Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half of 2023 Financial Results

SHANGHAI, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) (“Trip.com Group” or the “Company”), a leading one-stop travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and corporate travel management, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2023.

Key Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2023

  • Domestic and international business continued to show robust recovery in the second quarter of 2023

– Domestic hotel bookings grew by 170% year over year and by over 60% compared to the pre-COVID level for the same period in 2019.

– Outbound hotel and air reservations recovered to over 60% of the pre-COVID level for the same period in 2019, surpassing the industry-wide recovery rate of 37% in terms of international air passenger volume for the same period.

– Air ticket bookings on the Company’s global OTA platform grew by over 120% year over year and nearly doubled compared to the pre-COVID level for the same period in 2019.

  • The Company delivered strong results in the second quarter of 2023 

– Total net revenue increased by 180% year over year and exceeded the pre-COVID level for the same period in 2019 by 29%.

– Net income for the second quarter was RMB648 million (US$91 million), which improved from RMB43 million for the same period in 2022.

– Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was RMB3.7 billion (US$507 million). Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33%, compared to 9% for the same period in 2022 and 31% for the previous quarter.

“During the second quarter of 2023, the demand for both domestic and international travel remained resilient.” said James Liang, Executive Chairman. “Despite limited air capacity recovery, the robust rebound of travel activities reflects travelers’ strong desire to explore the world. We remain optimistic about the enduring demand for travel and the long-term market outlook.”

“We are encouraged by our solid results in the second quarter,” said Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer. “With the thriving market demand and our outstanding performance, we are poised to take the lead in driving the industry’s recovery and actively creating an abundance of job opportunities alongside our esteemed business partners.”

Second Quarter of 2023 Financial Results and Business Updates

The Company’s business continued to recover significantly since the pent-up demand for travel remains strong, which led to an increasing volume of travel bookings.

For the second quarter of 2023, Trip.com Group reported net revenue of RMB11.2 billion (US$1.6 billion), representing a 180% increase from the same period in 2022 and a 22% increase from the previous quarter, primarily due to the substantial recovery of travel market.

Accommodation reservation revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB4.3 billion (US$591 million), representing a 216% increase from the same period in 2022 and a 23% increase from the previous quarter, primarily due to the substantial recovery of travel market.

Transportation ticketing revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB4.8 billion (US$664 million), representing a 173% increase from the same period in 2022 and a 16% increase from the previous quarter, primarily due to the substantial recovery of travel market.

Packaged-tour revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB722 million (US$100 million), representing a 492% increase from the same period in 2022 and an 87% increase from the previous quarter, primarily due to the substantial recovery of travel market.

Corporate travel revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB584 million (US$81 million), representing a 178% increase from the same period in 2022 and a 31% increase from the previous quarter, primarily due to the substantial recovery of travel market.

Cost of revenue for the second quarter of 2023 increased by 106% to RMB2.0 billion (US$277 million) from the same period in 2022 and increased by 23% from the previous quarter, primarily due to the substantial recovery of travel market. Cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was 18% for the second quarter of 2023.

Product development expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased by 67% to RMB3.0 billion (US$407 million) from the same period in 2022 and increased by 10% from the previous quarter, primarily due to an increase in product development personnel related expenses. Product development expenses as a percentage of net revenue was 26% for the second quarter of 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased by 185% to RMB2.4 billion (US$325 million) from the same period in 2022 and increased by 34% from the previous quarter, primarily due to an increase in expenses relating to sales and marketing promotion activities. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenue was 21% for the second quarter of 2023.

General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2023 increased by 58% to RMB955 million (US$132 million) from the same period in 2022 primarily due to an increase in general and administrative personnel related expenses and increased by 7% from the previous quarter. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenue was 8% for the second quarter of 2023.

Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB562 million (US$77 million), compared to RMB173 million for the same period in 2022 and RMB341 million for the previous quarter. The change in Trip.com Group’s effective tax rate was primarily due to the combined impacts of changes in respective profitability of its subsidiaries with different tax rates, certain non-taxable income or loss resulting from the fair value changes in equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes, and changes in valuation allowance provided for deferred tax assets.

Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB648 million (US$91 million), compared to RMB43 million for the same period in 2022 and RMB3.4 billion for the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB3.7 billion (US$507 million), compared to RMB355 million for the same period in 2022 and RMB2.8 billion for the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 9% for the same period in 2022 and 31% for the previous quarter.

Net income attributable to Trip.com Group’s shareholders for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB631 million (US$89 million), compared to RMB69 million for the same period in 2022 and RMB3.4 billion for the previous quarter. Excluding share-based compensation charges, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes recorded in other income/(expense) and their tax effects, non-GAAP net income attributable to Trip.com Group’s shareholders for the second quarter of 2023 was RMB3.4 billion (US$475 million), compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to Trip.com Group’s shareholders of RMB203 million for the same period in 2022 and non-GAAP net income attributable to Trip.com Group’s shareholders of RMB2.1 billion for the previous quarter.

Diluted earnings per ordinary share and per ADS was RMB0.94 (US$0.13) for the second quarter of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation charges, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes and their tax effects, non-GAAP diluted earnings per ordinary share and per ADS was RMB5.11 (US$0.70) for the second quarter of 2023. Each ADS currently represents one ordinary share of the Company.

As of June 30, 2023, the balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment, held to maturity time deposit and financial products was RMB75.0 billion (US$10.3 billion).

Conference Call

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 8:00 PM EST on September 4, 2023 (or 8:00 AM CST on September 5, 2023) following this announcement.

The conference call will be available live on Webcast and for replay at: https://investors.trip.com. The call will be archived for twelve months on our website.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the Participant Registration link below:

https://register.vevent.com/register/BI90bc7b46919e4b55a896bf30b59d4a4a 

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “is/are likely to,” “confident” or other similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management in this press release, as well as Trip.com Group’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, severe or prolonged downturn in the global or Chinese economy, general declines or disruptions in the travel industry, volatility in the trading price of Trip.com Group’s ADSs or shares, Trip.com Group’s reliance on its relationships and contractual arrangements with travel suppliers and strategic alliances, failure to compete against new and existing competitors, failure to successfully manage current growth and potential future growth, risks associated with any strategic investments or acquisitions, seasonality in the travel industry in the relevant jurisdictions where Trip.com Group operates, failure to successfully develop Trip.com Group’s existing or future business lines, damage to or failure of Trip.com Group’s infrastructure and technology, loss of services of Trip.com Group’s key executives, the impact of COVID-19 to Trip.com Group’s business operations, adverse changes in economic and political policies of the PRC government, inflation in China, risks and uncertainties associated with PRC laws and regulations with respect to the ownership structure of the variable interest entities and the contractual arrangements among Trip.com Group, the variable interest entities and their shareholders, and other risks outlined in Trip.com Group’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the issuance, and Trip.com Group does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Trip.com Group’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), Trip.com Group uses non-GAAP financial information related to adjusted net income attributable to Trip.com Group Limited, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted diluted earnings per ordinary share and per ADS, each of which is adjusted from the most comparable GAAP result to exclude the share-based compensation charges that are not tax deductible, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes, net of tax, and other applicable items. Trip.com Group’s management believes the non-GAAP financial measures facilitate better understanding of operating results from quarter to quarter and provide management with a better capability to plan and forecast future periods.

Non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP, does not have a standardized meaning under GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for GAAP results. A limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures is that non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges, fair value changes of equity securities investments and exchangeable senior notes and their tax effects that have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in Trip.com Group’s business for the foreseeable future.

Reconciliations of Trip.com Group’s non-GAAP financial data to the most comparable GAAP data included in the consolidated statement of operations are included at the end of this press release.

About Trip.com Group Limited

Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) is a leading global one-stop travel platform, integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products and services and differentiated travel content. It is the go-to destination for travelers in China, and increasingly for travelers around the world, to explore travel, get inspired, make informed and cost-effective travel bookings, enjoy hassle-free on-the-go support, and share travel experience. Founded in 1999 and listed on Nasdaq in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, the Company currently operates under a portfolio of brands, including Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com, and Skyscanner, with the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world.”

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Trip.com Group Limited

Tel: +86 (21) 3406-4880 X 12229

Email: [email protected]

Trip.com Group Limited


Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets


(In millions, except share and per share data)














December 31, 2022


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2023



RMB (million)

RMB (million)

USD (million)























ASSETS









Current assets:









Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


18,487


36,843


5,080



Short-term investments


25,545


18,532


2,556



Accounts receivable, net 


5,486


10,689


1,474



Prepayments and other current assets 


11,917


17,028


2,348












Total current assets


61,435


83,092


11,458












Property, equipment and software


5,204


5,192


716



Intangible assets and land use rights


12,825


12,738


1,757



Right-of-use asset


819


715


99



Investments (Includes held to maturity time deposit and

financial products of RMB15,527 million and RMB19,581

million as of December 31,2022 and June 30, 2023,

respectively)


50,177


54,757


7,551



Goodwill


59,337


59,382


8,189



Other long-term assets


570


624


86



Deferred tax asset


1,324


1,716


237












Total assets


191,691


218,216


30,093












LIABILITIES









Current liabilities:









Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt


32,674


32,414


4,470



Accounts payable


7,569


14,729


2,031



Advances from customers


8,278


13,505


1,862



Other current liabilities


12,718


15,029


2,073



Total current liabilities


61,239


75,677


10,436












Deferred tax liability


3,487


3,647


503



Long-term debt


13,177


19,697


2,716



Long-term lease liability


534


484


67



Other long-term liabilities


235


310


43












Total liabilities


78,672


99,815


13,765












SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY


















Total Trip.com Group Limited shareholders’ equity


112,283


117,649


16,224












Non-controlling interests


736


752


104












Total shareholders’ equity


113,019


118,401


16,328












Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity


191,691


218,216


30,093











Trip.com Group Limited


Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income/(Loss)

(In millions, except share and per share data)





















Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 2022


March 31, 2023


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2022


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2023



RMB (million)


RMB (million)


RMB (million)


USD (million)


RMB (million)


RMB (million)


USD (million)



















































Revenue:

















Accommodation reservation 


1,357


3,480


4,285


591


2,807


7,765


1,071



Transportation ticketing 


1,763


4,156


4,814


664


3,426


8,970


1,237



Packaged-tour 


122


386


722


100


246


1,108


153



Corporate travel


210


445


584


81


432


1,029


142



Others


564


744


857


118


1,216


1,601


221




















Total revenue


4,016


9,211


11,262


1,554


8,127


20,473


2,824




















Less: Sales tax and surcharges


(5)


(13)


(15)


(2)


(7)


(28)


(4)




















Net revenue


4,011


9,198


11,247


1,552


8,120


20,445


2,820




















Cost of revenue


(976)


(1,637)


(2,007)


(277)


(2,043)


(3,644)


(502)




















Gross profit


3,035


7,561


9,240


1,275


6,077


16,801


2,318




















Operating expenses:

















Product development *


(1,772)


(2,674)


(2,953)


(407)


(3,746)


(5,627)


(776)



Sales and marketing *


(826)


(1,755)


(2,355)


(325)


(1,669)


(4,110)


(567)



General and administrative *


(604)


(891)


(955)


(132)


(1,188)


(1,846)


(255)




















Total operating expenses


(3,202)


(5,320)


(6,263)


(864)


(6,603)


(11,583)


(1,598)




















(Loss)/income from operations


(167)


2,241


2,977


411


(526)


5,218


720




















Interest income 


544


441


513


71


1,135


954


132



Interest expense


(351)


(486)


(555)


(77)


(692)


(1,041)


(144)



Other income/(expense)


469


1,652


(1,961)


(270)


(238)


(309)


(43)




















Income/(loss) before income

tax expense and equity in

income of affiliates


495


3,848


974


135


(321)


4,822


665




















Income tax expense


(173)


(341)


(562)


(77)


(159)


(903)


(124)



Equity in (loss)/gain of affiliates


(279)


(133)


236


33


(478)


103


14




















Net income/(loss)


43


3,374


648


91


(958)


4,022


555




















Net loss/(income) attributable to non-

controlling interests


26


1


(17)


(2)


38


(16)


(2)




















Net income/(loss) attributable

to Trip.com Group Limited


69


3,375


631


89


(920)


4,006


553




















Earnings/(losses) per ordinary share 

















– Basic


0.10


5.18


0.97


0.13


(1.42)


6.14


0.85



– Diluted


0.10


5.02


0.94


0.13


(1.42)


5.98


0.82




















Earnings/(losses) per ADS 

















– Basic


0.10


5.18


0.97


0.13


(1.42)


6.14


0.85



– Diluted


0.10


5.02


0.94


0.13


(1.42)


5.98


0.82




















Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding 

















– Basic


647,866,001


651,849,468


653,392,956


653,392,956


647,843,829


652,625,256


652,625,256



– Diluted


650,906,465


672,743,729


671,942,381


671,942,381


647,843,829


670,838,392


670,838,392




















* Share-based compensation included in Operating expenses above is as follows:


  Product development 


146


179


234


32


253


413


57



  Sales and marketing 


28


31


44


6


46


75


10



  General and administrative 


130


168


219


30


228


387


53



















Trip.com Group Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of  GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(In millions, except %, share and per share data)





















Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended



June 30, 2022


March 31, 2023


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2022


June 30, 2023


June 30, 2023



RMB (million)


RMB (million)


RMB (million)


USD (million)


RMB (million)


RMB (million)


USD (million)



















































Net income/(loss)


43


3,374


648


91


(958)


4,022


555



Less: Interest income


(544)


(441)


(513)


(71)


(1,135)


(954)


(132)



Add: Interest expense


351


486


555


77


692


1,041


144



Add: Other (income)/expense


(469)


(1,652)


1,961


270


238


309


43



Add: Income tax expense


173


341


562


77


159


903


124



Add: Equity in loss/(income) of affiliates


279


133


(236)


(33)


478


(103)


(14)



(Loss)/income from operations


(167)


2,241


2,977


411


(526)


5,218


720



Add: Share-based compensation


304


378


497


68


527


875


120



Add: Depreciation and amortization


218


201


204


28


445


405


56



Adjusted EBITDA


355


2,820


3,678


507


446


6,498


896



Adjusted EBITDA margin


9 %


31 %


33 %


33 %


5 %


32 %


32 %




















Net income/(loss) attributable to Trip.com Group Limited


69


3,375


631


89


(920)


4,006


553



Add: Share-based compensation


304


378


497


68


527


875


120



Add: (Gain)/loss from fair value changes of equity securities

investments and exchangeable senior notes


(668)


(1,648)


2,351


324


117


703


97



Add: Tax effects on fair value changes of equity securities

investments and exchangeable senior notes


92


(40)


(45)


(6)


37


(85)


(12)



Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to Trip.com Group

Limited


(203)


2,065


3,434


475


(239)


5,499


758



Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding-

 Diluted-non GAAP 


647,866,001


672,743,729


672,031,445


672,031,445


647,843,829


670,838,392


670,838,392



Non-GAAP Diluted (losses)/income per share 


(0.31)


3.07


5.11


0.70


(0.37)


8.20


1.13



Non-GAAP Diluted (losses)/income per ADS 


(0.31)


3.07


5.11


0.70


(0.37)


8.20


1.13




















Notes for all the condensed consolidated financial schedules presented:



















Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into U.S. dollars (USD) is based on the certified exchange rate of USD1.00=RMB7.2513 on June 30, 2023 published by the Federal Reserve Board.

SOURCE Trip.com Group Limited


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