Investors Seek Lead Plaintiff Status in Trip.com Antitrust Lawsuit

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces class action against Chinese travel giant Trip.com over alleged monopolistic practices.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:50pm

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Investors who purchased Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) 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 and its executives recklessly understated the regulatory risks facing the company due to its monopolistic business activities, which were exposed when Chinese regulators launched an antitrust probe into the travel platform in January 2026.

Why it matters

The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of dominant tech platforms in China, where antitrust enforcement has ramped up in recent years. As one of the country's largest online travel companies, Trip.com's alleged anticompetitive practices could have significant implications for consumers and the broader travel industry.

The details

The class action lawsuit, captioned De Wilde v. Trip.com Group Limited, alleges that Trip.com and its top executives made false and misleading statements about the regulatory risks facing the company. On January 14, 2026, Bloomberg reported that Chinese regulators had launched an antitrust investigation into Trip.com, citing violations of rules against 'unfair restrictions' on merchants' transactions and prices. This news caused Trip.com's American Depositary Shares to fall approximately 19% over two trading sessions.

  • The class period covers securities purchased between April 30, 2024 and January 13, 2026.
  • Investors have until May 11, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.

The players

Trip.com Group Limited

A Chinese travel service provider that operates accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours, and other travel-related services.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP

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

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What they’re saying

“If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Trip.com class action lawsuit, please provide your information here.”

— J.C. Sanchez, Attorney, Robbins Geller

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 of dominant tech platforms in China, where antitrust enforcement has increased in recent years. The outcome of the Trip.com lawsuit could set an important precedent for how Chinese authorities address alleged monopolistic practices in the country's booming travel industry.