Why These 15 Travel & Leisure Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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6. Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 34

Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) is an online travel company.

The stock has delivered stellar gains so far this year as there are rumors of an acquisition. An SEC filing showed a non-binding offer from an undisclosed bidder named “Party 7” that is proposing to acquire its shares at $18 to $19 per share. The company’s special committee thinks it is inadequate, but the possibility alone has investors excited.

In addition, Tripadvisor has its own acquisitions going. Tripadvisor announced a merger agreement to acquire Liberty TripAdvisor in a transaction valued at approximately $435 million. This deal involves converting Liberty TripAdvisor’s shares into cash payments and Tripadvisor common stock. Upon completion, Tripadvisor plans to retire approximately 27 million shares currently held by Liberty TripAdvisor.

Tripadvisor is expected to release its next earnings report on February 20, 2025.

The consensus price target of $17.5 implies 4.94% downside.

TRIP stock is up 24.64% year-to-date.

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