TRIPTripadvisor shows solid fundamental performance and moderate thematic alignment, with mixed technical signals. The company's strong cash position and market presence are key strengths, but valuation metrics warrant attention. Suitable for investors seeking travel industry exposure with a moderate risk profile.
Tripadvisor is positioned within the travel and leisure sector, which is recovering and benefiting from increased consumer spending post-pandemic. However, it faces competition from online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct booking platforms.
Tripadvisor demonstrates robust revenue growth and improving profitability. Its strong balance sheet, with significant cash reserves and manageable debt, provides financial stability. The company has a history of positive EPS surprises, indicating operational efficiency.
Tripadvisor's stock price is trading within its 52-week range and shows mixed signals across different timeframes. While some longer-term moving averages are bullish, shorter-term indicators suggest potential choppiness or consolidation.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Travel Industry Recovery | 80 |
| Digital Transformation in Travel | 70 |
| Competition and Disruption | 40 |
| Consumer Spending Trends | 75 |
| Regulatory Landscape | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 40 |
| Profitability | 65 |
| Growth | 85 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Momentum | 55 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
Positive EPS Surprises
The company has demonstrated a history of exceeding earnings per share (EPS) estimates, with 10 out of the last 12 quarters showing positive surprises, indicating consistent operational performance.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 46.77 is within a reasonable range for the industry, especially considering the company's reported EPS of $0.39 for the last reported quarter.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio is 1.6, which may be considered high for the travel industry, suggesting that the market may be pricing in significant future growth that might not materialize.
Declining Net Margin
The net margin has shown a downward trend, from 1.3% in 2022 to 0.3% in the latest reported period (2024Q4), indicating potential pressure on profitability.
November 2019
19
Ex-Dividend Date
December 2019
4
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
8
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.52
A: $0.42
L: $0.29
H: 534.00M
A: 529.40M
L: 516.00M
TripAdvisor, Inc., an online travel company, engages in the provision of travel guidance products and services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Brand Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork. The Brand Tripadvisor segment offers travel guidance platforms for travelers to discover, generate, and share authentic user-generated content in the form of ratings and reviews and opinions for destinations, points-of-interest, experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and cruises. The Viator segment operates an online marketplace that connects travelers to discover and book tours, activities, and attractions from experience operators. TheFork segment provides an online marketplace, which enables diners to discover and book online reservations at restaurants. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.
17.64 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for TRIP have a max estimate of 24.00 and a min estimate of 13.00.