Is Trip.com About To Take Off?
Portfolio Pulse from Daniel Harrison
Analysts predict a positive outlook for Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:TCOM), a leader in the Chinese travel sector, as the domestic travel market shows stronger-than-expected demand. The company reported Q2 profits of $89 million, beating analyst expectations, and an increase in sales of over 180% from the same year-ago period. Despite a recent increase in short-side bets on Trip.com’s stock, analysts maintain a Buy rating, with an average price target of $50. The company's stock is currently trading around $35.

October 31, 2023 | 1:41 pm
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Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:BKNG) is mentioned as a comparison to Trip.com in terms of forward P/E multiple.
The mention of Booking Holdings is only for comparison purposes and does not provide any specific information that could impact its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 30
RELEVANCE 20
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE) is mentioned as a comparison to Trip.com in terms of gross margins.
The mention of Expedia is only for comparison purposes and does not provide any specific information that could impact its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 30
RELEVANCE 20
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) is mentioned as a comparison to Trip.com in terms of forward P/E multiple.
The mention of Tripadvisor is only for comparison purposes and does not provide any specific information that could impact its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 30
RELEVANCE 20
POSITIVE IMPACT
Trip.com's strong Q2 performance and the expected surge in domestic travel demand in China could lead to a positive short-term impact on its stock.
The company's strong Q2 performance and the expected surge in domestic travel demand in China are likely to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100