TRIP
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TripAdvisor Inc. (TRIP) closed at $9.35 as of 2026-03-20, trading 47.5% below its 200-week moving average of $17.80. This places TRIP in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -48.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 24, TRIP is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.85 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 697 weeks of data, TRIP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 60 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -30.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1093 million, TRIP is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 16.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 5.0%. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 18.7% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 13.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TRIP would have grown to $28, compared to $577 for the S&P 500. TRIP has returned -9.2% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -22% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: TRIP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TRIP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying TRIP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -34.0% after 12 months (median -31.0%), compared to +6.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -40.7% vs +27.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TRIP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TRIP has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +-30.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 | 1 | 1.5% | -4.7% | -83.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Nov 2018 | 145 | 55.7% | -22.1% | -84.3% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 8.6% | -35.6% | -80.0% |
| Feb 2019 | Feb 2021 | 102 | 61.8% | -42.1% | -80.9% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 2 | 2.9% | -50.9% | -73.5% |
| Aug 2021 | Sep 2021 | 6 | 10.0% | -21.8% | -73.2% |
| Oct 2021 | Feb 2024 | 123 | 48.2% | -36.5% | -74.0% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 101+ | 48.3% | Ongoing | -62.7% |
| Average | 60 | — | +-30.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRIP below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, TripAdvisor Inc. (TRIP) is trading 47.5% below its 200-week moving average of $17.80. The current price is $9.35.
What is TRIP's 200-week moving average price?
TripAdvisor Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $17.80 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when TRIP drops below its 200-week moving average?
TRIP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -30.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 60 weeks on average.
Is TRIP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TRIP as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 24 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 16.1%. Return on equity is 5.0%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TRIP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 13.4 years, $100 invested in TRIP would have grown to $28, compared to $577 for the S&P 500. That's -9.2% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. TRIP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20