TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) Reaches New 52-Week Low on Disappointing Earnings

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) hit a new 52-week low during trading on Thursday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. 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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by ($0.11). TripAdvisor had a return on equity of 14.77% and a net margin of 4.23%.The business had revenue of $411.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $412.53 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.30 earnings per share. The business’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 pivot: TripAdvisor said it posted record full‑year 2025 revenue and is emphasizing growth in its Experiences business, which could support longer‑term revenue diversification and upside if execution accelerates. Tripadvisor posts record 2025 revenue, boosts Experiences focus
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Zacks upgraded TRIP to a Strong Buy (Zacks Rank #1), reflecting some optimism about future earnings upside that could provide buying support despite the near‑term miss. TripAdvisor (TRIP) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials published: The company posted its Q4/2025 press release, slide deck and conference call transcript — useful for digging into segment metrics and management commentary but not market-moving by itself. Tripadvisor, Inc. Earnings Press Release Available on Company’s Investor Relations Site
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript available for details on guidance drivers and segment performance. Investors should read management’s explanation for the guidance cut and any cadence for Experiences vs. legacy travel. Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings miss and shrinking profitability: TripAdvisor reported $0.04 EPS vs. consensus $0.15 and revenue of $411M vs. ~$412.5M, with EPS sharply below last year’s $0.30 — a clear near‑term earnings disappointment. TripAdvisor (TRIP) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Weak Q1 2026 revenue guidance: Management set Q1 revenue guidance of $378.1M–$386.1M versus the consensus of ~$403.7M (no EPS guidance given), signaling a material near‑term slowdown and driving the selloff — this is the primary negative catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Legacy travel business pressure: Commentary and media pieces highlight that TripAdvisor’s legacy travel/ad listings segment is weighing on margins and fundamentals, increasing uncertainty about near‑term recovery. Why TripAdvisor Stock Was Diving on Thursday

Analyst Ratings Changes

TRIP has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of TripAdvisor from $19.00 to $16.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $20.00 price target on shares of TripAdvisor in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of TripAdvisor in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased 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. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on shares of TripAdvisor from $14.00 to $13.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $16.06.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On TripAdvisor

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC grew its stake in TripAdvisor by 75.7% in the third quarter. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 1,523 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 656 shares in the last quarter. Covestor Ltd grew its stake in shares of TripAdvisor by 64.8% in the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,770 shares of the travel company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 696 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in TripAdvisor by 39.7% in the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 2,482 shares of the travel company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 705 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC bought a new position in TripAdvisor during the third quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in TripAdvisor in the third quarter valued at approximately $60,000. 98.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

TripAdvisor Price Performance

The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $13.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $15.57. The company has a market capitalization of $1.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.13, a P/E/G ratio of 1.04 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a quick ratio of 1.33, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21.

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.