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Citi is bullish on these 2 Chinese travel stocks heading into the autumn holidays

Citi reiterated Buy ratings on Tongcheng (THG) and Trip.com (TCOM), citing attractive valuations and upcoming holidays as potential catalysts. Tongcheng reported Q2 2026 revenue of RMB 5.0 billion and net profit of RMB 851 million. Trip.com faces near-term headwinds but is expected to outperform in 2027. Analysts adjusted TCOM's price target to $60, maintaining Buy ratings.

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Published Sep 21, 2026, 7:10 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
medium confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TCOMBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst coverage adds fresh perspective on earnings and seasonal demand, offering a short‑term trading angle.

02

Market read

Earnings and analyst rating provide a new catalyst for Trip.com, with limited broader market impact.

03

What to watch

Potential impact of extreme weather and oil price volatility on travel costs.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post‑quarter release

Background

Citi highlights two Chinese travel platforms, Tongcheng and Trip.com, as attractive valuations ahead of the Mid‑Autumn Festival and Golden Week.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TCOMBullishMedium confidence
Context

Citi reiterates Buy on Trip.com, cites Q2 results and upcoming holiday demand as catalyst.

Expected impact

Potential modest upside in the next weeks as holiday travel picks up.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and holiday demand outlook provide a fresh catalyst, but macro softness tempers upside.

Market effects

Sector

Travel sector may see modest lift from Chinese holiday demand.

Regional

Chinese consumer travel spending could benefit related equities.

Global

Limited to travel and consumer discretionary themes.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Macro softness and take‑rate pressure could outweigh holiday demand boost.

Key entities

  • Company
    Trip.com

    Chinese online travel agency (ticker TCOM).

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