Q4 2024 Earnings Summary
Metric | YoY Change | Reason |
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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. |