If You Invested in These 5 Travel Stocks Ahead of the Last Holiday Season, Here’s How Much They’d Be Worth Now

Companies that earn a living in travel and tourism have gotten some cheery news of late. In a recent report, AAA projected that Thanksgiving travel in 2024 will exceed pre-pandemic numbers and set new records for Americans hitting the road and air.

That bullish outlook bodes well for travel companies that have seen a steady uptick in business. The positive trends are reflected in the share prices of leading travel stocks. And investors who bought certain travel stocks ahead of the holiday season last year are likely seeing some nice gains.

Discover More: 3 Undervalued Stocks To Buy Before 2025, According to Experts

Be Aware: Why Skipping a Financial Advisor Could Be Your Biggest Money Mistake

Here are five travel stocks that have provided a nice return to investors over the past year. They are ranked by percentage gain in share price and also include the net dollar increase in an initial 50-share investment.

Also see whether travel stocks are a good buy this holiday season.

Trending Now: Suze Orman’s Secret to a Wealthy Retirement–Have You Made This Money Move?

• 11/22/23 closing price: $104.96

• 11/22/24 closing price: $241.49

• 52-week percentage gain: 130%

• Initial investment on 50 shares: $5,248.00

• Current value on 50 shares: $12,074.50

• Dollar gain: $6,826.50

Royal Caribbean is a leading cruise operator with a global fleet of 68 ships across five brands that travel to about 1,000 destinations. The company’s stock has more than doubled over the past year, helped by better-than-expected earnings and revenue growth during its 2024 third quarter. Following that report, Royal Caribbean upped its full-year earnings estimate.

Check Out: I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: 5 Stocks You Shouldn’t Sell

• 11/22/23 closing price: $34.93

• 11/22/24 closing price: $63.64

• 52-week percentage gain: 82%

• Initial investment on 50 shares: $1,746.50

• Current value on 50 shares: $3,182.00

• Dollar gain: $1,435.50

Trip.com is a Singapore-based travel platform whose brands aim to help customers make informed and cost-effective travel bookings. It’s a popular site for travelers in China but has also made inroads in many other markets. On Nov. 18, the company reported third quarter net revenue of $2.3 billion, up 16% from the prior year. It benefited from double-digit gains in both packaged-tour and corporate travel revenue.

• 11/22/23 closing price: $171.05

• 11/22/24 closing price: $253.00

• 52-week percentage gain: 48%

• Initial investment on 50 shares: $8,552.50

• Current value on 50 shares: $12,650.00

• Dollar gain: $4,097.50

Story Continues