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EXPE·Expedia Group, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$232.08
Open
$224.98
Market Cap
26.76B
52W High
$303.80
Low
$224.00
P. Close
$226.56
P/E
17.98
52W Low
$156.18
Fwd P/E
9.65
Mean Target
$286.32
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
54
MIXED
Expedia Group is enhancing its travel distribution platform with a new suite of AI-powered tools, signaling a strategic push to leverage technology for competitive advantage. This AI integration aims to improve platform capabilities and user experiences, with AI-powered recommendations reportedly generating significant incremental revenue last year. Concurrently, Expedia Group has agreed to acquire CarTrawler, an Ireland-based B2B platform specializing in car rental, ground transport, and Insurtech solutions, which is expected to bolster its B2B offerings and mobility services. These developments follow Expedia's recent announcement of new partnerships with Uber and CLEAR, integrating ride services and enhancing traveler benefits, further expanding its ecosystem. The company's latest 'Unpack '26 Summer' report highlights a strong trend towards domestic travel demand, with a significant year-over-year increase in global social conversation about domestic holidays. This rise in domestic travel, alongside a reported decline in hotel prices for popular international destinations, suggests a shift in consumer planning. Looking ahead, investors should monitor the integration of CarTrawler and the impact of the expanded AI toolkit on Expedia's B2B segment and overall platform efficiency. The company's focus on partnerships and AI integration underscores its strategy to build a more complete and seamless travel ecosystem. The upcoming dividend payment of $0.48 per share, with an ex-dividend date approaching, is also a factor for shareholders.
Earnings Summary
Expedia Group, Inc. is a prominent global online travel platform that connects consumers with a wide range of travel services through its diverse portfolio of brands, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within the Travel Services industry, the company offers both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) solutions, leveraging digital marketing and direct communication to engage travelers worldwide. In its most recent reported quarters, Expedia demonstrated a mixed but generally upward trend in earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $1.96 against an estimate of $1.409, and revenue of $3.426 billion against an estimate of $3.413 billion, indicating a beat on both fronts. This follows Q4 2025 where actual EPS was $3.78, significantly exceeding the estimate of $0.57, with revenue at $3.547 billion versus an estimate of $3.269 billion. The preceding quarters showed strong EPS performance, with Q3 2025 at $7.57 (vs $6.94574 est.) and Q2 2025 at $4.24 (vs $4.13172 est.), though revenue data is not consistently provided for these periods. Historically, Expedia has shown a pattern of exceeding analyst EPS expectations in recent quarters, notably in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, suggesting an improving operational performance or successful strategic initiatives. While revenue estimates were not always available, the actual revenue figures have generally met or surpassed expectations when reported. Recent news highlights Expedia's strategic focus on AI integration, with the launch of AI-powered tools for its travel distribution platform and B2B services to streamline operations and enhance user experiences. Furthermore, the company has agreed to acquire CarTrawler, a B2B platform specializing in car rental and ground transport, to bolster its B2B capabilities and expand into mobility and Insurtech services. A partnership with CLEAR to embed identity services into its booking platform also aims to streamline the traveler experience. Investors will be watching for how these technological advancements and strategic acquisitions translate into sustained revenue growth and improved profitability in upcoming quarters, particularly in light of evolving travel trends such as increased domestic travel demand and shifts in international travel pricing.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.72$1.62$3.96$6.31$8.65Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.20 - -
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$4.2B - -
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 $226.56, giving Expedia Group, Inc. a market cap of 26.76B and a P/E ratio of 18.0. Today's range spans $224.00–$232.08, with shares opening at $224.98 and moving up $0.00 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 54/100.

Over the past year EXPE has traded between $156.18 and $303.80 - the current price is +45.1% off the 52-week low and -25.4% from the high. 45 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $286.32 (range $230.00–$409.00), implying upside of +26.4%.

EXPE is in a holding pattern - 55/100 technical score, HOLD signal, price at $226.56 (in the middle of its 52-week range), sentiment neutral at 54/100. (P/E: 18.0) At 26.76B in Consumer Cyclical market cap, HOLD phases like this are where the thesis is re-evaluated and position sizing decisions get made by both longs and shorts. Annual range: $156.18–$303.80. The next catalyst, not the current setup, determines the exit from this range.

In neutral phases, large-cap Consumer Cyclical names like EXPE are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 26.76B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 55/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (54/100) at $226.56 (in the middle of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.