Lawsuit Alleges Trip.com Misled Investors on Antitrust Risks

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages affected investors to contact the firm about recovery options.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:05pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life image of a shattered glass and metal piggy bank, conceptually representing the financial losses suffered by Trip.com investors due to the company's alleged monopolistic practices.A shattered piggy bank symbolizes the financial toll on Trip.com investors from the company's alleged antitrust violations.King of Prussia Today

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the company's securities between April 30, 2024, and January 13, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Trip.com made material misstatements and omissions about its monopolistic business activities and the regulatory risks it faced.

Why it matters

The lawsuit highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of large tech companies like Trip.com over alleged anticompetitive practices. Investors in these firms could face significant losses if regulators take action, making transparency around such risks crucial.

The details

The complaint alleges that throughout the class period, Trip.com failed to disclose that it was recklessly understating the regulatory risk facing the company as a result of its monopolistic business activities. On January 14, 2026, Bloomberg reported that China's market regulator had accused Trip.com of abusing its market position and engaging in monopolistic practices, causing the company's stock to fall 17% that day.

  • The class period is from April 30, 2024, through January 13, 2026.
  • Investors have until May 11, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status.

The players

Trip.com Group Limited

A Chinese travel services company that operates the Trip.com website and mobile app.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

A nationally recognized securities litigation law firm representing the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit against Trip.com.

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What they’re saying

“If you purchased or acquired Trip.com securities and have lost money on your investment, you are encouraged to contact KTMC attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq.”

— Jonathan Naji, Attorney, Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

What’s next

Investors have until May 11, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status in the class action lawsuit.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing regulatory risks facing large tech companies like Trip.com, which could lead to significant losses for investors if their monopolistic practices are found to violate antitrust laws.