RCL monthly performance report
Check RCL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
RCL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) closed November 2026 at $323.27, up 5.24% for the month and +26.40% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, RCL is +15.90%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.97% versus its 200-day moving average ($288.71), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, RCL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +159.13%, with a relative strength index reading of 192.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Royal Caribbean Group ended November 2026 at $323.27, posting a monthly return of +5.24%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.42%.
The current quarter stands at +21.59% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.97% versus the 200-day moving average ($288.71).
Year-to-date, RCL is +15.90% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +5.28%. The stock is currently −9.29% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −37.05%.
| Period | RCL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.40% | −0.36% | +0.76% |
| 1 Week | −1.19% | +2.59% | −3.78% |
| 1 Month | +5.24% | −0.18% | +5.42% |
| 3 Months | +7.12% | −2.37% | +9.49% |
| 6 Months | +21.81% | +0.83% | +20.99% |
| YTD | +15.90% | +10.62% | +5.28% |
| 12 Months | +26.40% | +12.25% | +14.15% |
| 3 Years | +230.51% | +71.37% | +159.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +26.83% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +21.86% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +20.50% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +19.57% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +18.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −16.52% |
| #2 | Aug 2026 | −15.57% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −11.51% |
| #4 | Oct 2025 | −11.36% |
| #5 | Sep 2025 | −10.91% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +3.33% |
| Q4 2025 | −13.80% |
| Q1 2026 | −1.34% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.39% |
| Q3 2026 | −16.27% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +21.59% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +161.97% |
| 2024 | +78.15% |
| 2025 | +20.91% |
| 2026 | +15.90% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $356.39 (2026-02-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $222.22 (2026-09-23) |
| Current Price | $323.27 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $288.71 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.97% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −37.05% (2026-09-23) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −9.29% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 192.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +159.13% |
| RS Peak | 253.7 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 100 (Nov 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was RCL's return for this report period?
RCL returned +5.24% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has RCL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD RCL: +15.90% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is RCL's 12-month return?
+26.40% over the trailing 12 months.
Is RCL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.97% versus 200DMA ($288.71).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−37.05% on 2026-09-23.