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 September 2026 at $245.81, down 8.53% for the month and −24.55% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, RCL is −11.87%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.57% versus its 200-day moving average ($287.75), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, RCL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +84.57%, with a relative strength index reading of 149.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Royal Caribbean Group ended September 2026 at $245.81, posting a monthly return of −8.53%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.83%.
The current quarter stands at −22.59% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.57% versus the 200-day moving average ($287.75).
Year-to-date, RCL is −11.87% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −23.57%. The stock is currently −31.03% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.25%.
| Period | RCL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.57% | −0.12% | −1.45% |
| 1 Week | −5.51% | −0.34% | −5.17% |
| 1 Month | −8.53% | −0.70% | −7.83% |
| 3 Months | −21.43% | +2.80% | −24.22% |
| 6 Months | −9.81% | +13.85% | −23.66% |
| YTD | −11.87% | +11.70% | −23.57% |
| 12 Months | −24.55% | +15.01% | −39.57% |
| 3 Years | +156.27% | +71.69% | +84.57% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +52.42% |
| Q3 2025 | +3.33% |
| Q4 2025 | −13.80% |
| Q1 2026 | −1.34% |
| Q2 2026 | +15.39% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −22.59% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +161.97% |
| 2024 | +78.15% |
| 2025 | +20.91% |
| 2026 | −11.87% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $356.39 (2026-02-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $232.10 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $245.81 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $287.75 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −14.57% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −35.25% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −31.03% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 149.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +84.57% |
| RS Peak | 260.7 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 87.9 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was RCL's return for this report period?
RCL returned −8.53% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has RCL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD RCL: −11.87% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is RCL's 12-month return?
−24.55% over the trailing 12 months.
Is RCL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −14.57% versus 200DMA ($287.75).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−35.25% on 2025-04-04.