Tripadvisor Sells TheFork to American Express for $700 Million, Strengthening Balance Sheet

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Tripadvisor announced the sale of its restaurant reservation platform TheFork to American Express for $700 million in cash on June 15, 2026. The deal provides substantial liquidity and allows the company to focus on expanding Viator, its fast-growing tours and activities marketplace, which now contributes nearly half of total revenue. Following the transaction, Tripadvisor is expected to hold roughly $637 million in net liquidity, implying the market values the remaining operating businesses at only around $800 million despite Viator generating nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. The company also repaid maturing convertible debt in cash, eliminating balance sheet stress and potential shareholder dilution. With activist investor involvement, potential share repurchases, and a key catalyst in the upcoming August 2026 earnings report, Tripadvisor presents a highly asymmetric opportunity where a rerating of Viator and a potential short squeeze could drive substantial upside.