TRIP.COM(US:TCOM) HTSC·2026-02-27 02:35Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 15.4 billion RMB for Q4 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 20.8%, exceeding the consensus estimate by 3.7% [1][2] - Adjusted operating profit reached 3.2 billion RMB, slightly above expectations, with an adjusted operating margin of 20.7% [1][2] - The international business continues to show strong growth, with total bookings for the international OTA platform increasing by 60% year-over-year, contributing to 40% of total revenue [1][4] - The domestic tourism demand remains robust, with significant growth in niche markets such as silver-haired tourism and "entertainment + tourism" [3] Revenue and Profitability - Q4 2025 revenue breakdown includes accommodation at 6.3 billion RMB, transportation at 5.4 billion RMB, vacation at 1.1 billion RMB, and business travel at 0.8 billion RMB, with respective year-over-year growth rates of 21%, 12%, 21%, and 15% [2] - The company expects revenues of 71.2 billion RMB, 81.2 billion RMB, and 92.6 billion RMB for 2026, 2027, and 2028 respectively, with adjusted net profits projected at 19.3 billion RMB, 20.8 billion RMB, and 24.1 billion RMB [5][19] Market Position and Growth Drivers - The company is focusing on expanding its international business, with over 10 billion RMB invested in inbound tourism services, significantly enhancing its service capabilities [4] - The domestic tourism market is evolving with a trend towards customized travel experiences, contributing to the creation of new jobs and expanding the local tourism ecosystem [3] - The report highlights the company's strong position in the domestic OTA sector, supported by a solid brand and marketing strategy [5] Valuation - The target price for the company's stock is set at 598.0 HKD for the Hong Kong market and 76.4 USD for the US market, based on a 20x PE ratio for 2026 [5][11]