Investors Seek Lead Plaintiff Role in Trip.com Class Action Lawsuit

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces opportunity for Trip.com investors to lead class action over alleged regulatory risks.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:34am

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The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has announced that purchasers or acquirers of Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) publicly traded securities between April 30, 2024 and January 13, 2026 have until May 11, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleges that Trip.com's executives recklessly understated the regulatory risks facing the company due to its monopolistic business activities.

Why it matters

The Trip.com class action lawsuit comes after China's market regulator reportedly summoned the company in September 2025 for alleged violations of rules against setting 'unfair restrictions' on merchants' transactions and prices. This investigation, along with the company's dominant position in the online travel market, raises concerns about potential antitrust issues that could impact Trip.com's business and shareholder value.

The details

The lawsuit, captioned De Wilde v. Trip.com Group Limited, No. 26-cv-01420 (E.D.N.Y.), alleges that Trip.com and certain of its top executive officers violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose the regulatory risks facing the company. On January 14, 2026, Bloomberg reported that China had started an antitrust probe into Trip.com, sending the company's American Depositary Shares down approximately 19% over two trading sessions.

  • The class period is from April 30, 2024 to January 13, 2026.
  • Investors have until May 11, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

The players

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP

A law firm representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation, and the firm filing the class action lawsuit against Trip.com.

Trip.com Group Limited

A travel service provider operating in accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and other travel-related services.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on May 11, 2026 whether to appoint a lead plaintiff for the class action lawsuit against Trip.com.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny facing dominant tech platforms like Trip.com, as antitrust authorities examine potential anti-competitive practices that could impact shareholder value. Investors will be closely watching the outcome of the class action lawsuit and any further regulatory actions against the company.