What I'll Be Watching When TripAdvisor Reports Earnings

TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) will report its third-quarter earnings on Nov. 6. After a disappointing second quarter that included lower full-year guidance, investors will be hoping for a better performance from the online travel company's core hotel business.

While the company hasn't offered specific guidance for Q3, analysts are, on average, expecting revenue of $453.1 million, which would represent 7.6% growth over last year. Examining each of TripAdvisor's business segments in more detail can provide a better sense of what's baked into those estimates, so let's review some key items to see if the online travel company can reignite its growth engines.

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