Should I buy or sell Trip.com Group stock right now?

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Trip.com Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TCOM shares. View TCOM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Trip.com Group's stock price target for 2024?

11 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Trip.com Group's shares. Their TCOM share price targets range from $40.00 to $56.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $47.85 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 45.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for TCOM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have TCOM shares performed in 2023?

Trip.com Group's stock was trading at $34.40 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, TCOM stock has decreased by 4.2% and is now trading at $32.97. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Trip.com Group?

Trip.com Group saw a drop in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,110,000 shares, a drop of 20.2% from the October 31st total of 11,420,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,340,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days. View Trip.com Group's Short Interest .

When is Trip.com Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, March 4th 2024. View our TCOM earnings forecast .

How were Trip.com Group's earnings last quarter?

Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:TCOM) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December, 15th. The company reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.80. The business earned $831 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $808.93 million. Trip.com Group had a net margin of 27.48% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.95%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.21 earnings per share.

What ETF holds Trip.com Group's stock ?

BlackRock Future Tech ETF holds 4,501 shares of TCOM stock, representing 1.28% of its portfolio.

What other stocks do shareholders of Trip.com Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Trip.com Group investors own include Tesla (TSLA) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Micron Technology (MU) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , CVS Health (CVS) , JD.com (JD) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) , Starbucks (SBUX) , Zoom Video Communications (ZM) and American International Group (AIG) .

Who are Trip.com Group's major shareholders?

Trip.com Group's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (3.63%), FMR LLC (2.00%), Vontobel Holding Ltd. (1.16%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.84%), Kontiki Capital Management HK Ltd. (0.71%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.65%).

How do I buy shares of Trip.com Group?

Shares of TCOM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Trip.com Group Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:TCOM)

$32.91

-0.11 (-0.33%)

(As of 02:28 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $32.86
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$33.17
50-Day Range: $32.09
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$36.67
52-Week Range: $30.70
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$43.59

Volume: 2.38 million shs
Average Volume: 4.54 million shs
Market Capitalization: $21.26 billion

P/E Ratio: 14.63
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $47.85

Trip.com Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.82 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 45.1% Upside
$47.85 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.41% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -2.65
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.66
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 24.18%
From $1.82 to $2.26 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.88 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

17th out of 228 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

5th out of 72 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Trip.com Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $47.85, Trip.com Group has a forecasted upside of 45.1% from its current price of $32.97.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Trip.com Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.41% of the outstanding shares of Trip.com Group have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Trip.com Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Trip.com Group has recently decreased by 20.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Trip.com Group does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Trip.com Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

2.5

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Trip.com Group has received a 14.42% net impact score from Upright. Trip.com seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Distributing knowledge". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Travel websites and applications", "Vacation rental metasearch engines", and "Tour operator metasearch engines" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Trip.com Group is -2.65.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Trip.com Group has a news sentiment score of 0.66. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Trip.com Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
17 people have searched for TCOM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 240% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
8 people have added Trip.com Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Trip.com Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
22.98% of the stock of Trip.com Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 38.24% of the stock of Trip.com Group is held by institutions.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Trip.com Group are expected to grow by 24.18% in the coming year, from $1.82 to $2.26 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Trip.com Group is 14.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.62.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Trip.com Group is 14.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.45.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Trip.com Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Trip.com Group Stock (NASDAQ:TCOM)

Trip.com Group Limited operates as a travel service provider for accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and in-destination, corporate travel management, and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company acts as an agent for hotel-related transactions and selling air tickets, as well as provides train, long-distance bus, and ferry tickets; travel insurance products, such as flight delay, air accident, and baggage loss coverage; and air-ticket delivery, online check-in and seat selection, express security screening, real-time flight status tracker, and airport VIP lounge services. It also provides independent leisure travelers bundled packaged-tour products comprising group, semi-group, and customized and packaged tours with various transportation arrangements, including air, cruise, bus, and car rental services. In addition, the company offers integrated transportation and accommodation services; destination transportation and ticket, activity, insurance, visa, and tour guide services; user support, supplier management, and customer relationship management services; and in-destination products and services. Further, it provides its corporate clients with business visit, incentive trip, meeting and conference, travel data collection and analysis, industry benchmark, cost saving analysis, and travel management solutions; and Corporate Travel Management System, an online platform that integrates information management, online booking and authorization, online inquiry, and travel reporting systems. Additionally, the company offers online advertising and financial services. It operates under the Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com, and Skyscanner brands. The company was formerly known as Ctrip.com International, Ltd. and changed its name to Trip.com Group Limited in October 2019. Trip.com Group Limited was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

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TCOM Stock News Headlines

December 7, 2023 | sg.finance.yahoo.com

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Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM) Shares Gap Down to $35.18

November 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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November 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Trip.com sees increase in visits after China expands visa-free travel to 6 countries

November 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Why Trip.com Stock Dropped Today

November 22, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Trip.com: Short-Term Margin Headwinds, Long-Term Resilience In Sight

November 21, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Trip.com stock falls after Nomura cuts rating on potentially peaked domestic travel growth

November 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Trip.com (NASDAQ:TCOM) Reports Q3 Earnings Beat, Sales Surge

November 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

What 6 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Trip.com Group

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Trip.com Group's Domestic & International Businesses Show Recovery, Thanks To Summer Travel Demands

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

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November 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Chinese Travel Rebound Pushes Trip.com Group’s Revenue to Exceed 2019 Levels

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Trip.com’s Revenue Surges

November 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Trip.com Group Forms Partnership with China International Culture Association

November 14, 2023 | msn.com

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November 13, 2023 | msn.com

Alibaba, Trip.com top picks at Mizuho in Chinese internet space

November 8, 2023 | tmcnet.com

Trip.com Group's Inaugural WTM Showcase Highlights Surge in European Travel Market and AI-Driven Industry Transformation

November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Trip.com Group Limited to Report Third Quarter of 2023 Financial Results on November 20, 2023 U.S. Time

November 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

October 31, 2023 | benzinga.com

Is Trip.com About To Take Off?

October 27, 2023 | msn.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 12/15/2021
Today: 12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/04/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:TCOM
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1269238
Web: www.ctrip.com
Phone: 862134064880
Fax: 86-21-5251-0000
Employees: 32,202
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $47.85
High Stock Price Target: $56.00
Low Stock Price Target: $40.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +44.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.82
Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.25
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.68
Forward P/E Ratio: 18.14
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $206 million
Net Margins: 27.48%
Pretax Margin: 30.67%
Return on Equity: 7.95%
Return on Assets: 4.44%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
Current Ratio: 1.17
Quick Ratio: 1.17

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $32.36 billion
Price / Sales: 0.66
Cash Flow: $0.56 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 58.66
Book Value: $25.36 per share
Price / Book: 1.30

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 646,067,000
Free Float: 497,601,000
Market Cap: $21.33 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.61

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Key Executives

Dr. Jianzhang Liang Ph.D. (Age 53)
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Ms. Jie Sun (Age 54)
CEO & Director
Mr. Min Fan (Age 58)
Co-Founder, Vice Chairman & President
Mr. Nanpeng Shen (Age 56)
Co-Founder & Independent Director
Ms. Xiaofan Wang (Age 48)
CFO & Executive VP
Mr. Xiong Xing (Age 48)
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Yaming Ye (Age 59)
Vice President of Technology
Ms. Michelle Qi
Senior IR Director
Mr. Victor Tseng
Chief Communications Officer

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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Should I Buy Trip.com Group Stock? TCOM Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Trip.com Group was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:55 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Trip.com Group Limited:

Trip.com Group Limited operates as a travel service provider for accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and other travel-related services. This diversified business model allows the company to generate revenue from multiple sources within the travel industry.
The company offers integrated transportation and accommodation services, providing convenience and a seamless travel experience for customers. This comprehensive approach can attract more customers and lead to increased revenue.
Trip.com Group Limited has a strong presence in China, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing travel markets in the world. This positions the company to benefit from the increasing demand for travel services in the region.
The company provides corporate travel management solutions, offering services such as business visits, incentive trips, and meeting and conference arrangements. This can attract corporate clients and generate stable revenue streams.
Recent developments in the travel industry, such as the easing of travel restrictions and the gradual recovery of the global economy, present opportunities for Trip.com Group Limited to rebound and grow its business.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Trip.com Group Limited for these reasons:

The travel industry is highly sensitive to external factors such as economic downturns, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions. Any negative events or disruptions can significantly impact the company's financial performance.
Competition in the travel industry is intense, with many online travel agencies and other players vying for market share. This can lead to pricing pressures and reduced profit margins for Trip.com Group Limited.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the travel industry, causing a decline in travel demand and revenue. The recovery of the industry may take time, and there is uncertainty surrounding the timing and extent of the recovery.
Changes in government regulations and policies, both domestically and internationally, can impact the operations and profitability of Trip.com Group Limited. This includes travel restrictions, visa requirements, and taxation policies.
Investors should carefully consider the current stock price and conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Stock prices can be volatile and may not always reflect the true value of the company.

TCOM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Trip.com Group stock right now?: 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Trip.com Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TCOM shares.
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What is Trip.com Group's stock price target for 2024?: 11 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Trip.com Group's shares. Their TCOM share price targets range from $40.00 to $56.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $47.85 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 45.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for TCOM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have TCOM shares performed in 2023?: Trip.com Group's stock was trading at $34.40 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, TCOM stock has decreased by 4.2% and is now trading at $32.97.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Trip.com Group?: Trip.com Group saw a drop in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,110,000 shares, a drop of 20.2% from the October 31st total of 11,420,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,340,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days.
View Trip.com Group's Short Interest.
When is Trip.com Group's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, March 4th 2024.
View our TCOM earnings forecast.
How were Trip.com Group's earnings last quarter?: Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:TCOM) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December, 15th. The company reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.80. The business earned $831 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $808.93 million. Trip.com Group had a net margin of 27.48% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.95%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.21 earnings per share.

What ETF holds Trip.com Group's stock ?: BlackRock Future Tech ETF holds 4,501 shares of TCOM stock, representing 1.28% of its portfolio.
What other stocks do shareholders of Trip.com Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Trip.com Group investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), CVS Health (CVS), JD.com (JD), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Starbucks (SBUX), Zoom Video Communications (ZM) and American International Group (AIG).
Who are Trip.com Group's major shareholders?: Trip.com Group's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (3.63%), FMR LLC (2.00%), Vontobel Holding Ltd. (1.16%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.84%), Kontiki Capital Management HK Ltd. (0.71%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.65%).
How do I buy shares of Trip.com Group?: Shares of TCOM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Trip.com Group Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:TCOM)

Trip.com Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Trip.com Group Stock (NASDAQ:TCOM)

TCOM Stock Price History

TCOM Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

Should I Buy Trip.com Group Stock? TCOM Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

TCOM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™