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EXPE·Expedia Group, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$273.15
Open
$267.78
Market Cap
32.45B
52W High
$303.80
Low
$267.31
P. Close
$270.86
P/E
21.81
52W Low
$174.05
Fwd P/E
11.72
DailyIQ Est.
$293.94
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
The most recent analysis notes that Expedia’s share price is trading at a P/E of 15.44, well below the industry average of 34.48, underscoring a clear valuation advantage. This low multiple is coupled with strong profitability and robust growth metrics, indicating that the company is operating efficiently while expanding its revenue base. The combination of a cheap valuation and solid earnings growth suggests that the market may view Expedia as a value play with upside potential as travel demand recovers. Over the next 1–10 trading days, investors should watch for any signs that the recovery in leisure and business travel is accelerating, as this will directly support Expedia’s revenue growth. Key watch items include the upcoming earnings release, which will confirm whether profitability and growth continue to outpace peers. Analysts will also be looking at booking volume data and average daily rates to gauge demand momentum. Additionally, any changes in travel-related regulatory or macroeconomic conditions—such as shifts in interest rates or consumer confidence—could influence the pace of demand recovery. Finally, monitoring competitor valuation movements will help assess whether the broader travel sector is pricing in similar upside or if Expedia’s relative discount is narrowing.
Earnings Summary
Expedia Group, Inc., a global online travel platform that serves both consumers and businesses through brands such as Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, operates in the travel services sector and leverages digital marketing to connect travelers worldwide; its B2B segment supplies travel technology to airlines and agencies while its trivago segment drives hotel metasearch referrals. In Q4 2025 the company posted earnings per share of $3.78 versus an estimate of $0.57 and revenue of $3.547 billion, beating both EPS and revenue expectations, whereas in Q1 2026 EPS fell to $1.96 from $3.78 and revenue dipped to $3.426 billion, yet still surpassed the $3.413 billion estimate; the firm has consistently beaten EPS estimates in the two quarters reported, but revenue growth has slowed, reflecting a shift in the mix of higher‑margin B2B services and competitive pressure on consumer bookings. Over the past few quarters Expedia has shown a pattern of strong EPS growth driven by margin expansion and higher bookings, while revenue growth has been more volatile, with recent quarters seeing modest year‑on‑year increases; the company’s ability to maintain earnings momentum amid a tightening cost structure has been a key theme in analyst commentary. Recent news highlights Argus Research’s lift of the price target to $315 following a stronger revenue trajectory and margin expansion, the acquisition of CarTrawler to broaden its B2B mobility portfolio, and mixed analyst sentiment around the One Key loyalty program changes and rising operating costs; these developments suggest that the market is closely watching the integration of new services and the impact of commission dynamics on margins. Investors should watch the pace of CarTrawler integration, the evolution of APAC demand, the effect of OTA commission dynamics on margins, and any updates to the One Key program and cost structure in the upcoming earnings release, as these factors will likely shape the company’s near‑term profitability and valuation.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.72$1.62$3.96$6.31$8.65Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.19 - -
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 -
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Market Data

EXPE Stock Snapshot

EXPE is currently trading at $268.87, giving Expedia Group, Inc. a market cap of 32.45B and a P/E ratio of 21.8. Today's range spans $267.31–$273.15, with shares opening at $267.78 and moving down $1.99 (0.7%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year EXPE has traded between $174.05 and $303.80 - the current price is +54.5% off the 52-week low and -11.5% 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 +6.4%.

Cross-asset context supports the bullish read on EXPE: when Consumer Cyclical sector conditions are favorable, large-cap names with 95/100 technical scores (BUY) and bullish sentiment (70/100) outperform on a risk-adjusted basis. Price: $268.87 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 21.8) The 52-week context of $174.05–$303.80 shows the full trading history - and the current setup is one of the stronger entries within that range. At 32.45B in market cap, position sizing is the key variable, not the direction.

The combination of a BUY signal (95/100) and bullish news sentiment (70/100) puts EXPE on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 32.45B in Consumer Cyclical market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $268.87 (in the upper portion 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.