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Royal Caribbean Gr

Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.

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Shares of cruise line stocks are trading lower after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently suggested in an interview that those companies will have to start paying U.S. taxes.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Royal Caribbean Gr.
Looking at options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 18% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 81% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $321,863 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $387,090.
<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 $120.0 to $260.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
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 activity within a strike price range from $120.0 to $260.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740151830_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$218.4K</td>
<td align="right">826</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$78.8K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.75</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$122.7</td>
<td>$120.55</td>
<td>$121.25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$60.6K</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$60.5K</td>
<td align="right">133</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
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>Where Is Royal Caribbean Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 520,854, the price of RCL is down by -1.88%, reaching $239.31.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 62 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $287.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $272. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Argus Research continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $305. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $305. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $304. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $253. 
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Royal Caribbean Gr Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Laura H Bethge, President at Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), reported an insider sell on February 21, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000884887/000088488725000058//Archives/edgar/data/884887/000088488725000058/0000884887-25-000058-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday outlined that Bethge executed a sale of 14,992 shares of Royal Caribbean Gr with a total value of $3,925,752.
Royal Caribbean Gr shares are trading down 1.19% at $241.0 at the time of this writing on Friday morning.
<h3>Discovering Royal Caribbean Gr: A Closer Look</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 12.91%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 45.44%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Royal Caribbean Gr exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.06.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Royal Caribbean Gr's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.75. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Evaluating Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 22.29, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 4.13 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Royal Caribbean Gr's stock in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 14.14 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Breaking Down the Significance of Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Transaction: Laura H Bethge Sells $3.93M Worth Of Royal Caribbean Gr Shares

On February 21, a recent SEC filing unveiled that Naftali Holtz, Chief Financial Officer at Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000884887/000088488725000059//Archives/edgar/data/884887/000088488725000059/0000884887-25-000059-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday, Holtz sold 17,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Gr. The total transaction value is $4,447,528.
Tracking the Friday's morning session, Royal Caribbean Gr shares are trading at $241.0, showing a down of 1.19%.
<h3>Discovering Royal Caribbean Gr: A Closer Look</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Royal Caribbean Gr's Journey</h3>
Revenue Growth: Royal Caribbean Gr's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 12.91%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Navigating Financial Profits:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 45.44%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Royal Caribbean Gr's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 2.06.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Royal Caribbean Gr's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.75. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 22.29 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 4.13, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.14 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Investors should view insider transactions as part of a multifaceted analysis and not rely solely on them for decision-making.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Decision: Naftali Holtz Offloads $4.45M Worth Of Royal Caribbean Gr Stock

A substantial insider sell was reported on February 21, by Jason T Liberty, President &amp; CEO at Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), based on the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Liberty sold 58,000 shares of Royal Caribbean Gr. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000884887/000088488725000060//Archives/edgar/data/884887/000088488725000060/0000884887-25-000060-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday. The total transaction value is $15,193,336.
The latest update on Friday morning shows Royal Caribbean Gr shares down by 1.25%, trading at $240.84.
<h3>Delving into Royal Caribbean Gr's Background</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Royal Caribbean Gr's Finances</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Royal Caribbean Gr's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 12.91% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 45.44%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Royal Caribbean Gr's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 2.06.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Royal Caribbean Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.75, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 22.29 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 4.13 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 14.14, Royal Caribbean Gr could be considered undervalued.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
In the domain of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their focus to those taking place in the open market, as meticulously outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Royal Caribbean Gr President & CEO Sold $15.19M In Company Stock

Cruise stocks such as Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), Royal Caribbean Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cruise-stocks">trading lower on Thursday</a>.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview that the companies will have to start <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43858129/as-trump-pushes-for-reciprocal-tariffs-vietnam-looks-to-increase-us-farm-product-imports-to-ease-trade-risks">paying U.S. taxes.</a>
What To Know: Lutnick&#8217;s remarks, made in an interview on <a href="https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/money-report/cruise-stocks-tumble-after-commerce-secretary-lutnick-signals-tax-crackdown/4114422/">Fox News,</a> centered on the fact that many cruise ships are not paying U.S. taxes despite operating in U.S. waters. He pointed out that the cruise industry is exempt from paying taxes on foreign operations, including the sale of alcohol on board, and warned that this situation could change under the Trump administration. 
Despite the decline in share prices, analysts at Stifel Financial have described the market reaction as an overreaction. They highlighted that similar concerns have been raised multiple times in the past without leading to any significant policy changes. 
The cruise industry has long been classified under the cargo industry by the IRS, making any changes to the tax structure difficult to implement. Furthermore, analysts suggested that the cruise industry could move its corporate headquarters abroad to avoid potential tax implications.
While concerns about potential tax changes continue to affect the cruise stock sector, analysts are advising investors to view the current slump as an opportunity to buy into companies like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. The cruise industry remains highly resilient and its tax structure remains largely unaffected by past political discussions on the matter.
Price Action: At the time of writing,<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga Pro</a> shows:
<ul>
<li>Carnival were down 5.85% at $24.56</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Cruise were down 7.62% at $243.89, and </li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings were down 4.89% at $25.68. </li>
</ul>
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Shares of cruise line stocks are trading lower after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview that those companies will have to start paying U.S. taxes.

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Mega-retailer Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&#8217;s shares dropped after the company issued fiscal 2026 guidance below analyst expectations, despite fourth-quarter results beating expectations.
Retail investor darling Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) added to Wednesday&#8217;s declines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43849289/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-thursday">following a report </a>that the Trump administration told the Pentagon to prepare for sweeping budget cuts and CEO Alex Karp filed a new trading plan to sell up to $1.2 billion shares.
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Initial jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 219,000, above expectations of 215,000, while continuing claims rose to 186,900 in the first week of February.
WTI crude oil futures rose above $72 per barrel on Thursday, extending its streak of gains to four days as supply concerns outweighed a rise in U.S. stockpiles, according to TradingEconomics. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 1.09% to $97,695. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note pulled back slightly to 4.5%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1 day % chg.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,911.27</td>
<td>-0.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,101.27 </td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,036.44</td>
<td>-1.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,252.49</td>
<td>-1.31%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
According to Benzinga Pro data:
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.67% to $608.82. </li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 1.26% at $441.02</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.7% to $535.72. </li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was down 1.17% to $223.79. </li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 1.39% to $223.10.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.6% to $92.57. </li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Cruise stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCHL#NYSE">NCHL</a>) tumbled, leading consumer discretionary stocks lower. The SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Consumer Discretionary (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 1.44%. 
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Vale S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>B2Gold Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#AMEX">BTG</a>)</li>
<li>Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>)</li>
<li>Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) </li>
<li>Taseko Mines, Ltd. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGB#AMEX">TGB</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) </li>
<li>Materialise NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTLS#NASDAQ">MTLS</a>) </li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) </li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) </li>
<li>Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JMIA#NYSE">JMIA</a>) </li>
<li>Birkenstock Holding Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) </li>
<li>Sabre Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SABR#NASDAQ">SABR</a>) </li>
<li>Ardelyx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDX#NASDAQ">ARDX</a>) </li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Thursday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) </li>
<li>Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) </li>
<li>Iamgold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) </li>
<li>The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>) </li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) </li>
<li>Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>) </li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) </li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) </li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) </li>
<li>MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) </li>
</ul>
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Palantir Rally Loses Steam, Walmart Outlook Disappoints: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

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 this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RCL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 15 options trades for Royal Caribbean Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 46% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $1,134,305, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $26,425.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $270.0 to $270.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Royal Caribbean Gr options trades today is 274.0 with a total volume of 5,668.00.
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 $270.0 to $270.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739461524_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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$21.05</td>
<td>$21.25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$95.6K</td>
<td align="right">510</td>
<td align="right">498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td align="right">510</td>
<td align="right">543</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$21.05</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$94.7K</td>
<td align="right">510</td>
<td align="right">678</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.15</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$94.6K</td>
<td align="right">510</td>
<td align="right">588</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$20.99</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$94.1K</td>
<td align="right">510</td>
<td align="right">633</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Royal Caribbean Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Royal Caribbean Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 493,291, the RCL's price is up by 0.98%, now at $258.81. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $290.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $304. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $308. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Macquarie continues to hold a Outperform rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $300. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Gr, targeting a price of $270. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $272. 
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Royal Caribbean Gr Unusual Options Activity

Cruise line operator Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher in premarket </a>on Thursday.
The company has increased the quarterly dividend by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43675223/royal-caribbean-group-raises-dividend-36-and-announces-1-billion-share-repurchase-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">36% to $0.75 per share</a>, payable on&nbsp;April 4, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on&nbsp;March 7, 2025.
In December, the company announced a quarterly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42434085/royal-caribbean-group-raises-dividend-thirty-eight-percent" rel="noreferrer noopener">dividend of $0.55 per share</a>.
In addition to the dividend announcement, the Board has approved the repurchase of up to $1 billion of common stock over the next twelve months.
&#8220;Our strong performance and balance sheet position allows us to further expand capital allocation while we invest in the future.&#8221; said&nbsp;President and CEO Jason Liberty.
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&#8220;With today&#8217;s announcement, nearly&nbsp;$500 million&nbsp;in dividends have been paid or declared in the last four months. Coupled with the newly authorized share repurchase program, these actions reflect our confidence in our business, our focus on disciplined capital allocation, and our commitment to delivering long-term value for shareholders.&#8221;
Last month, the company reported fourth-quarter sales growth of 12.9% year-on-year to $3.761 billion and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43266329/royal-caribbean-cruises-q4-benefits-from-strong-demand-stock-surges" rel="noreferrer noopener">an adjusted EPS of $1.63</a>.
Gross Cruise Costs per Available Passenger Cruise Days increased 7.2% and passenger ticket revenues rose 13.7% to $2.59 billion.
As of Dec. 31, the group's customer deposit balance was $5.49 billion. Royal Caribbean held $388 million in cash and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43312480/royal-caribbean-cruises-posts-q4-beat-a-compelling-long-term-strategy-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">equivalents as of December-end.</a>
Price Action: RCL shares are trading higher by 1.84% at $261.02 at the last check Thursday.
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Cruise Operator Royal Caribbean Sets Sail With Dividend Hike And Buyback Plan

Royal Caribbean Cruises shares are trading higher after the company announced approval for a $1 billion stock buyback program and raised its quarterly dividend from $0.55 to $0.75.

Royal Caribbean Group Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.55 To $0.75

Royal Caribbean Group Approved $1B Buyback

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>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$83.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>55.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PZZA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$517.5K</td>
<td>733</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$77.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>871</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
<td>701</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td>19.2K</td>
<td>701</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>640</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$185.1K</td>
<td>340</td>
<td>487</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>301</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 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 252 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.2K, with a price of $331.0 per contract. There were 3881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55053 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PZZA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PZZA#NASDAQ">PZZA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $40.00 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 $517.5K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 733 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2628 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 call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 220 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 91 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $278.0 per contract. There were 7881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $4.00 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 $50.2K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 2600 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $77.2K, with a price of $6410.0 per contract. There were 1231 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 871 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.3K, with a price of $1725.0 per contract. There were 14717 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 701 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.0K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 19208 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 701 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $260.00 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 $85.5K, with a price of $1585.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 640 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GPC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 487 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $185.1K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 487 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 185 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 142 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.4K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 2910 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 301 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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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 6.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.68%. Currently, Royal Caribbean Gr has a market capitalization of $71.58 billion. 
Buying $100 In RCL: If an investor had bought $100 of RCL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $234.45 today based on a price of $266.20 for RCL at the time of writing.
<h3>Royal Caribbean Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Royal Caribbean Gr.
Looking at options history for Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $427,970 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $121,910.
<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 $160.0 to $280.0 for Royal Caribbean Gr over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
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 activity within a strike price range from $160.0 to $280.0 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/2025/1738953026_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$69.6K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td align="right">69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$19.6</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$19.55</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$66.4K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$21.65</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$16.89</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td align="right">323</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company, operating 66 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021 and plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Royal Caribbean Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 758,880, with RCL's price down by -1.26%, positioned at $266.78.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Royal Caribbean Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $293.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Argus Research keeps a Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr with a target price of $305. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $305. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $301. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Royal Caribbean Gr, maintaining a target price of $305. 
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Royal Caribbean Gr's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth 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 $270 to $330.

Tigress Financial Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $330

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>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>52.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>25.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>446</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$20.50</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>754</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$826.6K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GRPN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$135.6K</td>
<td>732</td>
<td>700</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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 9612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 25897 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10062 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 446 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 1302 contract(s) at a $20.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $23.0 per contract. There were 754 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 225 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1849 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 2210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1749 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 2825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 708 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1620 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $826.6K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 58 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1620 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GRPN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 36 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 927 contract(s) at a $11.50 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 $101.9K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 1574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $160.00 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 $135.6K, with a price of $2660.0 per contract. There were 732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 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. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
10:12 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$250.00	Mar 21, 2025	25	1190	814	233	511	TRADE	BULLISH
01:05 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$60.00	Dec 19, 2025	298	158	30	88	180	TRADE	BEARISH
12:40 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$260.00	Jul 18, 2025	144	200	200	308	65	TRADE	BEARISH
12:00 PMFeb 14, 2025	PUT	$260.00	Jun 20, 2025	116	300	300	97	309	TRADE	BEARISH
09:39 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$260.00	Jan 16, 2026	326	0	370	0	23	TRADE	NEUTRAL