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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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Shares of travel-related companies are trading higher as stocks rise following softer-than-expected December Core CPI data, which could improve concerns regarding inflation.

Looking into the current session, Royal Caribbean Gr Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) shares are trading at $223.07, after a 1.71% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 6.25%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 84.81%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Royal Caribbean Gr has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 37.61 of the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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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.

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A Look Into Royal Caribbean Gr Inc's Price Over Earnings

Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $190 to $210.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $210

Royal Caribbean Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.89% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.67 million shares sold short, which is 6.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.1 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/2025/1735917313_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 6.06%, which means the company has more 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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How Is The Market Feeling About Royal Caribbean Gr?

Goldman Sachs research kicked off the new year with bold stock picks and a spotlight on five investment themes poised to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42710358/veteran-investor-bets-big-on-sp-500-hitting-7000-by-end-of-2025-these-sectors-could-lead-the-charge">shape markets in 2025.</a>
What Happened: In a note shared Thursday, the analyst team led by Steven Kron shuffled its &#8220;Conviction List&#8221; — a carefully curated portfolio of top investment ideas.
Goldman Sachs added Belden Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDC#NYSE">BDC</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) to the list. These companies replaced Fox Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>), Parker Hannifin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), and TPG Inc. (TPG).
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Why It Matters: Industrial tech is back in vogue. Analyst Mark Delaney sees Belden riding a cyclical industrial recovery while expanding its high-margin software solutions business. Delaney models earnings per share (EPS) above consensus estimates for both 2025 and 2026, making this a standout pick in the industrial space.
Cruises are sailing into a stronger 2025. Analyst Lizzie Dove cites accelerating Net Purchase Intent (NPI) data and cost savings from a 2023 management shuffle. Dove expects Norwegian to widen its yield-to-unit-cost spread by 2.5 percentage points, bringing its valuation closer to peer Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>).
Analyst Eric Sheridan remains bullish on Uber despite skepticism over its mobility business and the rise of autonomous vehicles. He forecasts a robust 39% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in adjusted EBITDA from 2023-2026. According to the bank, Uber is set to deliver $3.50 in GAAP EPS by 2026—a projection that sits 7% above consensus. Goldman Sachs holds a 12-month price target of $96 on Uber stock, implying a nearly 60% upside from current market levels.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Themes For 2025: AI, M&amp;A, Deglobalization, And More</h3>
The investment bank also outlined five key themes to track as we enter the new year.
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<li>Artificial Intelligence: Goldman's Kash Rangan expects AI investment to shift in 2025, moving from infrastructure spending to platforms and applications. In a recent note, Rangan highlighted the increasing integration of AI into enterprise software. Stocks with exposure to this trend include Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) and Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>).</li>
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<li>De-regulation, M&amp;A, And Capital Markets Rebound: Regulatory changes under a potential second Trump administration could accelerate M&amp;A activity, Goldman analysts say. Financial firms like Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>), and S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) are positioned to benefit. Analyst Richard Ramsden recently indicated a more favorable environment for banks and financial advisors.</li>
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<li>Re-powering America: Carly Davenport flagged the surging power demands of data centers and AI compute, noting this trend is driving sustained growth in utilities capex. Her team stressed the importance of energy infrastructure to support the transportation electrification. Stocks like DBA Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) is Goldman&#8217;s top pick here.</li>
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<li>Deglobalization: The era of tariff wars is far from over. Jan Hatzius and economics team expect a 20 percentage point hike in tariffs on Chinese imports and new duties on European autos and Mexican EVs. Companies like Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) and Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>) are well-positioned to adapt to supply chain disruptions caused by these policies.</li>
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<li>Resilient US Consumers: Despite macro concerns, Goldman Sachs continues to paint another strong year for U.S. consumers. Discretionary cash flow is expected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2024, supported by higher savings rates. Stocks to watch include Norwegian Cruise Line, Uber, Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>), and Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>).</li>
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Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.65%. Currently, Royal Caribbean Gr has a market capitalization of $61.67 billion. 
Buying $1000 In RCL: If an investor had bought $1000 of RCL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $8,924.51 today based on a price of $229.36 for RCL at the time of writing.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735851609_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Royal Caribbean Gr Stock In The Last 15 Years

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 11%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $126,233, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $1,070,973.
<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 $50.0 to $250.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Royal Caribbean Gr's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Royal Caribbean Gr's whale trades within a strike price range from $50.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735848026_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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 align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$183.3</td>
<td>$180.0</td>
<td>$181.0</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$724.0K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$34.1</td>
<td>$33.8</td>
<td>$34.1</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$119.3K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$38.85</td>
<td>$38.0</td>
<td>$38.35</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$133.6</td>
<td>$131.0</td>
<td>$132.24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$66.1K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$27.1</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>619</td>
<td align="right">67</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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Royal Caribbean Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 795,811, the RCL's price is up by 0.68%, now at $232.25. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $288.75.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $283. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $310. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $287. 
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Decoding Royal Caribbean Gr's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in RCL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 8% bullish and 33% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $242,889, and 11 calls, totaling $889,036.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $50.0 and $280.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Royal Caribbean Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Royal Caribbean Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $280.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735318822_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$26.5</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$26.4</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$242.8K</td>
<td align="right">357</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$159.3</td>
<td>$156.75</td>
<td>$157.44</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$157.6K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
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<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$169.25</td>
<td>$166.1</td>
<td>$167.64</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$134.0K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$50.1</td>
<td>$51.15</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$112.5K</td>
<td align="right">221</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$163.7</td>
<td>$160.8</td>
<td>$162.31</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
<td align="right">20</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Royal Caribbean Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 342,152, the price of RCL is down by -2.26%, reaching $231.84.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $285.4.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $272. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $310. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $287. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $283. 
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Behind the Scenes of Royal Caribbean Gr's Latest Options Trends

Risk sentiment returned to Wall Street on Friday, revitalized by softer-than-expected November inflation data leading to a strong market rebound following the selloff triggered by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42615908/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-more-than-expected-markets-breathe-sigh-of-relief">Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent meeting.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index rose 2.4% year-over-year in November, falling short of the 2.5% increase forecasted. The core PCE, a key gauge closely watched by the Fed, also missed expectations, rising 2.8% compared to the anticipated 2.9%.
By midday Friday, all major indices were in rally mode, with broad-based gains across sectors. In the S&amp;P 500, 480 companies traded higher, and every sector advanced as investors welcomed the reprieve in inflationary pressures.
The real estate sector led the charge, rebounding sharply after being hit hardest in the aftermath of the Fed meeting. Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 also posted robust gains, powered by a strong recovery in regional banks.
The travel industry soared, driven by upbeat earnings and optimistic guidance from Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), which fueled enthusiasm across the sector. The cruise line rose by 6%, eyeing the highest close since October 2021. 
In the bond market, yields dropped by approximately 5 basis points across the curve, boosting Treasury prices. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) gained nearly 1%, recovering some ground after a 3% slide over the previous two sessions. The dollar softened, declining 0.6%, while gold gained over 1%. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) attracted dip buyers after plunging to $92,118. Although the cryptocurrency pared its daily losses, it remains on track for its worst weekly performance in four months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,853.53</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,934.51</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,246.04</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,339.90</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.1% to $592.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.2% to $429.61.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 1.4% higher to $521.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.2% to $222.59.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up by 2.3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, up 0.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) plummeted 17%, marking its worst single-day drop since April 2002. after disappointing weight-loss trial data for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss"> its obesity drug, CagriSema.</a></li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) rallied over 8% as analysts at OTR Research raised the stock rating from Negative to Mixed.</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) also rallied over 6% in reaction to Carnival Cruise&#8217;s upbeat results. Other travel-related companies seeing strong gains Friday included Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), up 3.9%, Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>), up 3.4%, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 3.6%.</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) fell 1.2% in reaction to its latest quarterly results and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) inched 0.6% higher. </li>
</ul>
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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) skyrocketed more than 20% during Friday morning trading, hitting all-time highs after its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings blew <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42480891/broadcom-reports-four-fold-increase-in-ai-chips-revenue-expects-continued-momentum-boasts-of-cost-reduction-in-vmware-after-acquisition-heres-what-happened">past Wall Street estimates. </a>
The semiconductor giant's growth narrative is now turbocharged by a massive artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity, with analysts projecting a multibillion-dollar windfall in the years ahead.
The stock&#8217;s surge catapulted Broadcom into the exclusive trillion-dollar market cap club, placing it as the eighth-largest publicly traded company, just behind Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
For context, the trillion-dollar elite is rarefied territory, shared only by the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech giants. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Broadcom The Eighth Magnificent Tech Stock?</h2>
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<tbody>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>$ 3.73 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>$ 3.33 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>$ 3.31 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$ 2.39 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>$ 2.35 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$ 1.57 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla, Inc.</td>
<td>$ 1.37 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc.</td>
<td>$ 1.02 trillion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">December To Remember: Broadcom Eyes Record Month Since IPO</h2>
With Friday&#8217;s spike, Broadcom's stock has already rallied 33% in December, marking its strongest monthly performance since going public in 2009. 
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The semiconductor heavyweight has now climbed an impressive 95% year-to-date, securing the title of the 10th-best-performing stock in the S&amp;P 500 for 2024 thus far.
When considering combined returns for 2023 and 2024, Broadcom ranks seventh in the benchmark index. 
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Price Chg. % (YTD 2024)</th>
<th>Total Return (2023)</th>
<th>Combined Gains</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>325.31%</td>
<td>167.45%</td>
<td>1,112.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation</td>
<td>173.24%</td>
<td>239.02%</td>
<td>639.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>279.37%</td>
<td>70.73%</td>
<td>508.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms, Inc.</td>
<td>75.99%</td>
<td>194.13%</td>
<td>341.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>88.63%</td>
<td>161.97%</td>
<td>371.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NYSE">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>26.46%</td>
<td>246.24%</td>
<td>324.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. </td>
<td>94.99%</td>
<td>104.18%</td>
<td>296.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>147.91%</td>
<td>55.69%</td>
<td>289.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>)</td>
<td>88.05%</td>
<td>94.46%</td>
<td>292.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>)</td>
<td>87.89%</td>
<td>94.07%</td>
<td>291.65%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Analysts Love Broadcom</h3>
Bank of America&#8217;s analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating on Broadcom following the quarterly report, boosting the 12-month price target from $215 to $250 and hinting at a potential 15% upside from current levels.
Arya&#8217;s optimism stems from three main drivers:
<ol>
<li>AI&#8217;s Expanding Footprint: Broadcom&#8217;s custom AI chips (ASICs) now serve five major customers, up from three previously. The company's AI-related revenue could soar to a served available market of $60–$90 billion by 2027—up from an estimated $15–$20 billion in 2023.</li>
<li>Apple's Steady Demand: Broadcom is expected to maintain its strong relationship with Apple, despite prior concerns about declining content orders.</li>
<li>Robust Earnings Growth: Analysts forecast a 15% sales growth and a 20% adjusted earnings-per-share (EPS) growth trajectory through 2026, underpinned by Broadcom&#8217;s diversified portfolio spanning silicon and infrastructure software.</li>
</ol>
"Broadcom's AI-driven growth potential and diversified base position it as one of the best opportunities in the chip sector," Arya said in a note, justifying their upward revision of earnings per share in fiscal year 2025 and 2026 by 5% and 3%, respectively.
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>41.2K</td>
<td>82.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$225.6K</td>
<td>17.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td>33.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>553</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>337</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>980</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>139</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SFIX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>562</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>952</td>
<td>99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 61 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 41266 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82471 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1139 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 55 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $225.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 17625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 246 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $52.1K, with a price of $211.0 per contract. There were 33522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1341 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 17300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 553 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 191 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.7K, with a price of $1493.0 per contract. There were 5632 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 337 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 980 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 72 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SFIX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 562 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 72 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 99 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 100 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.3K, with a price of $3210.0 per contract. There were 109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove 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 $245 to $275.

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Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is charting a bold course for growth through cruise line expansion and digital content integration, marking a significant pivot in its business strategy amid the changing entertainment landscape.
What Happened: The entertainment giant plans to invest approximately $12 billion in its cruise business over the next decade, aiming to more than double its fleet from six to 13 ships by 2031. The expansion comes as Disney&#8217;s newest vessel, the Disney Treasure, recently made its debut in New York Harbor, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/disney-cruises-expansion-new-ships-76103f9f?mod=hp_lead_pos6">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal on Sunday.
&#8220;Given the fact that we are still a relatively small player and we see this strong demand, it&#8217;s actually the best time to invest in this business,&#8221; said Thomas Mazloum, head of Disney&#8217;s cruise division, noting that Disney currently holds only 5% of the Caribbean market and 2.5% globally.
The cruise expansion coincides with Disney&#8217;s digital transformation. The company recently announced the integration of ESPN into Disney+, laying the groundwork for ESPN&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42330923/espn-lands-on-disney-in-major-content-fusion-heres-what-it-actually-means">direct-to-consumer service</a> launch in Fall 2025. This move comes as Disney&#8217;s fourth-quarter revenue reached $22.57 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
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Why It Matters: Disney&#8217;s content strategy is showing promise, with &#8220;Moana 2&#8221; breaking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42258604/ross-gerber-cheers-disneys-comeback-as-moana-2-smashes-thanksgiving-box-office-with-221m-leading-a-420m-weekend-blowout">Thanksgiving box office records</a> with $221 million in earnings. This success comes as the company settles a significant $43.25 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/42205763/disney-reaches-43m-settlement-in-gender-pay-discrimination-lawsuit-women-can-expect-equitable-treatment-moving-forward">gender pay discrimination lawsuit</a>, demonstrating corporate responsibility alongside business growth.
Disney&#8217;s premium cruise pricing strategy is reflected in a four-day Bahamas cruise, starting at $7,692 for a family of four, more than double the rates of competitor Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>). Consumer satisfaction backs this approach, with 82% of Disney cruise passengers expressing intent to return.
Disney&#8217;s focus on international markets is evident in its upcoming Disney Adventure ship, set to launch in Singapore next year. This 6,700-passenger vessel targets affluent Asian travelers, marking Disney&#8217;s first cruise service in the region.
Price Action: Walt Disney stock closed at $116.73 on Friday, up 0.20% for the day, before slipping 0.03% in after-hours trading; the stock has gained 28.68% year-to-date.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIS/analyst-ratings">data from Benzinga Pro</a>, Walt Disney. has a consensus price target of $121.36, with a high of $140 and a low of $76. The latest analyst ratings from Jefferies, Needham, and Evercore ISI Group set an average target of $128, implying a 9.68% upside.
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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 $250 to $310.

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The Santa Rally refers to a seasonal stock market trend where equities historically see stronger gains during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42269611/dollar-enters-its-most-bearish-month-of-the-year-could-december-2024-be-any-different">final stretch of December. </a>
This phenomenon, often fueled by holiday cheer, year-end portfolio rebalancing, and investor optimism, has been a recurring pattern for decades.
 But what makes December stand out, and which stocks have historically outperformed during this period? 
Let's dig into the numbers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December: A Seasonal Sweet Spot For Stocks</h3>
After a strong rally in November, with the S&amp;P 500 – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – rallying 6%, &#8220;momentum could continue for stocks as historically it has been a good month for stock market seasonals,&#8221; said George Smith, portfolio strategist at LPL Financials. 
Since 1950, December ranks as the second-best month for the S&amp;P 500, delivering an average return of 1.6%. Only November performs better, with a historical average of 1.8%. 
Smith also highlighted that the second half of December has typically delivered the lion's share of these gains, generating the so-called &#8220;Santa Rally&#8221; effect. 
Historically, stocks tend to stall or even decline slightly during the first half of the month before momentum builds around mid-December. Data suggests that the upward trajectory starts gaining steam near the 11th trading day of the month and accelerates as Christmas approaches.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 S&amp;P 500 Stocks With Strong Christmas Seasonality</h3>
For investors looking to capitalize on the Santa Rally, certain stocks have a history of delivering outsized gains in the back half of December. 
Looking back at the last 20 years of data, here are the top 10 S&amp;P 500 stocks that have historically shown the strongest average returns between Dec. 12 and Dec. 31:
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<thead>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Stock</th>
<th>Average Return</th>
<th>Median Return</th>
<th>Max Profit</th>
<th>Max Loss</th>
<th>Win Ratio</th>
<th>Sharpe Ratio</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILM#NASDAQ">ILM</a>)</td>
<td>+4.94%</td>
<td>+5.17%</td>
<td>+19.39%</td>
<td>-10.98%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>4.27</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>)</td>
<td>+4.34%</td>
<td>+3.04%</td>
<td>+23.10%</td>
<td>-5.10%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.72</td>
</tr>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>)</td>
<td>+3.78%</td>
<td>+4.37%</td>
<td>+12.89%</td>
<td>-8.52%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>+3.73%</td>
<td>+3.84%</td>
<td>+24.23%</td>
<td>-13.26%</td>
<td>70%</td>
<td>2.75</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</td>
<td>+3.47%</td>
<td>+2.19%</td>
<td>+20.26%</td>
<td>-4.35%</td>
<td>70%</td>
<td>3.18</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>)</td>
<td>+3.34%</td>
<td>+4.60%</td>
<td>+25.84%</td>
<td>-15.06%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>2.03</td>
</tr>
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<td>7</td>
<td>BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</td>
<td>+3.32%</td>
<td>+3.62%</td>
<td>+11.64%</td>
<td>-1.69%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.49</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)</td>
<td>+3.30%</td>
<td>+3.35%</td>
<td>+12.38%</td>
<td>-8.28%</td>
<td>80%</td>
<td>3.44</td>
</tr>
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<td>9</td>
<td>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>)</td>
<td>+3.20%</td>
<td>+3.24%</td>
<td>+13.27%</td>
<td>-7.11%</td>
<td>75%</td>
<td>2.22</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>+3.14%</td>
<td>+1.80%</td>
<td>+36.95%</td>
<td>-14.54%</td>
<td>55%</td>
<td>2.36</td>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Royal Caribbean Gr.
Looking at options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) we detected 18 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $338,561 and 12, calls, for a total amount of $1,659,416.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $150.0 to $330.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Royal Caribbean Gr's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Royal Caribbean Gr's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $150.0 to $330.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733255150_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$72.45</td>
<td>$70.8</td>
<td>$71.63</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$358.1K</td>
<td align="right">604</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$72.25</td>
<td>$71.05</td>
<td>$71.05</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$355.1K</td>
<td align="right">604</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.55</td>
<td>$70.0</td>
<td>$70.55</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$352.7K</td>
<td align="right">604</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$110.2K</td>
<td align="right">573</td>
<td align="right">154</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.
In light of the recent options history for Royal Caribbean Gr, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 642,785, the price of RCL is up by 0.24%, reaching $247.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 58 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $268.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $290. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $272. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Tigress Financial keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $270. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Neutral rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $240. 
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