Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Jan 16 $320 Puts at the Bid: 200 vs 110 OI

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Jan 16 $320 Puts at the Bid: 200 @ $32.95 vs 110 OI; Ref=$314.05

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Sep 19 $330 Calls at the Bid: 500 vs 364 OI

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Sep 19 $330 Calls at the Bid: 500 @ $10.3 vs 364 OI; Ref=$313.43

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $175 Calls Sweep (13) near the midpoint: 65 vs 79 OI

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $175 Calls Sweep (13) near the midpoint: 65 @ $169.624 vs 79 OI; Ref=$330.6

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $175 Calls Sweep (7) near the midpoint: 40 vs 23 OI; Earnings 7/29 Before Open 

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $175 Calls Sweep (7) near the midpoint: 40 @ $165.55 vs 23 OI; Earnings 7/29 Before Open Ref=$324.96

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Fri $350 Puts at the Ask: 215 vs 762 OI; Earnings 7/29 Before Open 

Royal Caribbean Gr Option Alert: Fri $350 Puts at the Ask: 215 @ $25.65 vs 762 OI; Earnings 7/29 Before Open Ref=$324.39

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:RCL) Azioni

Royal Caribbean Gr

Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, 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 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
The firm&#8217;s sky-high rally hits a speed bump as revised yield outlook tempers investor expectations for 2025.
Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove reiterated the Buy rating on the company, lowering the price forecast from $364 to $361.
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After a 90% rally in Royal Caribbean shares over the past three months, expectations had risen sharply. However, the company's updated yield outlook didn't quite meet that elevated bar.
The downward revision of the high end of 2025 net yield guidance—from 4.6% to 4.0%—suggests that upside to earnings estimates may be more limited than many investors had hoped.
A shortening booking window—after already narrowing by one week for 2026 last quarter—isn't cause for alarm. The trend, she says, may prompt investors to pay close attention to Norwegian Cruise Line&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) update later in the week for more clarity on cruise trends.
The setup for 2026 net yield growth could surpass current expectations, Dove says. Contributions from ships like Star, Excel, and Legend, as well as the incremental benefit from the Beach Club and the potential tailwind of a more stable macroeconomic environment.
To account for pre-opening costs related to Costa Maya, the Beach Club, and Celebrity River, Dove has slightly lowered 2026 EBITDA and EPS forecasts.
The full-year guidance does not factor in any additional acceleration in close-in demand—a detail Dove anticipates will be conservative and may ultimately leave room for upward revisions.
Pending more evidence to support this potential, Dove has slightly adjusted the FY25 net yield estimate downward from +4.4% to +4.0%.
Price Action: RCL shares are trading lower by 1.01% to $331.06 at last check Wednesday,
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Royal Caribbean's 2025 Upside May Be Limited, But 2026 Yield Growth Could Exceed Estimates

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) shares are trading slightly lower Wednesday afternoon, despite the company posting impressive second-quarter results and an outlook that spurred a wave of analyst upgrades. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL">need to know</a>.
What To Know: On Tuesday the cruise operator <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46682184/royal-caribbean-group-reports-second-quarter-results-and-increases-full-year-guidance">announced</a> strong second-quarter earnings, reporting an adjusted EPS of $4.38, sailing past Wall Street&#8217;s consensus estimate of $4.05. 
Revenue for the quarter also beat expectations, coming in at $4.54 billion. The company highlighted that booked load factors and rates are at an all-time high for all future sailings, driven by strong demand and resilient consumer spending.
Buoyed by the strong performance, Royal Caribbean raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $15.41 to $15.55. The company also increased its full-year adjusted EBITDA forecast to approximately $5.95 billion. Management credited the results to strong ticket pricing and robust onboard revenue.
In response to the report, Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL/analyst-ratings">analysts</a> were overwhelmingly positive on Wednesday. A flurry of firms reiterated their Buy or Overweight ratings and increased their price targets.
Stifel raised its target to $420, Citigroup increased its target to $399, and JPMorgan lifted its target to $367. Despite the strong results and bullish analyst sentiment, the stock&#8217;s modest pullback may suggest a sell-the-news reaction or minor profit-taking by investors after the stock&#8217;s 111% run higher over the past year.
Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Edge</a> stock rankings, Royal Caribbean exhibits extremely strong momentum with a score of 93.86 out of 100. The company also receives a high score for growth at 77.30, reflecting its solid financial expansion. 
Conversely, its value score is more moderate at 47.28, suggesting the stock may not be considered undervalued based on current metrics. Reinforcing the high momentum score, the data also shows a positive price trend across short, medium, and long-term timeframes.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, RCL shares are trading lower by 1.25% to $330.25 Wednesday afternoon. The stock has a 52-week high of $355.91 and a 52-week low of $130.08.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy RCL Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Royal Caribbean &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Royal Caribbean, which is trading at $332.15 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.3 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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What's Going On With Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock?

In the current session, the stock is trading at $337.18, after a 0.84% increase. Over the past month, Royal Caribbean Gr Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) stock increased by 1.75%, and in the past year, by 124.05%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753902022_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Royal Caribbean Gr P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 36.25 in the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry, Royal Caribbean Gr Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 24.86. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753902023_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Royal Caribbean Gr

Citigroup analyst James Hardiman 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 $390 to $399.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $399

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 $302 to $367.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $367

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $275 to $385.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $385

Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski 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 $400 to $420.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $420

Risk appetite took a breather Tuesday, with major U.S. stock indices retreating modestly from record highs as investors braced for a pivotal stretch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46693997/wall-street-earnings-preview-microsoft-apple-meta-amazon-mastercard-visa">earnings and macro events.</a>
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Roughly $19.5 trillion in market value — led by four Magnificent Seven names: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) — is set to report earnings by Thursday after market close.
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, though growing market chatter points to possible dissent in favor of early cuts.
A 90-day extension of the U.S.-China trade truce remains on the table, said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
Attention will then shift to Thursday's heavy macro lineup, including second-quarter GDP growth estimates and June's PCE inflation data, followed by July's jobs report on Friday — key inputs for the Fed's next move.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.4%, and the Russell 2000 shed 0.7%. The Nasdaq 100 remained flat.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) surged past $175, breaching a major technical level and marking highs not seen since July 2014, making it one of the day's top tech performers. 
Shares of AMD have now rallied by 134% since April&#8217;s tariff-driven lows, outperforming NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&#8217;s 105% gain during the same period.
The U.S. dollar extended its rally, on pace for a fourth consecutive gain after Monday's sharp move.
In commodities, oil prices stayed hot. WTI crude rose 1.6% to $67.75 per barrel, extending Monday's 2.4% jump and hitting a two-week high. Precious metals traded sideways as dollar strength continued to limit upside momentum.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down 1% to $117,000, logging a second straight daily decline.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>23,364.69</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,380.21</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,657.34</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,241.90</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 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:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) was down 0.092% to $584.90.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) slipped 0.4% to $446.42.</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;flattened at $567.97.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $222.45.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Industrials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) underperformed, down 1.3%; the&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.3%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) plunged 22.5% after the Danish pharma giant slashed guidance on its blockbuster Wegovy weight-loss drug, while also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46688728/novo-nordisk-weight-loss-stock-eli-lilly-wegovy-ozempic">announcing a new CEO.</a></li>
<li>Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) surged more than 20% after announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration signaled it could resume shipments of Elevidys.</li>
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Stocks reacting to quarterly results included:
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<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) flat at 0.0%</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) down 5.1%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co., Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) down 3.3%</li>
<li>Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) down 3.0%</li>
<li>Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) down 11.8%</li>
<li>American Tower Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) down 3.0%</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) down 5.0%</li>
<li>United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) down 9.7%</li>
<li>Ecolab Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) down 4.7%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) down 9.3%</li>
<li>Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) down 6.9%</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>) down 3.5%</li>
<li>Carrier Global Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) down 11.0%</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) up 13.2%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>) up 9.1%</li>
<li>Sysco Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>) down 2.5%</li>
<li>DTE Energy Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTE#NYSE">DTE</a>) up 0.2%</li>
<li>SoFi Technologies, Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) up 14.0%</li>
<li>Hubbell Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBB#NYSE">HUBB</a>) down 2.6%</li>
<li>Incyte Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>) up 8.6%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) down 8.4%</li>
<li>PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>) down 2.0%</li>
<li>Polaris Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>) up 12.2%</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) up 4.9%</li>
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Stocks scheduled to report earnings after Tuesday's close include BXP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>), Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), Essex Property Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>), Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), Regency Centers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>), Republic Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>), Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAKE#NASDAQ">CAKE</a>), Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>), Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEB#NYSE">PEB</a>), Qorvo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) and Red Rock Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>).
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Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) are trading lower Tuesday, caught in a sector-wide downdraft following a mixed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46693192/royal-caribbean-sails-past-wall-street-expectations-new-launches-performing-extremely-well">earnings report</a> from competitor Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>). The sympathy move lower occurred despite ongoing signs of strong consumer demand for cruises.
What To Know: Royal Caribbean reported a strong second quarter, beating Wall Street estimates with an adjusted earnings per share of $4.38. The company also raised its full-year 2025 EPS guidance to a range of $15.41 to $15.55, citing strong demand and cost management. 
However, investors focused on its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46682184/royal-caribbean-group-reports-second-quarter-results-and-increases-full-year-guidance">third-quarter forecast</a>, which came in below expectations. RCL projected third-quarter adjusted EPS between $5.55 and $5.65, missing the analyst consensus of $5.97 due to cost timing shifts and expenses related to its new ship, Star of the Seas.
The cautious short-term outlook from the industry giant prompted a reevaluation of the entire cruise sector. Norwegian, the world&#8217;s third-largest cruise operator, felt the impact. 
The company operates three distinct brands catering to different market segments: the contemporary Norwegian Cruise Line, the upper-premium Oceania Cruises, and the all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
While NCLH benefits from the same tailwinds of high occupancy and strong onboard spending, RCL's guidance suggests near-term operational cost pressures could affect profitability across the industry.
All eyes will now turn to Norwegian&#8217;s own second-quarter earnings report, scheduled for release before the market opens on Thursday. Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/earnings">estimate</a> the company will report an EPS of 51 cents on revenue of $2.55 billion.
Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Edge</a> stock rankings, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shows strength in key areas. The company earns a high score of 73.03 for Growth, indicating a strong track record and future outlook for expanding its business. 
It also boasts a solid Momentum score of 66.66, suggesting the stock has a positive price trend compared to the market. Its Value score is more neutral at 51.04, implying that its current market price is considered fair relative to its underlying financial health.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, NCLH shares are trading 1.34% lower at $23.56. The stock has a 52-week high of $29.29 and a 52-week low of $14.21.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy NCLH 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 Norwegian Cruise Line&#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.
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What's Going On With Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Stock?

The global travel industry is experiencing a resurgence as consumers prioritize memorable experiences over traditional vacations. This shift in consumer behavior is benefiting companies like Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), which has adjusted its full-year 2025 earnings guidance upward following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46682184/royal-caribbean-group-reports-second-quarter-results-and-increases-full-year-guidance">strong second-quarter performance.</a>
Royal Caribbean raised its full-year 2025 earnings guidance Tuesday after posting better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by strong demand, improved cost management, and upside from its TUI Cruises joint venture.
The cruise operator reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.38, beating the Wall Street estimate of $4.05. Sales rose to $4.538 billion, up 10.4% year over year, topping the $4.536 billion consensus.
Net income for the quarter rose to $1.2 billion, or $4.41 per share, up from $3.11 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $1.9 billion for the quarter, fueled by a load factor of 110%, strong close-in bookings, and robust onboard spending.
&#8220;Demand for our portfolio of brands and our industry-leading experiences continues to accelerate,&#8221; said Royal Caribbean President and CEO Jason Liberty. &#8220;We remain focused on delivering exceptional value not just today but also staying ahead of where demand is going.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Royal Caribbean&#8217;s Earnings Guidance Surprised Analysts</h2>
Net yields in Q2 rose 5.3% as reported, or 5.2% in constant currency, driven evenly by new ships and existing hardware. Both ticket pricing and onboard spend contributed to growth. Gross margin yields climbed 11.0%.
Royal Caribbean said gross cruise costs per available passenger cruise day (APCD) increased just 0.8%. In comparison, net cruise costs excluding fuel rose 2.1% in constant currency, about 180 basis points better than its own guidance due to expense deferrals.
Fuel consumption was 422,000 metric tons, with bunker pricing averaging $663 per metric ton. About 66% of 2025&#8217;s fuel needs are hedged at an average cost of $482 per metric ton.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Booking Trends Are Reshaping The Cruise Industry</h2>
Bookings accelerated since the last earnings call, especially for close-in sailings. Digital channels drove strong performance in both bookings and pre-cruise purchases. Guest spending onboard continued to outpace prior years at higher prices.
According to the company, upcoming launches such as Star of the Seas and Celebrity Xcel are &#8220;performing extremely well,&#8221; and early demand for the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island destination has been &#8220;very robust.&#8221;
Liberty said evolving consumer behavior—favoring more frequent, experience-led travel and closer-in planning—aligns with Royal Caribbean&#8217;s strategy and positions the company to grow its share in the $2 trillion global vacation market.
As of June 30, Royal Caribbean reported a liquidity position of $7.1 billion, which includes cash and undrawn revolving credit lines. During the quarter, the company upsized and extended its credit facilities to a combined $6.4 billion, with maturities now reaching 2030.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Financial Metrics That Signal Ongoing Growth</h2>
Capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to total $5 billion, including $1.6 billion in non-new ship spending. Full-year capacity is expected to grow 5.5%, with additional increases planned through 2028
Guidance: Royal Caribbean raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $15.41 to $15.55, up from a prior range of $14.55 to $15.55. The new forecast exceeds the average analyst estimate of $15.39 and implies about 31% EPS growth year over year.
Third-quarter adjusted EPS is expected to range between $5.55 and $5.65, below the current estimate of $5.97, as the company absorbs cost timing shifts and a headwind from the delivery of its new ship, Star of the Seas.
RCL Price Action: Royal Caribbean Group shares were down 5.40% at $333.00 at the time of publication on Tuesday<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, according to Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Royal Caribbean Cruises shares are trading lower. The company reported Q2 financial results.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) fell sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results and cut its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR">FY25 earnings guidance</a>.
Whirlpool shares dipped 16.3% to $81.93 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FULC#NASDAQ">FULC</a>) shares dipped 20% to $6.25 in pre-market trading following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEO#NASDAQ">NEO</a>) declined 14.8% to $5.50 in pre-market trading as the company posted downbeat second-quarter sales and lowered its FY2025 sales guidance.</li>
<li>Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) fell 13.8% to $7.88 in pre-market trading after the company issued third-quarter guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) declined 13% to $60.05 in pre-market trading after the company lowered its 2025 sales outlook, citing reduced growth expectations for Wegovy and Ozempic in the US and weaker Wegovy penetration.</li>
<li>Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) fell 12.1% to $0.6150 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) declined 11% to $39.50 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly revenue results.</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>) fell 6.6% to $69.00 in pre-market trading following downbeat quarterly sales.</li>
<li>VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) fell 6.5% to $286.00 in pre-market trading following a 4.3 million share secondary offering by Berkshire Hathaway to reduce its stake below 10%.</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) fell 5.5% to $332.49 in pre-market trading after the company issued third-quarter guidance below estimates, despite raising FY25 guidance.</li>
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Royal Caribbean shares are trading lower after the company issued Q3 guidance below estimates, despite raising FY25 guidance.

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $14.55-$15.55 to $15.41-$15.55 vs $15.39 analyst estimate..

Royal Caribbean Gr Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $14.55-$15.55 to $15.41-$15.55 vs $15.39 Est

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) is looking for Q3 Adj EPS of $5.55-$5.65 vs $5.97 analyst estimate..

Royal Caribbean Gr Sees Q3 Adj EPS $5.55-$5.65 vs $5.97 Est

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.38 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.05 by 8.17 percent. This is a 36.45 percent increase over earnings of $3.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.538 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.536 billion by 0.04 percent. This is a 10.41 percent increase over sales of $4.110 billion the same period last year.

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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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>15.3K</td>
<td>71.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>25.2K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$450.1K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$278.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>978</td>
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<td>PII</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>858</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BYON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>328</td>
</tr>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>395</td>
<td>138</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 15322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71412 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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 25248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3707 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 53 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1516 contract(s) at a $90.00 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 $450.1K, with a price of $297.0 per contract. There were 3618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3115 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 325 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $278.0K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 2599 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2002 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 53 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $140.00 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 $26.9K, with a price of $269.0 per contract. There were 9575 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1312 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 172 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $166.0 per contract. There were 18667 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1023 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 8038 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 2036 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 858 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BYON (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 172 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.5K, with a price of $567.0 per contract. There were 2964 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 328 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 53 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $2100.0 per contract. There were 395 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 138 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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Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-07-29. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Royal Caribbean Gr will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.09. 
The market awaits Royal Caribbean Gr's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.17, leading to a 0.77% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Royal Caribbean Gr's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.54</td>
<td>1.50</td>
<td>5.03</td>
<td>2.75</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.71</td>
<td>1.63</td>
<td>5.20</td>
<td>3.21</td>
</tr>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
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</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753711385_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Royal Caribbean Gr were trading at $352.8 as of July 25. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 124.62%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Royal Caribbean Gr.
With 19 analyst ratings, Royal Caribbean Gr has a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target is $315.79, indicating a potential 10.49% downside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Airbnb, Expedia Group and Hyatt Hotels, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Underperform trajectory for Airbnb, with an average 1-year price target of $129.17, suggesting a potential 63.39% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Expedia Group, with an average 1-year price target of $179.08, suggesting a potential 49.24% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Hyatt Hotels, with an average 1-year price target of $145.44, suggesting a potential 58.78% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for Airbnb, Expedia Group and Hyatt Hotels are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean Gr</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.27%</td>
<td>$1.92B</td>
<td>9.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Airbnb</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>6.07%</td>
<td>$1.77B</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expedia Group</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.43%</td>
<td>$2.63B</td>
<td>-15.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hyatt Hotels</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>0.23%</td>
<td>$332M</td>
<td>0.57%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Royal Caribbean Gr ranks at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. For Return on Equity, it is also in the middle.
<h3>Get to Know Royal Caribbean Gr Better</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, operating 67 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>Key Indicators: Royal Caribbean Gr's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.27%. This signifies a substantial 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 financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 18.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Royal Caribbean Gr's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.41%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Royal Caribbean Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.96%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53, Royal Caribbean Gr adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For Royal Caribbean Gr

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $230 to $355.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $355

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