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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$10.00
▲(38.12% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/24/26
Overall score is held back mainly by weaker financial quality (negative equity and reduced margins versus prior years) despite strong revenue momentum and positive cash generation. Technicals are supportive with strong trend signals, but overbought readings add near-term risk. Valuation is a clear positive due to a low P/E, while the earnings call supports the growth pivot but highlights profitability and volatility trade-offs.
Positive Factors
Membership Growth / Recurring Revenue
A 180% YTD increase in paid Club Members and management targeting ~25% of revenue from membership fees materially shifts revenue mix toward recurring, ratable income. This improves revenue predictability, increases lifetime value potential and supports scalable margin expansion as acquisition payback economics hold.
Negative Factors
Negative Stockholders' Equity
Negative equity signals a thin capital base and weak balance-sheet cushion, making the company more vulnerable to shocks. With modest total debt (~$6.6M), negative equity complicates leverage analysis, can constrain financing options and increases the risk that operating setbacks force dilutive raises or strategic trade-offs.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Membership Growth / Recurring Revenue
A 180% YTD increase in paid Club Members and management targeting ~25% of revenue from membership fees materially shifts revenue mix toward recurring, ratable income. This improves revenue predictability, increases lifetime value potential and supports scalable margin expansion as acquisition payback economics hold.
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Travelzoo (TZOO) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Travelzoo Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Travelzoo, an Internet media company, provides travel, entertainment, and local deals from travel and entertainment companies, and local businesses in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Its publications and products include Travelzoo Web...
How the Company Makes Money
Travelzoo primarily makes money by monetizing its audience through marketing and commerce arrangements with travel and entertainment suppliers. Key revenue streams include: (1) Advertising/listing and promotional fees: suppliers pay to have their ...

Travelzoo Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 19, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call communicated a strategic shift toward aggressive, ROI-driven investment in paid Club Member acquisition that is driving meaningful top-line growth (9% revenue growth, 180% membership growth YTD) and a larger share of recurring membership revenue, while materially compressing near-term profitability (GAAP and non-GAAP operating profits declined ~88% and ~83%, respectively). Management emphasized the economics of member acquisition (quick payback, Q4 CPA $34 vs $40 membership fee in the U.S.), healthy cash ($10.8M) and upcoming product launches (Travelzoo META Q2 2026), but flagged short-term volatility in advertising & commerce, one-time G&A items, and uncertainty around renewal/churn timing for the new member cohort.
Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Q4 consolidated revenue was $22.5M, up 9% year-over-year (7% in constant currencies, $22.1M). Advertising & commerce revenue was $18.3M and membership fees grew to $4.1M.
Negative Updates
Sharp Decline in GAAP Operating Profit
Q4 GAAP operating profit fell to $0.6M (3% of revenue) from $4.9M a year earlier — an ~88% decrease, driven by higher marketing/acquisition spending.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Q4 consolidated revenue was $22.5M, up 9% year-over-year (7% in constant currencies, $22.1M). Advertising & commerce revenue was $18.3M and membership fees grew to $4.1M.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that they expect year‑over‑year revenue growth to continue into Q1 2026 and beyond as membership fee revenue (recognized ratably over a 12‑month subscription) ramps — membership fees are expected to be roughly 25% of revenue this year — and they will spend more on member acquisition in 2026 provided the attractive, quick payback holds. Key metrics cited: consolidated Q4 2025 revenue $22.5M (constant‑currency $22.1M), advertising & commerce $18.3M, membership fees $4.1M, Q4 operating profit $0.6M (3% of revenue), GAAP operating margin 2%, non‑GAAP operating profit $0.9M (4%), Club Member growth 180% YTD, average acquisition costs $28 (Q1), $38 (Q2), $40 (Q3) and $34 (Q4) with the Q4 example of a $40 membership fee plus $10 of same‑quarter transaction revenue, cash and restricted cash $10.8M (12/31/25) and operating cash flow $1.5M; they warned short‑term EPS/net‑income volatility (Q4 acquisition spend reduced EPS by ~$0.08), noted the U.S. membership fee increase to $50 effective Jan 1, 2026, and expect the first Travelzoo META experiences in Q2 2026.

Travelzoo Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong TTM revenue growth and currently positive operating/free cash flow support the score, but profitability is meaningfully compressed versus 2023–2024 and the balance sheet is a key risk due to negative stockholders’ equity.
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
66
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue92.85M91.72M83.90M84.48M70.60M62.71M
Gross Profit73.71M73.64M73.43M73.54M60.60M51.32M
EBITDA6.96M7.96M19.41M17.46M9.75M505.00K
Net Income4.01M4.70M13.56M12.37M6.63M911.00K
Balance Sheet
Total Assets50.94M45.11M54.72M58.27M73.59M101.79M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments10.57M10.01M17.06M15.71M18.69M43.81M
Total Debt6.62M10.18M8.12M9.25M11.30M12.29M
Total Liabilities54.09M47.53M50.37M47.64M59.98M101.42M
Stockholders Equity-8.27M-7.51M-462.00K5.94M9.01M-4.23M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow6.18M5.60M20.92M10.42M-24.63M-8.11M
Operating Cash Flow6.23M5.66M21.10M10.68M-23.12M-8.08M
Investing Cash Flow-52.00K-65.00K-177.00K-39.00K-1.31M104.00K
Financing Cash Flow-7.42M-13.07M-18.97M-14.15M1.28M-11.16M

Travelzoo Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price7.24
Price Trends
50DMA
6.10
Positive
100DMA
6.39
Positive
200DMA
8.20
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
0.18
Negative
RSI
68.78
Neutral
STOCH
84.91
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TZOO, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 7.24 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.24, above the 50-day MA of 6.10, and below the 200-day MA of 8.20, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.18 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 68.78 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.91 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TZOO.

Travelzoo Risk Analysis

Travelzoo disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Travelzoo reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Travelzoo Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
67
Neutral
$29.42M8.96%-21.90%523.40%
62
Neutral
$97.63M6.47-51.84%9.16%-64.44%
60
Neutral
$48.67B4.58-11.27%4.14%2.83%-41.78%
55
Neutral
$69.99M-7.86-16.69%-5.62%-4.10%
47
Neutral
$82.89M-4.32-134.23%-18.01%41.67%
$2.54M-194.72%-8.74%88.46%
* Communication Services Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TZOO
Travelzoo
8.93
-5.73
-39.09%
MCHX
Marchex
1.58
0.19
13.67%
FLNT
Fluent
2.78
0.44
18.80%
WIMI
WiMi Hologram Cloud
1.60
-2.56
-61.54%
VSME
VS Media Holdings Limited Class A
0.92
-11.88
-92.81%

Travelzoo Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Travelzoo Posts Q1 2026 Results Highlighting Membership Growth
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
Travelzoo reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 23, with revenue rising 5% year over year to $24.3 million and GAAP operating profit of $3.4 million, driven by advertising, commissions and growing membership fees. Earnings per share were $0...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Travelzoo Shareholders Back Leadership, Governance and Pay Plans
Positive
Apr 20, 2026
On February 19, 2026, Travelzoo granted Global Chief Executive Officer Holger Bartel a nonqualified stock option to purchase 600,000 shares at an exercise price of $5.05 per share, vesting semi-annually in equal 25% installments over two years sta...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Travelzoo Posts Q4 Revenue Growth Amid Investment Phase
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
Travelzoo reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $22.5 million, a 9% year-over-year increase, with constant-currency growth of 7%, while consolidated operating profit reached $0.6 million and non-GAAP operating profit $0.9 million. Despite a net ...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Apr 24, 2026