) edged up 0.52% to $163</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) dipped 0.21% to $18.66</li>
</ul>
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Cruise Industry Sees Steady Rise In Web Traffic While Other Travel Sectors Decline

Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/colm#NASDAQ">COLM</a>) is well-positioned for growth and profitability, owing to its strategic focus on key priorities such as accelerating profits, developing iconic and innovative products, boosting brand engagement and enhancing digital capabilities. Despite facing a challenging operating environment in the United States, characterized by slow consumer demand and cautious retailers, the company is set to improve operational efficiency and safeguard profits through its multi-year Profit Improvement Program.
Columbia Sportswear has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year, with its shares rising 16.5%. This performance stands in sharp contrast to the 11.4% decline in the Zacks Textile - Apparel industry. COLM&#39;s operational expertise has enabled it to surpass the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector, which has grown just 5.2%.
<h2>Growth Factors for COLM Stock</h2>
Columbia Sportswear is boosting operational efficiency and protecting profits with its multi-year Profit Improvement Program, targeting $75-$90 million in cost savings for 2024. This program focuses on four main areas to enhance resources and streamline operations. The company is reducing costs related to surplus inventory and improving supply chain efficiency, with a notable 29% year-over-year drop in inventory levels by the end of Q2 2024. Columbia Sportswear plans to implement cost-saving measures through a reduction in its U.S. corporate workforce.
The program aims to refine decision-making processes and enhance efficiency by optimizing work methods and empowering teams. Efforts include reducing non-inventory spending through strategic sourcing and vendor rationalization while optimizing marketing expenditures to boost returns and support growth. By focusing on these areas, Columbia Sportswear is well-positioned to drive significant cost savings and operational improvements.
The company also focuses on brand-building and innovative marketing initiatives to strengthen its market presence. Recent innovations include Omni-Shade Broad Spectrum Air Flow for UV protection and Omni-MAX footwear for cushioning. Columbia Sportswear continues to introduce cutting-edge products like Omni-Heat Infinity and Omni-Heat Arctic, which position it for sustained growth in the competitive apparel industry.
Aligned with its strategic priorities, Columbia Sportswear is committed to ongoing demand creation investments, improving digital capabilities and exploring direct-to-consumer opportunities. The company is also investing in its workforce and optimizing its organizational structure across its brand portfolio, positioning itself for significant long-term growth.
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<h2>Challenges for COLM Stock</h2>
Columbia Sportswear is grappling with a challenging operating environment in the United States, marked by sluggish consumer demand and cautious retailers. This tough landscape negatively affected the company&#39;s second-quarter performance, with net sales falling 8% to $570.2 million, or down 7% at constant currency. The decline was driven by reduced wholesale net sales in the U.S., which saw a 15% drop to $340.2 million due to retailer hesitancy and a competitive market. Despite efforts to boost demand through product enhancements and marketing initiatives, persistent low consumer spending and retailer caution continue to impede growth.
Columbia Sportswear anticipates further challenges from ongoing issues in the outdoor industry, U.S. consumer trends, geopolitical conflicts and supply-chain disruptions. For 2024, the company expects net sales to decline 2-4% to between $3.35 billion and $3.42 billion, with projected earnings per share ranging from $3.65 to $4.05. The third quarter is expected to see a net sales decline of 3-6% to between $927 million and $959 million, with EPS anticipated to fall from $1.70 to a range of $1.27-$1.43 per share. Additionally, rising SG&amp;A costs and a contraction in gross margins have contributed to margin pressures, with SG&amp;A expenses increasing 280 basis points to 53.1% of sales in the second quarter.
<h2>Investors&#39; Guide for COLM Stock</h2>
Despite challenges, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company&#39;s strategic initiatives and market resilience stand out. Columbia Sportswear demonstrates potential with its operational improvements and innovative product offerings. However, issues like declining sales, rising costs, and market uncertainties suggest a cautious approach. Investors should closely observe how Columbia Sportswear addresses these challenges and meets its cost-saving goals before making any investment decisions.
<h2>Top Three Discretionary Stocks</h2>
Some top-ranked stocks in the Consumer Discretionary sector are G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/giii#NASDAQ">GIII</a>), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rcl#NYSE">RCL</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nclh#NYSE">NCLH</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 118.2%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GIII&#39;s current financial-year sales indicates growth of 3.3% from the year-ago figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Royal Caribbean&#39;s current financial-year sales indicates an increase of 18.1% from the year-ago reported level. RCL has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.5%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Norwegian Cruise&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 9.8% and 125.8%, respectively, from the year-ago levels. NCLH has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.7%, on average.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Royal Caribbean Gr. Our analysis of options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 11% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $240,230, and 2 were calls, valued at $194,468.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $135.0 and $160.0 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 $135.0 to $160.0, over the past month.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725983132_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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$28.15</td>
<td>$27.15</td>
<td>$27.62</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$111.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$28.05</td>
<td>$27.4</td>
<td>$27.76</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$83.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">73</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">542</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">481</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">70</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">236</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 68 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.
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>Current Position of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 475,266, the price of RCL is down -2.4% at $156.42. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Royal Caribbean Gr

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he prefers Royal Caribbean (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) over Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) .
&#8220;Royal Caribbean has the best systems right now, it's got the best numbers. It's the one you want, not Carnival,&#8221; he added.
On Aug. 27, Carnival unveiled new itineraries for seven ships sailing in 2026 and 2027 from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Baltimore.
EPR Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPR#NYSE">EPR</a>) has been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EPR/earnings"> &#8220;too rocky&#8221; for Cramer.</a> On July 31, EPR Properties posted better-than-expected sales for its second quarter.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) is &#8220;too inconsistent,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;They don't get my buy with that level of inconsistency.&#8221;
On Aug. 19, Whirlpool declared a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share on its common stock.
When asked about DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), he said, &#8220;I did not really care for that last quarter or the explanation of why things had slowed.&#8221;
On Aug. 26, Piper Sandler analyst Matt O&#8217;Brien reiterated DexCom with an Overweight rating and maintained a $90 price target.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said he really liked SpartanNash Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPTN#NASDAQ">SPTN</a>). &#8220;I like that dividend,&#8221; he added.
On Aug. 15, SpartanNash reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents, beating the street view of 56 cents. Quarterly revenues of $2.23 billion missed the analyst consensus of $2.27 billion.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>EPR Properties shares fell 0.5% to settle at $47.72 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Carnival shares closed at $16.15 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Whirlpool shares fell 1.3% to close at $97.53 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Dexcom shares fell 1.1% to settle at $69.05 on Thursday.</li>
<li>SpartanNash shares fell 1.9% to settle at $22.12 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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