TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) Receives $14.86 Consensus Target Price from Analysts

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) has received a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” from the sixteen ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $14.7143.

TRIP has been the topic of several analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on shares of TripAdvisor from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. UBS Group boosted their price target on TripAdvisor from $13.70 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. DA Davidson upped their price target on TripAdvisor from $10.50 to $15.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on TripAdvisor from $11.00 to $10.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of TripAdvisor in a research note on Friday, May 15th.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Almir Ambeskovic sold 8,000 shares of TripAdvisor stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.30, for a total value of $98,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 34,396 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $423,070.80. This trade represents a 18.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 2.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TRIP. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in shares of TripAdvisor by 295.2% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,300 shares of the travel company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 1,718 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in TripAdvisor in the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of TripAdvisor by 192.5% during the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,767 shares of the travel company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,821 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its holdings in shares of TripAdvisor by 308.1% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 4,077 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $53,000 after purchasing an additional 3,078 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of TripAdvisor in the third quarter valued at about $58,000. Institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

TripAdvisor News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting TripAdvisor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating and a $15 price target. The analyst acknowledged cyclical weakness but cited growth in Tripadvisor’s Experiences business and potential proceeds from the TheFork sale as sources of value. Analyst Maintains Buy on TripAdvisor
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects third-quarter Experiences bookings to grow approximately 5% to 7%. TheFork sale process could also provide capital and sharpen the company’s strategic focus. Tripadvisor expects Q3 experiences booked growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Tripadvisor said CFO Mike Noonan will hold investor meetings at the Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on August 11. The event may provide additional details on strategy, operating trends, and the TheFork transaction. Tripadvisor Announces Participation at Upcoming Conferences
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter results were below expectations: adjusted EPS was $0.35 versus a roughly $0.38–$0.42 consensus, while revenue of $385.3 million was well below estimates near $506 million. Revenue declined 7.2% year over year, and EPS fell from $0.46 a year earlier. TripAdvisor Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan downgraded Tripadvisor to Underweight and cut its price target from $11 to $10, while Cantor Fitzgerald also assigned an Underweight rating and lowered its target from $10 to $9. The revisions reinforce concerns about slowing growth and near-term execution.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage has emphasized that Tripadvisor’s growth is trailing major rivals, raising questions about whether the company may need additional asset sales or strategic changes to improve performance. Tripadvisor’s Growth Is Way Behind Rivals

TripAdvisor Stock Performance

Shares of TRIP opened at $10.78 on Monday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $13.27 and its 200 day moving average price is $11.71. TripAdvisor has a 52 week low of $9.01 and a 52 week high of $20.16. The company has a market capitalization of $1.25 billion, a PE ratio of 1,079.08, a PEG ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 0.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.56.

TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The travel company reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by ($0.03). The company had revenue of $385.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $506.27 million. TripAdvisor had a net margin of 0.28% and a return on equity of 4.23%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.46 EPS. Research analysts expect that TripAdvisor will post 0.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

TripAdvisor Company Profile

TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) is a leading online travel company that operates a digital platform for travel information, reviews and booking services. The company’s flagship website and mobile apps allow users to access and contribute travel-related content—ranging from hotel and restaurant reviews to ratings for tours, attractions and vacation rentals—helping consumers plan and book trips around the world.

The core of TripAdvisor’s offering is its community-driven review system, which aggregates user-generated feedback alongside editorial content and professional photography.