RCL Stock Up 20% after 9-Day Win Streak
Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 20% return. The company has gained about $17 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $84 Bil. The stock remains 37.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 5.4% for the S&P 500.
Comparing RCL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for RCL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | RCL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 20.1% | 3.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 22.6% | 4.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 37.5% | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 79.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 162.0% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -35.7% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 182 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 8 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 65 | 4 |
| 4D | 88 | 0 |
| 5D | 3 | 2 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 25 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 182 | 8 |
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Key Financials for Royal Caribbean (RCL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $13.9 Bil | $16.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.9 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.7 Bil | $2.9 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ3 | 2024 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.9 Bil | $3.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $626.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $552.0 Mil |
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