Earnings CycleAt least a few new bears may have emerged on the print, potentially taking a top-down macro view that RCL's earnings are nearing a pinnacle of the current cycle and 2025 forecasts may carry some risks.
Market ExpectationsElevated expectations offset what is otherwise a very strong quarter and outlook, and is the only concern around the stock.
Yield OutlookManagement's implied yield outlook for 4Q24 suggests that yield growth could moderate to the 5% range after growing better than 13% in 2Q and expectations of 6.5% to 7.0% expansion in 3Q.