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EXPE·Expedia Group, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$271.88
Open
$262.61
Market Cap
32.00B
52W High
$303.80
Low
$260.00
P. Close
$266.40
P/E
21.51
52W Low
$174.05
Fwd P/E
11.57
DailyIQ Est.
$293.94
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
79
BULLISH
Expedia’s valuation advantage is highlighted by a P/E of 15.44 versus the travel‑industry average of 34.48, coupled with solid profitability and growth that suggest upside potential as post‑pandemic demand recovers. The company will release its Q2 2026 earnings on August 5, with a webcast beginning at 1:30 PM PT; the after‑market release will provide the latest guidance and commentary. Argus Research has lifted its price target to $315 from $270, citing stronger revenue growth, margin expansion, and improved bookings, which signals a bullish analyst outlook that could shift market perception. The upgrade underscores confidence in Expedia’s recovery and growth prospects, potentially influencing valuation sentiment. Expedia’s recent acquisition of CarTrawler expands its B2B mobility portfolio, aiming to monetize higher‑margin services and strengthen technology support for APAC partners. Integration risk remains, with potential take‑rate pressure and regional demand uncertainty; successful execution will be key to realizing the upside. Wells Fargo trimmed its target to $303 from $307 while maintaining an equal‑weight rating, citing concerns over sustaining growth amid competitive pressure and rising operating costs. The downgrade introduces caution, suggesting investors should watch the company’s cost structure and competitive dynamics over the next 1–10 trading days. The combination of a bullish analyst upgrade and a cautious brokerage view creates a mixed outlook that traders should monitor closely. To gauge the stock’s trajectory, traders should watch the Q2 earnings release for guidance, the progress of CarTrawler integration, and any updates on cost management.
Earnings Summary
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) operates a global online travel platform that connects consumers and businesses with travel services through brands such as Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, while its B2B and trivago segments provide technology and hotel metasearch solutions. The company sits within the consumer cyclical travel services sector, benefiting from digital marketing and direct consumer engagement worldwide. In the most recent two quarters, Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, Expedia reported EPS of $3.78 and $1.96, respectively, and revenues of $3.55 billion and $3.43 billion, both down from the prior two quarters of Q2 2025 and Q3 2025, which delivered EPS of $4.24 and $7.57 and revenues of $3.79 billion and $4.41 billion. Despite the decline, the company continued to beat consensus estimates in each period, with Q4 2025 EPS surpassing the $0.57 forecast and Q1 2026 EPS exceeding the $1.41 target, while revenue also outpaced guidance in both quarters. Historically, Expedia has maintained a streak of earnings beats across all reported quarters, reflecting resilient profitability even as revenue growth has moderated; the pattern of consistently exceeding analyst expectations underscores the firm’s ability to manage costs and capture value from its diversified brand portfolio. Recent developments include a valuation advantage highlighted by a P/E of 15.44 versus the travel‑industry average of 34.48, an Argus Research upgrade to $315 citing stronger revenue growth and margin expansion, and the acquisition of CarTrawler to broaden its B2B mobility offerings—though integration risk remains a concern. Going forward, investors should watch the Q2 2026 earnings webcast for guidance, monitor the progress of CarTrawler integration and any updates on cost management, and assess how competitive pricing pressures and macro‑travel demand trends influence the company’s margin trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.72$1.62$3.96$6.31$8.65Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.23 - -
Q1'26$1.41$1.96+39.1%
Q4'25$0.57$3.78+563.2%
Q3'25$6.95$7.57+9.0%
Q2'25$4.13$4.24+2.6%
Q1'25$0.36$0.40+11.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.8B$3.2B$3.7B$4.2B$4.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.3B - -
Q1'26$3.4B$3.4B+0.4%
Q4'25$3.3B$3.5B+8.5%
Q3'25 - $4.4B -
Q2'25 - $3.8B -
Q1'25 - $3.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

EXPE Stock Snapshot

EXPE is currently trading at $258.99, giving Expedia Group, Inc. a market cap of 32.00B and a P/E ratio of 21.5. Today's range spans $260.00–$271.88, with shares opening at $262.61 and moving down $7.41 (2.8%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 79/100.

Over the past year EXPE has traded between $174.05 and $303.80 - the current price is +48.8% off the 52-week low and -14.7% from the high. 46 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $286.21 (range $230.00–$409.00), implying upside of +10.5%.

The bullish case for EXPE is built on complementary signals: 86/100 technical score, BUY designation, and bullish sentiment at 79/100. At $258.99 (in the middle of its 52-week range within $174.05–$303.80), the stock is at a capitalization - 32.00B - where active managers can build meaningful positions without moving the market. (P/E: 21.5) That combination of signal quality and position-buildability makes this one of the more actionable large-cap setups in Consumer Cyclical.

The combination of a BUY signal (86/100) and bullish news sentiment (79/100) puts EXPE on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 32.00B in Consumer Cyclical market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $258.99 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $174.05–$303.80 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.