Travelzoo (TZOO)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.44 | Market Cap: $81.7 MilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Media & Services
Travelzoo (TZOO)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.44Market Cap: $81.7 MilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Interactive Media & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.3% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -0.9% | Key risksTZOO key risks include [1] a failure to execute its strategic transition to a paid membership model and [2] intense competition from larger, Show more. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13% | ||
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -36% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, and Online Marketplaces. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.3% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -36% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, and Online Marketplaces. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -0.9% |
| Key risksTZOO key risks include [1] a failure to execute its strategic transition to a paid membership model and [2] intense competition from larger, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
TZOO Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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For Travelzoo (symbol: TZOO), the approximate -24.2% stock movement from late August 2025 to mid-December 2025 can be attributed to several key factors, particularly a 25% share price drop observed in the month leading up to November 5, 2025.
1. Deteriorating Operating Margins Despite Revenue Growth: Travelzoo's third-quarter 2025 results, reported in late October 2025, indicated revenue growth but a significant deterioration in operating margins, with operating income declining by 90%. This suggested that the company's growth was becoming less profitable.
2. Uncertainty Surrounding the New Membership Model: The company's strategic shift to a new fee-based membership model in 2025, which introduced an annual $40 fee, created uncertainty. This change raised concerns about potential user retention issues and its impact on traditional advertising revenue. Analysts also highlighted that the economics of this new membership business appeared weak, citing higher customer acquisition costs and lower gross margins.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| TZOO Return | -12% | -0% | -53% | 114% | 109% | -63% | -30% |
| Peers Return | 1% | -0% | -41% | 55% | 7% | 24% | 22% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| TZOO Win Rate | 50% | 42% | 42% | 58% | 50% | 25% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 52% | 46% | 37% | 56% | 54% | 46% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| TZOO Max Drawdown | -71% | -8% | -56% | 0% | -23% | -67% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -58% | -22% | -49% | -21% | -28% | -22% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: BKNG, EXPE, TRIP, GRPN. See TZOO Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | TZOO | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -77.6% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 346.2% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 684 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -73.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 280.0% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 310 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -63.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 177.3% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 192 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -90.4% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 936.4% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 673 days | 1,480 days |
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In The Past
Travelzoo's stock fell -77.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/5/2021. A -77.6% loss requires a 346.2% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.9% | -0.9% | -1.4% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -4.3% | -4.3% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -3.4% | -3.4% | -3.9% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -0.3% | -0.3% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -27.9% | -27.9% | -29.8% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.9% | -0.9% | -1.4% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -4.3% | -4.3% | -6.4% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -3.4% | -3.4% | -3.9% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -0.3% | -0.3% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -27.9% | -27.9% | -29.8% |
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Peer Comparisons for Travelzoo
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 16.23 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.7 |
| Rev LTM | 1,891 |
| Op Inc LTM | 145 |
| FCF LTM | 259 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 157 |
| CFO LTM | 345 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 229 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 6.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 11.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 8.7% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 12.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 12.2% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 18.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 13.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 12.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.7 |
| P/S | 1.8 |
| P/EBIT | 13.4 |
| P/E | 19.0 |
| P/CFO | 9.0 |
| Total Yield | 4.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.9% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.8% |
| 3M Rtn | -21.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 1.4% |
| 12M Rtn | 7.3% |
| 3Y Rtn | 135.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -25.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -11.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -6.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 59.8% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/28/2025 | -2.2% | -10.6% | -14.9% |
| 7/23/2025 | -8.4% | -25.7% | -29.2% |
| 2/25/2025 | -17.1% | -9.7% | -15.0% |
| 10/23/2024 | 2.9% | 18.6% | 30.9% |
| 7/25/2024 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 27.8% |
| 2/28/2024 | 5.9% | -0.4% | 14.1% |
| 10/24/2023 | 8.0% | 7.7% | 43.2% |
| 7/27/2023 | 5.7% | 7.2% | -1.7% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| # Negative | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 6.6% | 7.7% | 29.0% |
| Median Negative | -8.4% | -10.5% | -12.0% |
| Max Positive | 15.1% | 18.6% | 43.2% |
| Max Negative | -17.1% | -25.7% | -53.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11102025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8122025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5132025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3192025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8092024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5152024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3222024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5122023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3312023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8102022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5122022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3312022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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