Joel Greenblatt's RCL Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 97,965 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) worth $31.7 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in RCL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 263,249 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2018, reducing 319,252 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2014 | +6,363 | New Buy | 6,363 | $55.63 |
| Q3 2014 | +56,721 | Add 891.42% | 63,084 | $67.29 |
| Q4 2014 | +210,261 | Add 333.30% | 273,345 | $82.43 |
| Q1 2015 | -265,778 | Reduce 97.23% | 7,567 | $81.80 |
| Q2 2015 | -7,567 | Sold Out | 7,567 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +270,816 | New Buy | 270,816 | $82.15 |
| Q2 2016 | -265,593 | Reduce 98.07% | 5,223 | $67.20 |
| Q3 2016 | -5,223 | Sold Out | 5,223 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +244,522 | New Buy | 244,522 | $98.11 |
| Q2 2017 | -66,475 | Reduce 27.19% | 178,047 | $109.23 |
| Q3 2017 | +89,577 | Add 50.31% | 267,624 | $118.54 |
| Q4 2017 | +126,306 | Add 47.20% | 393,930 | $119.28 |
| Q1 2018 | -319,252 | Reduce 81.04% | 74,678 | $117.75 |
| Q2 2018 | -74,678 | Sold Out | 74,678 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +1,748 | New Buy | 1,748 | $121.28 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,748 | Sold Out | 1,748 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +68,711 | New Buy | 68,711 | $32.16 |
| Q2 2020 | -68,711 | Sold Out | 68,711 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +16,416 | New Buy | 16,416 | $64.75 |
| Q4 2020 | -13,346 | Reduce 81.30% | 3,070 | $74.59 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,070 | Sold Out | 3,070 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +4,160 | New Buy | 4,160 | $49.43 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,386 | Add 105.43% | 8,546 | $65.30 |
| Q2 2023 | +43,158 | Add 505.01% | 51,704 | $103.74 |
| Q3 2023 | +15,390 | Add 29.77% | 67,094 | $92.14 |
| Q4 2023 | +20,022 | Add 29.84% | 87,116 | $129.49 |
| Q1 2024 | -48,302 | Reduce 55.45% | 38,814 | $139.01 |
| Q2 2024 | -24,713 | Reduce 63.67% | 14,101 | $159.43 |
| Q3 2024 | -399 | Reduce 2.83% | 13,702 | $177.36 |
| Q4 2024 | -1,919 | Reduce 14.01% | 11,783 | $230.69 |
| Q1 2025 | +28,642 | Add 243.08% | 40,425 | $205.44 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,868 | Add 39.25% | 56,293 | $313.14 |
| Q3 2025 | +41,672 | Add 74.03% | 97,965 | $323.58 |
Joel Greenblatt's Royal Caribbean Cruises Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) in Q2 2014, acquiring 6,363 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) for 46 quarters since Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) was in Q1 2016, adding 270,816 shares worth $22.25 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 97,965 shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), valued at approximately $31.7 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) represents approximately 0.14% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) was 393,930 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.