In the third quarter of 2025, Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, managed by Southeastern Asset Management, returned 2.03%, underperforming the Russell 3000 and Russell 2000. Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) was highlighted as a top pick, with a one-month return of 3.11% and a market cap of $1.785 billion.

Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) performed well in Q3 2025, with growth in its Viator and TheFork businesses. Activist investor Starboard’s 13D filing also contributed to the stock’s rise. The company’s revenue grew by 4% to $553 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $123 million.

Despite its performance, Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. However, 39 hedge fund portfolios held the stock at the end of Q3 2025. While Tripadvisor has potential, certain AI stocks may offer greater upside with less downside risk.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Here’s Why TripAdvisor (TRIP) Surged in Q3