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TripAdvisor Inc

NASDAQ: TRIP Travel Services
$9.79
▼ $0.08 (−0.81%) today
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Q4 2024 Earnings

Reported Feb 20, 2025, 7:01am ET · SEC source
$0.30
Beat +40.85%
EPS · est. $0.21
$411.0M
Beat +2.75%
Revenue · est. $400.0M
−3.1%
Trailing market
TRIP vs S&P since report
2 quarters
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−15%−10%−5%0Feb 20Feb 21report 7:01am ETearnings−1.4%−16.3%
−15%−10%−5%0Feb 20Feb 21earnings−1.4%−16.3%
TRIP −16.3%S&P 500 −1.4%
−15%−10%−5%0Feb 20Feb 21report 7:01am ETearnings−1.7%−16.3%
−15%−10%−5%0Feb 20Feb 21earnings−1.7%−16.3%
TRIP −16.3%NASDAQ −1.7%
−18%−12%−6%0Feb 19Feb 28report 7:01am ETearnings−4.1%−18.3%
−18%−12%−6%0Feb 19Feb 28earnings−4.1%−18.3%
TRIP −18.3%S&P 500 −4.1%
−18%−12%−6%0Feb 19Feb 28report 7:01am ETearnings−7.0%−18.3%
−18%−12%−6%0Feb 19Feb 28earnings−7.0%−18.3%
TRIP −18.3%NASDAQ −7.0%
−6.78%
Day of report
−8.42%
Next session
−12.42%
One week
−9.03%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −5.95%.

Did TRIP Beat Earnings? Q4 2024 Results

TripAdvisor closed out 2024 with a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, posting earnings per share of $0.30 against a consensus estimate of $0.21, a beat of roughly 40.85%, while revenue of $411.00 million edged past Wall Street's $400.01 million forecast and grew 5.4% year-over-year. The headline numbers, however, mask a company in active transition: GAAP net income collapsed 94% to just $2.00 million in the quarter, weighed down by $21.00 million in restructuring charges tied to workforce reductions concentrated in the legacy Brand Tripadvisor segment, where full-year revenue fell 8% to $949.00 million. The growth story belongs to Viator, the experiences marketplace, which expanded Q4 revenue 16% to $186.00 million and swung to $33.00 million in full-year adjusted EBITDA. Management expects an additional $9.00 to $11.00 million in restructuring costs in Q1 2025, and the planned merger with Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, valued at approximately $435.00 million, remains on track to close in Q2 2025, a deal that would end the company's controlled-company structure and reshape its governance.

Key Takeaways
  • Viator revenue grew 16% YoY in Q4 driven by strong gross bookings value growth of approximately 17%
  • TheFork revenue grew 23% YoY in Q4 with bookings growth of approximately 9%
  • Brand Tripadvisor revenue declined 6% YoY driven by branded hotels weakness
  • Marketing costs increased 22% YoY in Q4 to 37% of revenue
  • Restructuring costs of $21 million incurred in Q4 primarily in Brand Tripadvisor segment

“Across Tripadvisor Group, we exited 2024 with momentum, delivering meaningful progress against our strategic priorities, and strengthening our portfolio revenue and adjusted EBITDA mix.”

TripAdvisor CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Management expects to continue strategic progress across segments in 2025, leaning into group capabilities and strengths. The CFO stated the 2025 plan reflects a disciplined approach to investment in key initiatives and resource alignment, which the company believes lays the foundation for long-term growth in revenue and profit. Additional restructuring costs of $9 million to $11 million are expected in Q1 2025, primarily in the Brand Tripadvisor segment. The LTRIP merger is expected to close in Q2 2025.

TRIP YoY Financials

Q4 2024 vs Q4 2023 · SEC filings Q4 2023 Q4 2024
$0$200.0M$400.0M$390.0M$411.0MRevenue$329.0M$384.0MGross Profit$32.0M$2.0MNet Income
$0$200.0M$400.0MRevenueGross ProfitNet Income

TRIP Revenue by Segment

Viator$186.0M+16.0%
Brand Tripadvisor$204.0M−6.0%
Experiences
Hotels and Other
Branded Hotels$125.0M−7.0%
Tripadvisor Branded Hotels
Tripadvisor-branded hotels
Hotels

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.