Financial Performance - Q2 2024 net revenue increased by 14% year-over-year to RMB 12.8 billion (USD 1.8 billion)[4] - Q2 2024 net profit reached RMB 3.9 billion (USD 535 million), compared to RMB 648 million in the same period of 2023[3] - Q2 2024 adjusted EBITDA was RMB 4.4 billion (USD 611 million), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35%, up from 33% in the same period of 2023[5] - Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 24,677 million (USD 3,395 million), up from RMB 20,445 million in the same period in 2023[16] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reached RMB 20,127 million (USD 2,769 million), compared to RMB 16,801 million in 2023[16] - Operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 6,870 million (USD 945 million), up from RMB 5,218 million in 2023[16] - Net profit attributable to Trip.com Group Limited for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 8,145 million (USD 1,121 million), compared to RMB 4,006 million in 2023[17] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 12.46 (USD 1.71), up from RMB 6.14 in 2023[17] - Net profit for Q2 2024 reached RMB 3,833 million (USD 535 million), a significant increase from RMB 648 million in Q2 2023[18] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was RMB 4,436 million (USD 611 million), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35%[18] - Diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) for Q2 2024 were RMB 7.25 (USD 1.00), up from RMB 5.11 in Q2 2023[19] - Operating profit for the six months ending June 30, 2024, was RMB 6,870 million (USD 945 million)[18] - The company reported a net profit (non-GAAP) of RMB 4,985 million (USD 686 million) for Q2 2024, compared to RMB 3,434 million in Q2 2023[18] - The company's net profit (non-GAAP) for the six months ending June 30, 2024, was RMB 9,040 million (USD 1,244 million)[18] Revenue Breakdown - Accommodation booking revenue in Q2 2024 increased by 20% year-over-year to RMB 5.1 billion (USD 707 million)[4] - Travel package revenue in Q2 2024 surged by 42% year-over-year to RMB 1 billion (USD 141 million)[4] - Revenue from accommodation booking for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 9,632 million (USD 1,325 million), compared to RMB 7,765 million in 2023[16] - Revenue from transportation ticketing for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 9,871 million (USD 1,358 million), compared to RMB 8,970 million in 2023[16] - Revenue from travel packages for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,908 million (USD 263 million), up from RMB 1,108 million in 2023[16] Travel and Booking Trends - Domestic hotel bookings on the company's Chinese platform increased by approximately 20% year-over-year, driven by rapid growth in outbound and local travel[3] - Outbound hotel and flight bookings fully recovered to 100% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, significantly surpassing the industry average international flight recovery rate of over 70%[3] - Total revenue from the company's international OTA platform grew by approximately 70% year-over-year[3] Financial Position and Assets - As of June 30, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, and time deposits and wealth management products totaled RMB 99 billion (USD 13.6 billion)[6] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased from RMB43.983 billion ($7.094 billion) as of December 31, 2023 to RMB51.553 billion ($7.094 billion) as of June 30, 2024[14] - Total current assets grew from RMB88.732 billion ($16.725 billion) to RMB121.539 billion ($16.725 billion) over the same period[14] - Short-term investments increased from RMB11.410 billion ($1.776 billion) to RMB12.907 billion ($1.776 billion) as of June 30, 2024[14] - Prepaid expenses and other current assets rose from RMB15.591 billion ($2.596 billion) to RMB18.863 billion ($2.596 billion)[14] - Total assets expanded from RMB219.137 billion ($34.102 billion) to RMB247.823 billion ($34.102 billion) over the six-month period[14] - Total liabilities increased from RMB 96,131 million in 2023 to RMB 116,431 million in 2024, with current liabilities rising from RMB 72,411 million to RMB 92,116 million[15] - Total equity attributable to Trip.com Group Limited increased from RMB 122,184 million in 2023 to RMB 130,500 million in 2024[15] Debt and Financing - The company issued $1.5 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2029, including an additional $200 million due to the full exercise of the initial purchasers' option[7] - The convertible notes bear an annual interest rate of 0.75% and will be settled in cash upon conversion[7] - Concurrent with the notes offering, the company repurchased approximately 6 million ADSs for a total consideration of $300 million[8] - Interest expenses for the six months ending June 30, 2024, were RMB 1,013 million (USD 139 million)[18] Accounting and Reporting - The company provides non-GAAP financial measures to supplement GAAP financial statements, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin[11] - Revenue from product development under IFRS for the six months ending June 30, 2024, was RMB 6,155 million[22] - Sales and marketing expenses under IFRS for the six months ending June 30, 2024, were RMB 5,156 million[22] - Product R&D expenses under US GAAP were RMB 5,627 million, adjusted to RMB 5,595 million under IFRS[23] - Sales and marketing expenses under US GAAP were RMB 4,110 million, adjusted to RMB 4,104 million under IFRS[23] - Operating profit under US GAAP was RMB 5,218 million, adjusted to RMB 5,307 million under IFRS[23] - Net profit under US GAAP was RMB 4,022 million, adjusted to RMB 4,043 million under IFRS[23] - Total assets under US GAAP were RMB 247,823 million, adjusted to RMB 247,492 million under IFRS[24] - Total liabilities under US GAAP were RMB 116,431 million, adjusted to RMB 115,527 million under IFRS[24] - Total equity under US GAAP was RMB 131,392 million, adjusted to RMB 131,965 million under IFRS[24] - Intangible assets and land use rights under US GAAP were RMB 12,551 million, adjusted to RMB 12,623 million under IFRS[24] - Property, plant, and equipment under US GAAP were RMB 5,083 million, adjusted to RMB 4,932 million under IFRS[24] - Investments under US GAAP were RMB 45,392 million, adjusted to RMB 42,792 million under IFRS[24] - Available-for-sale debt investments are measured at fair value under US GAAP, with unrealized gains or losses reflected in "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" in the consolidated balance sheet[27] - Under IFRS, certain debt investments are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss due to failing the SPPI test[27] - Under US GAAP, preferred stock investments require fair value adjustments through income or other comprehensive income, which is not applicable under IFRS[28] - Convertible bonds are measured at amortized cost under US GAAP, with any difference between initial carrying amount and repayment amount recognized as interest expense using the effective interest method[28] - Under IFRS, convertible bonds are designated as measured at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss, except for credit risk changes which are recognized in other comprehensive income[28] - Software is recorded under property, plant, and equipment under US GAAP[28] - Under IFRS, software is reported under intangible assets, requiring reclassification from property, plant, and equipment[28] Corporate Events - The company will hold an earnings conference call on August 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (August 27, 8:00 AM Hong Kong Time)[9] Shareholder Information - Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (non-GAAP) for Q2 2024 were 687,977,626[19]

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) ("Trip.com Group" or the "Company"), a leading one-stop travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and corporate travel management, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2024.Key Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2024Domestic and international businesses sustained growth across all segments in the second quarter ...

Group 1 - Trip.com Group Limited is expected to report Q2 earnings of 74 cents per share, an increase from 71 cents per share in the same period last year [1] - Projected quarterly revenue for Trip.com Group is $1.79 billion [1] - The company recently priced an offering of $1.3 billion cash-par settled convertible senior notes due 2029 [1] Group 2 - Analysts have a consensus price target of $56.38 for Trip.com Group, with a high target of $76 and a low of $30 [2] - Recent analyst ratings include a Buy rating from Benchmark with a price target of $72, and TD Cowen raised its price target from $53 to $63 [2] - The average price target from the most recent ratings by Benchmark, Barclays, and TD Cowen is $70.33, indicating a potential upside of 65.10% for Trip.com Group [2]

In the latest market close, Trip.com (TCOM) reached $42.60, with a -0.91% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.89%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.44%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.67%.Heading into today, shares of the travel services company had lost 5.06% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 2.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.17% in that time.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performa ...

The market expects Trip.com (TCOM) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on A ...

Company Performance - Trip.com (TCOM) stock closed at $42.01, reflecting a +1.45% change from the previous day, which is lower than the S&P 500's gain of 1.61% [1] - The stock has decreased by 10.79% over the past month, underperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 2.85% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.88% [1] - The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for August 26, 2024, with an expected EPS of $0.74, indicating a 5.71% growth year-over-year, and anticipated revenue of $1.78 billion, representing a 14.96% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $3.20 per share and revenue of $7.31 billion, reflecting increases of +16.79% and +17.4% respectively from the previous year [2] - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Trip.com are important as they indicate evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's outlook [2] Valuation and Industry Ranking - Trip.com has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with a recent 3.45% decrease in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [3] - The company is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.94, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 18.43 [3] - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 182, placing it in the bottom 29% of over 250 industries [3]

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961), a leading one-stop travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management, will announce its financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024 on Monday, August 26, 2024, U.S. Time.Trip.com Group's management team will host a conference call at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on August 26, 2024 (or 8:00 AM on August 27, 2024 in ...

Company Performance - Trip.com (TCOM) closed at $41.87, reflecting a -0.92% change compared to the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.47% [1] - Over the past month, Trip.com shares have decreased by 14.26%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 have lost 2.38% and 4.45%, respectively [1] - The upcoming earnings disclosure is projected to show earnings of $0.74 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 5.71%, with revenue expected to reach $1.78 billion, a 14.96% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $3.20 per share and revenue at $7.31 billion, representing increases of +16.79% and +17.4% from the prior year [2] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Trip.com are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [2] Valuation and Industry Ranking - Trip.com has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 3.45% in the past month [3] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.21, which is lower than the industry average of 17.92, indicating that Trip.com is trading at a discount compared to its peers [3] - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, placing it in the bottom 19% of over 250 industries [3]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to Trip com Group (TCOM) with a target price of $54 62, representing a 25 8% upside from the current price of $43 43 [1][5] Core Views - Trip com Group is the leader in China's online travel market and is expanding globally through strategic acquisitions and technological innovation [1][14] - The company has demonstrated strong resilience and recovery post-pandemic, with 2023 revenue and non-GAAP net profit surpassing pre-pandemic levels [60][61] - Trip com Group's international business has become a significant growth driver, with overseas revenue accounting for 13 2% of total revenue in 2023, up from 9 5% in 2018 [77] Business Overview Domestic Market Leadership - Trip com Group dominates China's OTA market with a strong presence in high-end hotels and a comprehensive supply chain network [21][27] - The company has a healthy user base, with 87% of users being middle to high-income consumers and 66% aged between 80s and 90s [34][38] International Expansion - Trip com Group has accelerated its global expansion through acquisitions like Skyscanner and Trip com, establishing a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America [14][78] - The company's international revenue reached RMB 5 89 billion in 2023, nearly doubling from 2018 levels [77] Financial Performance - Trip com Group's 2023 revenue reached RMB 44 56 billion, a 122 2% YoY increase, with non-GAAP net profit of RMB 13 07 billion, up 910 1% YoY [6] - The company's 2024-2026 revenue is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 15 6%, with non-GAAP net profit expected to reach RMB 20 36 billion by 2026 [6] Growth Drivers Domestic Market - Trip com Group benefits from China's post-pandemic travel recovery, with domestic travel demand remaining strong [63][65] - The company's focus on high-end hotels and cross-selling opportunities between transportation and accommodation services drives revenue growth [24][26] International Market - Trip com Group's overseas platforms, Trip com and Skyscanner, are key growth engines, with Trip com's revenue contribution expected to exceed 10% in 2024 [87] - The company's differentiated strategy in Asia and non-confrontational approach in欧美 markets have helped it gain market share [85][86] Industry Outlook - China's tourism industry is expected to maintain steady growth, with online penetration rates continuing to rise, benefiting leading OTA platforms like Trip com Group [55] - The global online travel market has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with Trip com Group well-positioned to capture growth opportunities in both domestic and international markets [70][74] Strategic Initiatives - Trip com Group has invested heavily in technology, including AI and big data, to enhance user experience and operational efficiency [81] - The company's localized services and multi-language support have improved its competitiveness in international markets [81][82]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for Trip.com Group [4][64]. Core Views - Concerns in the market regarding potential pressure on hotel and flight prices in 2024 and increased competition from local players like Meituan and Douyin are addressed. However, the report argues that Trip.com has high user stickiness, strong consumer spending power, and a deep inventory supply, which positions it well against other OTA platforms [2][9]. - The recovery of outbound tourism is highlighted as a significant growth driver, with Trip.com expected to outperform the industry in this segment due to its localized service advantages and low commission rates [2][3]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Trip.com Group is a leading online travel agency (OTA) that offers a comprehensive range of travel services globally, including over 1.2 million accommodation options and partnerships with more than 480 airlines [14][15]. - The company has established a robust business matrix that includes accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, vacation services, and business travel management [20][21]. Industry Analysis - The tourism industry is experiencing a strong recovery, with domestic travel expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2024. The report anticipates that outbound travel will recover to over 80% of 2019 levels [25][26]. - The online travel market's penetration is projected to increase, with online sales expected to reach 76% by 2027 [29][30]. Business Performance and Forecast - Revenue forecasts for Trip.com are set at 52.5 billion, 60.3 billion, and 68.5 billion yuan for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 18.0%, 14.8%, and 13.7% [3][62]. - The report predicts net profit for the same years to be 12.285 billion, 14.879 billion, and 17.164 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 23.87%, 21.12%, and 15.36% [3][62]. Competitive Positioning - Trip.com is positioned favorably against competitors like Booking and Expedia due to its lower commission rates and a diversified service offering that includes cross-selling opportunities [57][58]. - The company has a strong user base that is less price-sensitive, which enhances its competitive edge in the market [39][42]. Growth Drivers - The recovery of inbound tourism and the expansion of overseas business are identified as key growth drivers, with Trip.com leveraging its international presence and partnerships to enhance service offerings [54][60]. - The report emphasizes the importance of a well-developed membership system that contributes to customer loyalty and higher spending [45][46].