Trip.com Surges 4.25% on $320M Volume (366th) as Russell and Others Boost Stakes 48.7% to 57.8% Amid Analyst Ratings Split

On August 13, 2025, Trip.com (TCOM) surged 4.25% with a trading volume of $320 million, ranking 366th in market activity. Institutional investor activity highlighted renewed confidence, as Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its stake by 48.7% in Q1, acquiring 781,916 additional shares to hold 0.37% of the company valued at $151.7 million. Cerity Partners LLC and Principal Financial Group also increased holdings by 57.8% and 4.1%, respectively, reflecting broader institutional support.

Analyst sentiment remained cautiously optimistic, with Bank of America raising its price target to $70 and Mizuho assigning a "strong-buy" rating. However, Wall Street Zen downgraded to "hold," signaling divergent views on near-term momentum. The stock trades at a 17.24 P/E ratio and 0.06 beta, indicating defensive positioning amid market volatility. Recent coverage emphasized growth in corporate travel solutions and integrated services across its Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Travelfusion platforms.

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