TRIP Should I Buy
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Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. The stock is currently in a bearish trend, with negative technical indicators and weak financial performance in the latest quarter. While hedge funds are increasing their positions, the lack of positive catalysts and mixed analyst sentiment suggest holding off on purchasing this stock until clearer signs of recovery or growth emerge.
The technical indicators for TRIP are bearish. The MACD is negative and expanding downward, the RSI is at 10.618, indicating oversold conditions, and the moving averages (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5) confirm a bearish trend. The stock is trading near its support level (S2: 9.631), which could provide some short-term stability, but the overall trend remains negative.
Hedge funds have increased their buying by 131.87% over the last quarter, indicating some institutional confidence. The company is exploring strategic alternatives for TheFork, which could potentially free up cash flow.
Analyst sentiment is mixed to negative, with multiple firms lowering price targets and maintaining Neutral or Underweight ratings. The stock has experienced a significant drop of over 19% following its earnings report.
In Q3 2025, the company showed modest growth with a 3.95% YoY revenue increase and a 35.90% YoY net income increase. However, Q4 2025 results were disappointing, with flat revenue of $411 million, a net loss of $38 million, and a GAAP EPS of -$0.33, missing expectations.
Analyst sentiment is mixed to negative. Barclays, Wedbush, UBS, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Jefferies have all lowered their price targets recently, citing concerns about revenue growth, margin stability, and strategic shifts. Ratings range from Neutral to Underweight, reflecting cautious optimism at best.
