TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) Sets New 1-Year Low Following Weak Earnings

Shares of TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as low as $9.80 and last traded at $10.2450, with a volume of 3061928 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $12.16.

The travel company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 by ($0.11). TripAdvisor had a net margin of 2.12% and a return on equity of 10.67%. The business had revenue of $411.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $412.53 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.30 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Key TripAdvisor News

Here are the key news stories impacting TripAdvisor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record 2025 revenue and strategic focus on Experiences and TheFork, which management highlighted as growth areas that could help offset weakness in legacy hotel/ads over time. Tripadvisor posts record 2025 revenue, boosts Experiences focus
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG kept a buy rating despite cutting its price target from $20 to $15, signaling some analysts still see upside if recovery in core categories resumes. BTIG price target note via Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Wedbush trimmed its price target to $12 and set a neutral rating — a moderation in optimism but not a blanket sell call. TRIP price target lowered at Wedbush
• Neutral Sentiment: Company filings, press release and slide deck for the Q4 results are available for investors reviewing the detail behind the numbers and guidance. Tripadvisor earnings press release
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 missed estimates: EPS $0.04 vs. consensus $0.15 and revenue roughly flat year-over-year; management reported an operating loss and flagged continued hotel weakness — the core ad/hotel mix remains the main drag. TRIP’s Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Hotel Weakness Drags Results
• Negative Sentiment: Weaker Q1 revenue guidance ($378.1M–$386.1M vs. street ~$403.7M) increases near-term downside risk to estimates and investor sentiment. Tripadvisor earnings press release
• Negative Sentiment: Traffic pressure from AI-generated overviews and management saying it is reconsidering strategic alternatives (including weighing a sale of TheFork) raise uncertainty about future traffic and monetization. Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers ‘Strategic Alternatives’ (Again)
• Negative Sentiment: Shares hit record lows in the session amid the combination of the earnings miss, weak guidance and talk of asset sales — pressure amplified by heavier-than-normal trading volume. Tripadvisor sinks to record low on Q4 results, weighs sale of TheFork

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have weighed in on TRIP. BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of TripAdvisor from $20.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on TripAdvisor from $13.00 to $12.50 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Wedbush reduced their target price on TripAdvisor from $15.00 to $12.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. B. Riley Financial dropped their price target on TripAdvisor from $21.00 to $18.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Mizuho set a $17.00 price objective on TripAdvisor and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $15.21.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On TripAdvisor

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in TripAdvisor by 29.5% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 81,998 shares of the travel company’s stock worth $1,162,000 after acquiring an additional 18,699 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its position in shares of TripAdvisor by 1,183.2% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 6,416 shares of the travel company’s stock worth $85,000 after purchasing an additional 5,916 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of TripAdvisor by 14.2% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 13,475 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $191,000 after purchasing an additional 1,676 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its stake in shares of TripAdvisor by 8.0% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 297,532 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $4,216,000 after purchasing an additional 22,136 shares during the period. Finally, KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS grew its holdings in TripAdvisor by 19.3% during the 2nd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 23,500 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $307,000 after purchasing an additional 3,800 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

TripAdvisor Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. The stock has a market cap of $1.12 billion, a PE ratio of 32.03, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.01. The company’s 50 day moving average is $13.80 and its 200-day moving average is $15.51.

About TripAdvisor

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.