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With a market cap of $70.9 billion, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is a global vacation leader operating 69 ships across more than 1,000 destinations on all seven continents through its brands Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea, and a joint venture with TUI Cruises. With expanding private destinations and upcoming entry into river cruising, the company is building a connected vacation ecosystem that turns unforgettable trips into lifelong travel experiences.
Shares of the Miami, Florida-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RCL stock has returned 9.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 26.8%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 1.5% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 9.1% rise.