Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM) Upgraded to “Strong-Buy” at TD Cowen

TD Cowen upgraded shares of Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM) to a strong-buy rating in a research report report published on Monday,Zacks reports.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Trip.com Group from $64.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Trip.com Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Trip.com Group in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Trip.com Group in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Mizuho cut their price target on Trip.com Group from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $62.00.

Trip.com Group Price Performance

NASDAQ TCOM opened at $40.43 on Monday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $43.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.34, a PEG ratio of 3.13 and a beta of -0.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 1.53 and a quick ratio of 1.53. Trip.com Group has a 1-year low of $38.04 and a 1-year high of $78.99.

Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 14th. The company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter. Trip.com Group had a return on equity of 16.90% and a net margin of 36.07%.The company had revenue of $2.31 billion during the quarter. On average, equities analysts predict that Trip.com Group will post 3.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Trip.com Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of TCOM. First Horizon Corp lifted its stake in shares of Trip.com Group by 69.3% during the 1st quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 611 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 250 shares in the last quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Trip.com Group during the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. FNY Investment Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Trip.com Group in the second quarter valued at about $37,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Trip.com Group by 24.0% in the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,127 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after acquiring an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AdvisorShares Investments LLC boosted its stake in shares of Trip.com Group by 17.8% in the fourth quarter. AdvisorShares Investments LLC now owns 2,294 shares of the company’s stock worth $165,000 after acquiring an additional 347 shares during the period. 35.41% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trip.com Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Trip.com Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue exceeded estimates. Trip.com reported earnings of $1.07 per share, above consensus estimates ranging from $0.87 to $0.98, while revenue reached $2.31 billion versus expectations of approximately $2.29 billion. Revenue increased 5.5% year over year. Trip.com Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company continues to benefit from its global travel platform. Trip.com’s businesses span lodging, transportation tickets, packaged tours and corporate travel, with overseas expansion and international travel cited as important longer-term growth opportunities. Trip.com Group Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are assessing the impact of AI and overseas growth. A new analysis examines whether the company’s second-quarter performance, a reported penalty, artificial-intelligence initiatives and international expansion alter the long-term bull case. These factors could improve efficiency and growth, but may also require additional investment. Does Q2 2026 Penalty and AI, Overseas Growth Shift Change the Bull Case for Trip.com?
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term conditions remain challenging. StoneX lowered its price target to $60, citing a difficult near-term setup. Trip.com Chairman James Liang also said China’s inbound travel market remains “below potential,” suggesting that recovery has not fully translated into demand. Trip.com Price Target Lowered to $60 at StoneX

Trip.com Group Company Profile

Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) is a global online travel services company headquartered in China. Originally founded as Ctrip in 1999, the company has expanded its operations and brands to serve travelers in China and international markets.

Through its Trip.com, Ctrip, Qunar and Skyscanner platforms, Trip.com Group provides hotel and accommodation bookings, transportation reservations, including air, rail and car services, vacation packages, guided tours and other travel-related products.