TRIP - TripAdvisor, Inc.

NasdaqGS - NasdaqGS Real Time Price. Currency in USD
59.04
+0.59 (+1.01%)
At close: 4:00PM EST
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Previous Close58.45
Open58.68
Bid59.16 x 900
Ask60.50 x 800
Day's Range58.35 - 59.43
52 Week Range34.08 - 69.00
Volume1,639,228
Avg. Volume2,330,161
Market Cap8.128B
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.52
PE Ratio (TTM)404.38
EPS (TTM)0.15
Earnings DateFeb 12, 2019
Forward Dividend & YieldN/A (N/A)
Ex-Dividend DateN/A
1y Target Est57.21
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