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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.

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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.

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

In the current market session, Royal Caribbean Gr Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) stock price is at $346.21, after a 0.08% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 23.44%, and in the past year, by 110.45%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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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 35.96 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 summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman initiated coverage on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $405. Royal Caribbean shares closed at $346.47 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman initiated coverage on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $31. Norwegian Cruise Line shares closed at $23.19 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman initiated coverage on Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $36. Carnival shares closed at $29.79 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Tyler Van Buren initiated coverage on IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDYA#NASDAQ">IDYA</a>) with a Buy rating. IDEAYA Biosciences shares closed at $21.81 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IDYA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Considering buying RCL stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think:
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TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman initiates coverage on Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $405.

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Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) underwent analysis by 18 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $304.72, a high estimate of $400.00, and a low estimate of $230.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 10.72% from the previous average price target of $275.22.
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<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Royal Caribbean Gr. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Scholes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$337.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$358.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Katz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Clarke</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robin Farley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Scholes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Rollo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$249.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Royal Caribbean Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Royal Caribbean Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Royal Caribbean Gr's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Royal Caribbean Gr's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCL/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Royal Caribbean Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h2>
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>Royal Caribbean Gr: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr's remarkable performance in 3M 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. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 18.25%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Royal Caribbean Gr's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.41% ROE, the company effectively utilizes 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: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 2.53.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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18 Analysts Assess Royal Caribbean Gr: What You Need To Know

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Royal Caribbean Gr. Our analysis of options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) revealed 28 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $80,960, and 25 were calls, valued at $1,661,237.
<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 $210.0 to $480.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Royal Caribbean Gr stands at 204.0, with a total volume reaching 911.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Royal Caribbean Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $210.0 to $480.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753110118_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>12/19/25</td>
<td>$84.35</td>
<td>$82.05</td>
<td>$83.2</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$274.5K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$84.1</td>
<td>$82.3</td>
<td>$83.19</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$207.9K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$145.15</td>
<td>$141.6</td>
<td>$143.7</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$84.65</td>
<td>$83.45</td>
<td>$84.05</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$84.65</td>
<td>$83.45</td>
<td>$83.85</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</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.
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>Current Position of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 373,704, the price of RCL is down -0.6% at $348.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $360.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $315. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $358. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $337. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $390. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $400. 
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<li>Leerink Swann analyst Mani Foroohar downgraded Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and cut the price target from $45 to $10. Sarepta Therapeutics shares closed at $14.07 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/srpt/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes downgraded Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from Buy to Hold but raised the price target from $275 to $337. Royal Caribbean shares closed at $350.10 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rcl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Ryan Langston downgraded Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $73 to $33. Centene shares closed at $27.95 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cnc/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Downgrades

ALNY

SRPT

This Target Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Monday

Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes downgrades Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from Buy to Hold and raises the price target from $275 to $337.

Truist Securities Downgrades Royal Caribbean Gr to Hold, Raises Price Target to $337

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 $318 to $390.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $390

Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 33.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 47.56%. Currently, Royal Caribbean Gr has a market capitalization of $91.78 billion. 
Buying $1000 In RCL: If an investor had bought $1000 of RCL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $6,798.55 today based on a price of $337.99 for RCL at the time of writing.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752242416_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

WIIM

EXPE

TRIP

Shares of travel-linked stocks are trading higher following strong earnings from Delta Air Lines.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in RCL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 26 extraordinary options activities for Royal Caribbean Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 46% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $248,926, and 18 are calls, amounting to $1,297,740.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $440.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Royal Caribbean Gr options trades today is 146.09 with a total volume of 829.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Royal Caribbean Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $140.0 to $440.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752170470_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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$133.0</td>
<td>$133.0</td>
<td>$133.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$332.5K</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$108.95</td>
<td>$108.0</td>
<td>$108.0</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$259.2K</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$46.95</td>
<td>$46.6</td>
<td>$46.6</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$139.8K</td>
<td align="right">187</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td align="right">87</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$38.7</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$38.7</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$46.4K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</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.
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>Where Is Royal Caribbean Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 969,065, the RCL's price is up by 2.3%, now at $341.25. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $358.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $400. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $358. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $315. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Outperform rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $360. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

This 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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>133.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$146.5K</td>
<td>249</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>542</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>258</td>
<td>208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$156.7K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $305.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 10263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 190 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 66 contract(s) at a $185.00 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 $146.5K, with a price of $2220.0 per contract. There were 249 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2511 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $406.0 per contract. There were 1924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DPZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $470.00 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 $30.5K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 1315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 542 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 2778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 258 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 208 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $1790.0 per contract. There were 12575 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 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 bearish, expiring in 190 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $156.7K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 4254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 71 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $57.50 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 $39.9K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 64 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.4K, with a price of $975.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 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.

AMZN

WYNN

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour 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 $263 to $358.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $358

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 $310 to $400.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $400

Jefferies analyst David Katz maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $235 to $315.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $315

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 often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$148.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>653</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$143.4K</td>
<td>111</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>271</td>
<td>71</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 bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $148.0K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 10560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18921 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 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $25.6K, with a price of $513.0 per contract. There were 4089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 560 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $14.85 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 $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 28155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 259 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $132.0 per contract. There were 295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 1269 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 653 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 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 call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $89.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $566.0 per contract. There were 1289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 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 196 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.4K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 64 contract(s) at a $69.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 271 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71 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>. 
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BABA

CAVA

SBUX

XPEV

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$148.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$47.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>653</td>
<td>176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$143.4K</td>
<td>111</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>271</td>
<td>71</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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $148.0K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 10560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18921 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 43 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $25.6K, with a price of $513.0 per contract. There were 4089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 561 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $14.85 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 $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 28155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 260 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 43 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $132.0 per contract. There were 295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 29 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.8K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 1269 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 653 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $89.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $566.0 per contract. There were 1289 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 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 197 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.4K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 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 bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $69.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 271 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71 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.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in RCL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 23 extraordinary options activities for Royal Caribbean Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 69% leaning bullish and 17% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $147,430, and 20 are calls, amounting to $1,398,652.
<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 $290.0 and $410.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into 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 $290.0 to $410.0 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/2025/1751484007_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$216.9K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$165.3K</td>
<td>152</td>
<td align="right">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$86.85</td>
<td>$84.7</td>
<td>$86.25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$155.2K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$22.75</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$22.75</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$106.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$56.15</td>
<td>$56.15</td>
<td>$56.15</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td>51</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</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>Present Market Standing of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,799,691, the price of RCL is up by 2.86%, reaching $324.1.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 22 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $319.5.
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Royal Caribbean Gr

During the last three months, 14 analysts shared their evaluations of Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $276.86, with a high estimate of $360.00 and a low estimate of $220.00. This current average represents a 0.94% decrease from the previous average price target of $279.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751483643_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Royal Caribbean Gr. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Richard Clarke</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Hardiman</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$318.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Champine</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robin Farley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Scholes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Golding</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Rollo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$249.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$249.00</td>
<td>$308.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Rollo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Royal Caribbean Gr. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Royal Caribbean Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Royal Caribbean Gr's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Royal Caribbean Gr's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Royal Caribbean Gr's Background</h2>
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>Unraveling the Financial Story of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.27%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Royal Caribbean Gr's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 18.25%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Royal Caribbean Gr's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.41% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.96%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Royal Caribbean Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 2.53, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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