TripAdvisor stock price target raised to $17 by Cantor Fitzgerald

Published 23/07/2025, 13:14
TripAdvisor stock price target raised to $17 by Cantor Fitzgerald

Investing.com - Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) to $17.00 from $11.00 while maintaining an Underweight rating on the stock. Currently trading at $17.79, TripAdvisor has shown strong momentum with a 20.45% YTD return. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued despite trading near its 52-week high of $18.66.

The research firm expects TripAdvisor’s second-quarter 2025 revenue growth to reach 6.6% year-over-year, aligning with the company’s guidance range of 5%-8% and current consensus forecasts.

Cantor Fitzgerald anticipates Core TripAdvisor segment revenue to improve to -2% year-over-year, representing a 7-point acceleration, while Viator segment growth is projected to remain steady at 10.5% year-over-year.

For third-quarter 2025, the firm forecasts total revenues of $570 million, up 7.2% year-over-year, slightly below Street expectations of 7.4% growth, with both Core TripAdvisor and Viator segments expected to see slight deceleration to -1.9% and 10% year-over-year, respectively.

The firm projects full-year 2025 EBITDA margins to compress approximately 2 percentage points year-over-year to 16.5%, partly offset by reduced personnel costs at Core TripAdvisor, while expecting the company to maintain its annual revenue growth guidance of 5-7%.

In other recent news, TripAdvisor has been the focus of significant investor interest following the disclosure that activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a 9% stake in the company. This stake, valued at approximately $160 million, has prompted various analysts to weigh in on the company’s prospects. Bernstein SocGen Group analyst Richard Clarke reiterated an Outperform rating with a $20.00 price target, suggesting that the stock is currently undervalued. Meanwhile, BTIG maintained its Buy rating and also set a $20.00 price target, citing potential strategic interest and hidden value in TripAdvisor.

In contrast, DA Davidson continues to hold a Neutral rating with a $16.25 price target, incorporating TripAdvisor into its STAMPEDE list under the "A for Activist" category due to Starboard’s involvement. Similarly, BofA Securities initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $19.00 price target, highlighting challenges in TripAdvisor’s core hotel price comparison business. The company is reportedly focusing on its Viator experiences platform and TheFork restaurant reservation service to address these challenges. These developments reflect a dynamic landscape for TripAdvisor as it navigates both challenges and opportunities in the market.

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