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Travelzoo (TZOO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TZOO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $25
1 Year Target Price $25
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 53.27% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 110.29M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.04 | 1Y Target Price 25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.04 | 1Y Target Price 25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 9.41 - 24.85 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.41 - 24.85 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.9 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-23 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.226 | Actual 0.12 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.49% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.62% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 18.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) 63.29% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.04 | Forward PE 14.27 | Enterprise Value 109372140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.26 |
Enterprise Value 109372140 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.15 | Shares Outstanding 11095100 | Shares Floating 6419237 |
Shares Outstanding 11095100 | Shares Floating 6419237 | ||
Percent Insiders 45.11 | Percent Institutions 41.43 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Travelzoo
Company Overview
History and Background
Travelzoo was founded in 1998 and initially focused on publishing travel deals online. It evolved from a newsletter to a global media commerce company, providing travel and entertainment deals to its subscribers.
Core Business Areas
- North America: Publishes travel and entertainment deals across North America, including deals on hotels, flights, and local experiences.
- Europe: Operates a similar business model to North America, offering localized travel and entertainment deals to European subscribers.
- Asia Pacific: Extends its reach into the Asia Pacific region, providing travel deals tailored to local markets.
Leadership and Structure
Travelzoo is led by Holger Bartel (Global CEO). The organizational structure includes regional teams responsible for deal sourcing, marketing, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Travelzoo Website & App: A platform where Travelzoo publishes travel and entertainment deals. Revenue is generated through commissions and advertising. Competitors include Expedia (EXPE), Booking Holdings (BKNG), and Groupon (GRPN). Exact market share data is difficult to pinpoint due to the fragmentation of the deals market. Number of members: 30 million globally.
- Newsletters: Travelzoo's newsletter distributes deals directly to subscribers' inboxes. Revenue generated is through commission. Competitors include Groupon (GRPN) for deal aggregation, but Travelzoo's deals are generally higher-end and more curated. Estimated revenue contribution is significant but not separately disclosed.
- Travelzoo Meta Search: A comprehensive meta search and booking tool. Competitors include Google Flights (GOOGL) and Kayak (BKNG). Estimated revenue contribution is significant but not separately disclosed.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The travel and entertainment deals industry is competitive and dynamic, influenced by economic conditions, consumer preferences, and technological advancements.
Positioning
Travelzoo positions itself as a provider of curated, high-quality travel and entertainment deals, differentiating itself from mass-market deal providers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global travel market is valued at trillions of dollars. The exact TAM for Travelzoo's niche is harder to quantify, but the company targets a segment of the market interested in curated travel experiences. Travelzoo's positioning allows it to capture a portion of the higher-end travel deals market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Large subscriber base
- Curated deal selection
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Dependence on travel industry trends
- Vulnerability to economic downturns
- Intense competition
- Fluctuating commission rates
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Partnerships with travel providers
- Development of new products and services
- Growth in experiential travel
Threats
- Economic recession
- Increased competition from online travel agencies
- Changes in consumer travel habits
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BKNG
- EXPE
- GRPN
Competitive Landscape
Travelzoo faces intense competition from larger online travel agencies and deal providers. Its competitive advantage lies in its curated deal selection and strong brand.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Travelzoo's growth has been impacted by economic cycles and shifts in the travel industry.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on Travelzoo's ability to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its deal offerings and enhancing its mobile app.
Summary
Travelzoo is a well-established brand in the travel deals space, but it operates in a highly competitive market. Its strengths include a large subscriber base and curated deal offerings. Challenges include competition and dependence on the travel industry. Recent initiatives should help drive growth, but the company needs to continue to innovate to remain relevant.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Market research reports
- Industry analysis
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Travelzoo
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2002-08-28 | Global CEO & Director Mr. Holger Bartel Ph.D. | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Internet Content & Information | Full time employees 227 | Website https://www.travelzoo.com |
Full time employees 227 | Website https://www.travelzoo.com | ||
Travelzoo, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an Internet media company that provides travel, entertainment, and local experiences worldwide. It operates in four segments: Travelzoo North America, Travelzoo Europe, Jack's Flight Club, and New Initiatives. The company offers Travelzoo website, Travelzoo Top 20 email newsletters, Standalone email newsletters, Travelzoo Network, Travelzoo mobile applications, Jack's Flight Club website, Jack's Flight Club mobile applications, and Jack's Flight Club newsletters. The company's Travelzoo website and newsletters include local deals and getaways listings that allow members to purchase vouchers for offers from local businesses, such as spas, hotels, and restaurants; Jack's Flight Club, a subscription service that provides members with information about exceptional airfares; and Travelzoo Network, a network of third-party websites that list travel deals published by the company. It serves airlines, hotels, cruise lines, vacations packagers, tour operators, destinations, car rental companies, travel agents, theater and performing arts groups, restaurants, spas, and activity companies. Travelzoo was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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