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    Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP)

    Q4 2024 Earnings Summary

    Reported on Jan 1, 1970 (Before Market Open)
    Pre-Earnings Price$17.70Last close (Feb 19, 2025)
    Post-Earnings Price$17.21Open (Feb 20, 2025)
    Price Change
    $-0.49(-2.77%)
    MetricYoY ChangeReason

    Total Revenue

    +1059% (from $39M to $411M)

    Dramatic revenue growth in Q4 2024 was driven by a broad-based rebound across segments, notably with Viator increasing by 15% (from $161M to $185M), which more than offset declines in other segments; this change reflects both a strong market recovery and a strategic rebalancing of the revenue mix compared to Q4 2023.

    Brand Tripadvisor Revenue

    –6% (from $218M to $204M)

    A modest decline in Brand Tripadvisor revenue was observed, primarily due to weaker performance in core areas (e.g., Tripadvisor-branded hotels and experiences) in Q4 2024 relative to Q4 2023, suggesting that normalization trends in travel demand and pricing pressures continued to impact this segment.

    Tripadvisor-Branded Hotels

    –8% (from $136M to $125M)

    The decline in hotel revenue by 8% was driven by a softer pricing environment and reduced click volumes, reflecting normalization in market conditions compared to the previous period; these headwinds led to a lower contribution from the hotels segment in Q4 2024.

    Experiences/Dining Revenue

    –10.5% (from $38M to $34M)

    Experiences and Dining revenue experienced a 10.5% decline, likely due to a strategic shift (such as moving to a self-service model) and decreased demand in line with broader market trends, contrasting with the higher growth observed in prior periods.

    Viator Revenue

    +15% (from $161M to $185M)

    Viator’s strong performance with a 15% increase reflects continued secular tailwinds (e.g., shift to online experiences), higher gross booking volumes, and improved marketing efficiency—a trend that builds on its robust Q4 2023 performance.

    Media & Advertising Revenue

    Relatively Flat

    This segment remained stable at $36M, indicating that despite other shifts in the portfolio, media and advertising revenue was maintained through consistent advertising activity and pricing, similar to prior periods.

    TheFork Revenue

    Relatively Flat

    TheFork also remained unchanged at $49M, suggesting that its steady performance—supported by balanced demand and strategic partnerships—continued in Q4 2024, consistent with the previous quarter’s performance.

    Cost of Goods Sold

    –92% (from $36M to $3M)

    The 92% decrease in cost of goods sold is striking and likely reflects a change in cost allocation or a one-off adjustment tied to a lower weighted average of high-cost segments in Q4 2024 versus 2023, signaling a sharp improvement in cost efficiencies.

    SG&A Expenses

    –74% (from $226M to $59M)

    A 74% reduction in SG&A expenses indicates significant cost management and operational efficiencies; lower spending on restructuring, marketing, and administrative overhead in Q4 2024 contrasts sharply with the high expenses recorded in Q4 2023.

    Net Income

    –97% (from $32M to $1M)

    Despite higher total revenue, net income dropped by 97% due to a combination of sharply reduced margins, lower operating income, and persistent fixed or non-recurring cost pressures in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023.

    Basic EPS

    –96% (from $0.23 to $0.01)

    The 96% decline in Basic EPS directly reflects the near collapse of net income on a per-share basis, mirroring the dramatic contraction in profitability despite the revenue surge.

    Capital Expenditures

    +44% (from $16M to $23M)

    An increase of 44% in capital expenditures in Q4 2024 points to higher investments in infrastructure and business expansion initiatives as compared to Q4 2023, indicating a strategic push to support future growth.

    Net Change in Cash

    Improved by 16% (from –$57M to –$48M)

    Although the company still experienced a cash decline, the 16% improvement in net change in cash suggests a reduction in cash outflows relative to Q4 2023, potentially due to better working capital management and lower financing outlays.