The Goldman Sachs Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) Stock Price

TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) had its price target lowered by equities researchers at The Goldman Sachs Group from $25.00 to $22.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the travel company’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s target price points to a potential upside of 110.33% from the company’s current price.

Several other brokerages also recently issued reports on TRIP. B. Riley Financial lowered their price objective on shares of TripAdvisor from $21.00 to $18.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Mizuho set a $17.00 target price on shares of TripAdvisor and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. BTIG Research dropped their price target on shares of TripAdvisor from $20.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of TripAdvisor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on TripAdvisor from $13.00 to $12.50 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $14.96.

TripAdvisor Trading Down 0.8%

NASDAQ:TRIP opened at $10.46 on Tuesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $13.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.22 billion, a PE ratio of 34.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.01. TripAdvisor has a 12 month low of $9.46 and a 12 month high of $20.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33, a current ratio of 1.29 and a quick ratio of 1.33.

TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The travel company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 by ($0.11). The company had revenue of $411.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $412.53 million. TripAdvisor had a return on equity of 10.67% and a net margin of 2.12%.TripAdvisor’s quarterly revenue was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.30 EPS. Research analysts predict that TripAdvisor will post 0.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Certares Management LLC lifted its stake in TripAdvisor by 177.3% in the second quarter. Certares Management LLC now owns 4,751,818 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $62,011,000 after buying an additional 3,037,959 shares during the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its position in TripAdvisor by 375.4% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 2,137,374 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $27,893,000 after purchasing an additional 1,687,816 shares during the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. acquired a new position in TripAdvisor during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,848,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in TripAdvisor by 24.2% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 7,416,019 shares of the travel company’s stock worth $120,585,000 after purchasing an additional 1,445,607 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Grotto Capital LLC bought a new position in TripAdvisor in the 2nd quarter worth about $15,686,000. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key TripAdvisor News

Here are the key news stories impacting TripAdvisor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TripAdvisor rolled out its 2026 Travelers’ Choice “Top Beaches” lists (global and U.S. highlights), a marketing/engagement win that can drive traffic, user engagement and seasonal advertiser interest. Top Beaches 2026: Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets are flagging TRIP as a value / deep-research pick (Zacks and other screens), which may attract bargain hunters and value-focused buyers given the stock’s recent decline and cash-flow metrics. 4 Value Stocks to Buy Now Amid AI-Driven Market Volatility
• Neutral Sentiment: TripAdvisor has publicly engaged with Starboard Value and issued a formal statement about the engagement and nomination plan — an expected defensive step that keeps a negotiated path open but extends near-term uncertainty. Tripadvisor Issues Statement on Engagement with Starboard Value
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and tracking services (TipRanks) are detailing TripAdvisor’s responses and the board-nomination dynamics — valuable for investors monitoring governance outcomes but not yet determinative for cash flows. Tripadvisor Addresses Activist Investor’s Board Nomination Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Starboard Value has built a meaningful stake (~9%) and is pushing for a major board overhaul and, according to reports, is urging a sale; activist pressure and the potential for a contested proxy fight are weighing on the stock and raise execution and timing risk. Tripadvisor engages with Starboard as activist seeks board control, sale
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts have trimmed price targets: B. Riley cut its target to $13 and shifted to neutral, and Wedbush lowered its target to $15 — these downward revisions compress near-term upside and reflect caution after TripAdvisor’s earnings miss. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Critical analyst pieces and opinionates (Seeking Alpha, Barron’s coverage) argue TripAdvisor’s pivot to experiences and current strategy may not quickly restore growth, reinforcing sell-side and activist criticism and contributing to downside pressure. Tripadvisor: A Focus On Experiences Won’t Stop The Bleeding

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.