Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM) Stock Rating Upgraded by TD Cowen

Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM) was upgraded by TD Cowen to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued on Monday, Zacks reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Trip.com Group from $75.00 to $72.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Trip.com Group in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. HSBC cut Trip.com Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Citigroup cut their target price on Trip.com Group from $64.00 to $62.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Trip.com Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Trip.com Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $62.00.

Trip.com Group Stock Performance

Shares of Trip.com Group stock opened at $40.43 on Monday. The stock has a market cap 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 firm’s 50-day moving average is $43.87 and its 200 day moving average is $47.43. Trip.com Group has a 1 year low of $38.04 and a 1 year high of $78.99. 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 (NASDAQ:TCOM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 14th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.31 billion during the quarter. Trip.com Group had a net margin of 36.07% and a return on equity of 16.90%. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Trip.com Group will post 3.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. TD Private Client Wealth LLC bought a new position in Trip.com Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. First Horizon Corp grew its position in Trip.com Group by 69.3% in the 1st quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 611 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 250 shares during the period. FNY Investment Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Trip.com Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Trip.com Group by 24.0% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,127 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after buying an additional 218 shares during the period. Finally, AdvisorShares Investments LLC boosted its stake in shares of Trip.com Group by 17.8% in the 4th quarter. AdvisorShares Investments LLC now owns 2,294 shares of the company’s stock worth $165,000 after buying an additional 347 shares during the last quarter. 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.