Research analysts at Litchfield Hills Research have provided their estimates for Travelzoo’s earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2026, projecting an EPS of $0.15. This forecast was included in a note to investors on Tuesday, March 3. The consensus estimate for Travelzoo’s full-year earnings currently stands at $1.09 per share.
In addition to the Q1 forecast, Litchfield Hills Research also anticipates EPS of $0.17 for Q2 2026, $0.07 for Q3 2026, $0.14 for Q1 2027, $0.09 for Q3 2027, and $0.57 for the full year 2027. Several other analysts have also weighed in on the company’s performance and stock outlook.
Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold” rating on Travelzoo shares on January 9, while Ascendiant Capital Markets revised their price target from $26.00 to $23.00, maintaining a “buy” rating in a November report. Conversely, Zacks Research downgraded Travelzoo from a “hold” to a “strong sell” rating recently. Barrington Research reduced its price target from $13.00 to $8.00, issuing an “outperform” rating. Meanwhile, UBS Group maintained its price target at $23.00.
Currently, three analysts have rated Travelzoo as a “buy,” one has given it a “hold,” and one has assigned a “sell” rating. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “hold” and a consensus price target of $18.00.
Travelzoo’s Stock Performance and Earnings Report
On Wednesday, NASDAQ: TZOO shares opened at $6.36. The company’s stock has experienced a one-year low of $4.72 and a high of $16.56. The 50-day moving average price is $6.11, while the two-hundred day moving average price is $7.82. Travelzoo has a market capitalization of $69.51 million and a P/E ratio of 16.74.
Travelzoo’s latest quarterly earnings report, released on February 19, revealed that the company reported an EPS of $0.00, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.11 by ($0.11). The firm generated revenue of $22.47 million, slightly below analysts’ expectations of $22.54 million. The company also reported a negative return on equity of 120.98% and a net margin of 4.98%.
Recent Institutional Activity
Recent transactions have involved various institutional investors buying and selling shares of Travelzoo. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake worth approximately $702,000 during the second quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd also entered a new position valued at around $171,000.
LSV Asset Management increased its stake by 26.8%, now holding 45,400 shares valued at $578,000 after acquiring an additional 9,600 shares. Similarly, Man Group plc boosted its holdings by 26.3%, owning 74,179 shares valued at $944,000.
Notably, Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake by an impressive 1,242.5%, now owning 2,148 shares worth $27,000. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds currently own 27.39% of Travelzoo’s stock.
In corporate insider activity, CEO Holger Bartel purchased 40,000 shares on February 24 at an average price of $5.43, totaling $217,200. Following this acquisition, Bartel owns 200,000 shares valued at approximately $1,086,000, marking a 25.00% increase in his ownership.
Additionally, major shareholder Azzurro Capital Inc sold 40,000 shares on December 26 at an average price of $6.97, which amounted to a total of $278,800. After this transaction, Azzurro Capital directly owned 3,662,696 shares, valued at about $25.53 million, reflecting a 1.08% decrease in ownership.
Over the last ninety days, insiders acquired 200,000 shares valued at $1,077,000 and sold 102,500 shares worth $727,150. Currently, 43.20% of Travelzoo’s stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Travelzoo, founded in 1998 and publicly traded since 2003 under the ticker symbol TZOO, is a global internet media company that publishes curated travel, entertainment, and local deals to millions of subscribers. The company generates revenue primarily through media commissions, advertising, and marketing services provided to its partners in the travel industry.
