TripAdvisor price target lowered to $18 from $21 at B. Riley

B. Riley lowered the firm’s price target on TripAdvisor (TRIP) to $18 from $21 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. TripAdvisor reported mixed Q3 results, with Brand TA underperforming amid ongoing secular pressure in the high-margin hotel segment, while Viator met expectations but lags competitors like GetYourGuide, the analyst tells investors in a research note. A reduced emphasis on the core hotel business may continue to pressure revenue, keeping the firm on the sidelines until the impact of the restructuring becomes clearer, B. Riley says.