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RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
$278.11
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
RCL is a market laggard (RS 58/99, Top 42%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings strong
- RS 58 - market laggard
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$278.11
✓→
50 DMA
$273.41
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100 DMA
$298.66
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150 DMA
$304.98
✓→
200 DMA
$285.81
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 58/99 is in Bottom 58% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
58 (Top 42%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Trend
Weak Downtrend→Above 200 DMA
Breakout Status
-22.5% below entry ($359.07)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on RCL, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 58 (Top 42%))
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Trend: Above 200 DMA(currently Weak Downtrend)
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -22.5% below entry ($359.07))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $359.07(currently -22.5% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
58/99
Top 42% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
46
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
1.6M
-27% vs avg
From Entry
-22.5%
$359.07
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+36%
Growing
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+5%
WEAK
F-Score
8/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
46%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
72/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Breakout FailedEntry Price$359.07Breakout price
Current Loss-22.5%Below entry
Stop Was$330.34Should have exited
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 200 DMA$285.81+2.8%
- 20 DMA$290.55+4.5%
- 52W High$366.50+31.8%
Current$278.11
Support
- 50 DMA$273.41-1.7%
- 52W Low$164.01-41.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is RCL stock a buy now?
RCL is a market laggard (RS 58/99, Top 42%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for RCL?
RCL's breakout at $359.07 has failed (now -22.5% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.
What is RCL's RS Rating?
RCL has an RS Rating of 58/99, meaning it's in the Top 42% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.