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Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.

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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $190 to $180.

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Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.29%. Currently, Expedia Group has a market capitalization of $24.84 billion. 
Buying $100 In EXPE: If an investor had bought $100 of EXPE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $861.85 today based on a price of $187.50 for EXPE at the time of writing.
<h3>Expedia Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737405008_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $172 to $168.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Expedia Group, Lowers Price Target to $168

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Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $180 to $185.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $185

Barclays analyst Trevor Young maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $153 to $166.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $166

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $208 to $236.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $236

Argus Research analyst John Staszak maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $210 to $220.

Argus Research Maintains Buy on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $220

Making a noteworthy insider sell on January 2, DARA KHOSROWSHAHI, Director at Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), is reported in the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: KHOSROWSHAHI's recent move involves selling 10,000 shares of Expedia Group. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001324424/000122520825000067//Archives/edgar/data/1324424/000122520825000067/0001225208-25-000067-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value is $1,851,527.
In the Friday's morning session, Expedia Group's shares are currently trading at $185.33, experiencing a down of 0.0%.
<h3>Discovering Expedia Group: A Closer Look</h3>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
<h3>Expedia Group's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Expedia Group displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 3.33%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Interpreting Earnings Metrics:
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Expedia Group's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 5.28.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.96, Expedia Group faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 24.1, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 10.35, Expedia Group presents an attractive value opportunity.
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Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001324424">Check Out The Full List Of Expedia Group's Insider Trades.</a>
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Expedia Group Director Trades $1.85M In Company Stock

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.61%. Currently, Expedia Group has a market capitalization of $24.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EXPE: If an investor had bought $1000 of EXPE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,663.87 today based on a price of $187.83 for EXPE at the time of writing.
<h3>Expedia Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735828208_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

The airline industry has taken off in 2024, outpacing even the high-flying tech sector. The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), a fund that tracks the airline sector, is up 34% year-to-date as of Dec. 27, compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">Nasdaq 100's 27% gain.</a>
This surge reflects robust demand for premium travel, strategic operational shifts, and booming holiday traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Travel Frenzy Lifts Airline ETF</h3>
Thanksgiving marked a pivotal moment for airline stocks this year. Over the six-day travel period, the TSA screened an estimated 18.3 million passengers—a 6% increase from 2023—pushing the JETS ETF up nearly 6% for November. 
"As a pure consumer play, JETS is a way for investors to capitalize on peak holiday travel, which is expected to see records this year," recently said Kent Thune, research analyst at ETF.com. 
The expert attributed the ETF's recent gains to declining fuel costs and strong seasonal demand. Since August, the JETS ETF has outperformed the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) by robust 31 percentage points. 
JETS' portfolio is heavily weighted toward U.S. airlines with 70% stake, including a 10% weight in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and 8.5% in budget carrier Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>). The ETF also holds smaller positions in Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), and TripAdvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Demand Redefines Industry</h3>
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), the second and fourth-largest U.S. carriers by market share, have been standout performers, surging 53% and 140% respectively this year. Together, they account for over 26% of JETS' holdings. 
Despite facing cost pressures from rising pilot salaries and maintenance expenses, the airlines have thrived thanks to booming demand for premium travel options. Delta recently revealed plans to expand high-end services, projecting premium ticket revenues will surpass main cabin sales—a trend reshaping the industry's profit dynamics.
"Premium revenue trends have outpaced main cabin over the last several years," Catharine O'Brien, an analyst at Goldman Sachs, said.
"Airlines have disaggregated premium demand to serve more segments of premium demand from premium economy seats in the main cabin to lie flat business class, with premium international economy and domestic first class in between,&#8221; she said. 
The analyst indicated that airlines with exposure to premium travel and strategic capacity improvements, including Delta, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), and United, are expected to outperform next year. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Airline Stocks Have Outpaced Large-Cap Tech In 2024</h3>
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Aircraft lessors like AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AER#NYSE">AER</a>) and Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AL#NYSE">AL</a>) are also benefiting from tight supply and strong demand. 
According to Goldman Sachs, higher lease extensions and gains on sales are boosting profitability, with analyst forecasting improved returns on equity for lessors in 2025.
&#8220;Looking into 2025, we expect many of the same themes to persist, with the drivers of aircraft availability mixed and unit cost inflation continuing, but decelerating,&#8221; O&#8217;Brien said. 
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BofA Securities analyst Justin Post upgraded Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) to Buy from Neutral and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target to $221 from $187</a>.
The analyst says that U.S. bookings, reported OTA nights, and RevPAR data had been trending at low single digits in 2024, but he is seeing early signs of modest improvement, which may indicate a normalization in domestic leisure travel spending into 2025.
While Expedia faced sentiment challenges due to soft B2C nights growth and revenues (-1% in the third-quarter of 2024) compared to peers, the analyst notes trends can improve in 2025 due to easier comps and better positioning at VRBO and Hotels.com.
Post says that he is more confident that Expedia can meet Street expectations for 10% EBITDA growth in 2025, supported by improving U.S. consumer sentiment post-election and a growing contribution from advertising, which rose 32% in the third-quarter 2024 and could account for 3 points of EBITDA growth next year.
Lastly, long-only sentiment remains cautious on Expedia, but a new management team with stronger execution could reignite investor interest and support multiple expansion, adds the analyst.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEJ#NYSE">PEJ</a>) and&nbsp;Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Travel Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWAY#NYSE">AWAY</a>).
Price Action: EXPE shares are up 2.73% at $185.58 at the last check Wednesday.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Justin Post upgraded the rating for Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $187 to $221. Expedia shares closed at $180.64 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/expe/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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In the preceding three months, 19 analysts have released ratings for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Expedia Group, revealing an average target of $176.05, a high estimate of $225.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. This current average has increased by 20.1% from the previous average price target of $146.59. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734526851_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Expedia Group among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Bellisario</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Fuller</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jed Kelly</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Colantuoni</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Fuller</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Kopelman</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Expedia Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Expedia Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Expedia Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Expedia Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Expedia Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Expedia Group</h2>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
<h3>Expedia Group's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Expedia Group showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.33% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Expedia Group's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.85%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Expedia Group's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 61.87%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expedia Group's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.77%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Expedia Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 4.96. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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19 Analysts Have This To Say About Expedia Group

B of A Securities analyst Justin Post upgrades Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $187 to $221.

B of A Securities Upgrades Expedia Group to Buy, Raises Price Target to $221

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.72%. Currently, Expedia Group has a market capitalization of $24.19 billion. 
Buying $100 In EXPE: If an investor had bought $100 of EXPE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $698.55 today based on a price of $182.60 for EXPE at the time of writing.
<h3>Expedia Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734379214_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Expedia Group 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

Reiteration

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on Expedia Groupto Market Perform

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Expedia Group.
Looking at options history for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $191,383 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $129,111.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $202.5 for Expedia Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Expedia Group's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Expedia Group's whale trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $202.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Expedia Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734023833_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.15</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>470</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>731</td>
<td align="right">92</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Expedia Group</h3>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Expedia Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Expedia Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 294,978, the price of EXPE is down by -0.94%, reaching $188.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 56 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Expedia Group</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $198.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Baird downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Neutral rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $190. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on EXPE Options

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The travel sector is thriving with a growing emphasis on sustainable travel practices and technological advancements. Hence, it could be ideal to buy top travel stocks Booking Holdings (BKNG), Expedia Group (EXPE), and Travel + Leisure (TNL), which are thriving despite uncertainty. Read more... The U.S. travel booking and hospitality industry in 2025 will likely be characterized by resilience, innovation, and a focus on meeting evolving customer demands amid uncertain global conditions.
Given the industry's tailwinds, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound travel stocks, Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>), Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>), and Travel + Leisure Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">TNL</a>).
The travel industry is experiencing a major shift as new trends are changing how people engage with travel. More travelers are becoming aware of their ecological footprint and increasingly choosing destinations and accommodations emphasizing sustainability. As a result, <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/mmo/travel-tourism/worldwide">eco-tourism initiatives</a> have expanded, and destinations recognized for their conservation efforts are gaining popularity.
Moreover, the ongoing digital transformation is expected to play a significant role, with AI, automation, and advanced booking platforms streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences, and offering personalized travel options. Tourism Council recently estimated that travel levels will increase an <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffromm/2025/01/03/travel-and-live-events-will-drive--experience-economy-growth-in-2025/">average of 5.8% through 2032</a>, a rate more than double the forecast for overall economic growth.
Considering these encouraging trends, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three best travel stocks.
Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>)
BKNG provides travel and restaurant online reservations and related services worldwide. The company offers online accommodation, travel reservations, rental car reservation services, and vacation packages through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable.
BKNG's trailing-12-month net income margin and EBIT margins of 21.85% and 28.70% are 404.2% and 254.3% higher than the respective industry averages of 8.10% and 4.33%.
For the fiscal third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, BKNG's total revenues increased 8.9% year-over-year to $7.99 billion, while its operating income rose 2.4% from the year-ago value to $3.18 billion. The company's adjusted net income amounted to $2.84 billion and $83.89 per share, up 9.2% and 16% from the prior-year quarter, respectively. Also, its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adjusted-ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> grew 11.6% from the prior-year quarter to $3.67 billion.
The consensus revenue estimate of $5.18 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ended December 2024) represents an 8.3% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $35.94 for the about-to-be-reported quarter indicates a 12.3% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, the stock has gained 36.1%, closing the last trading session at $4,686.41.
BKNG's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its positive outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. It is ranked #18 out of 48 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated BKNG for Growth, Momentum, Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all BKNG ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">here</a>.
Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>)
EXPE offers a variety of travel products through brands like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, providing services to individual travelers with lodging, flights, and car rentals. Its B2B services support airlines, travel agents, and corporations with travel technology, while trivago connects users to hotel options through its metasearch platform.
EXPE's trailing-12-month net income margin of 7.97% is 83.9% higher than the industry average of 4.33%. Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 11.41% is 40.8% higher than the 8.10% industry average. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 12.84% is 11.7% higher than the 11.49% industry average.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, EXPE's revenues increased 3.3% year-over-year to $4.06 billion. Its operating income grew 25.5% from the year-ago value to $762 million. In addition, the company's adjusted net income attributable to Expedia Group, Inc. and adjusted EPS came in at $809 million and $6.13, up 4% and 13.3% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect EXPE's EPS and revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, to increase 21.8% and 6.4% year-over-year to $2.09 and $3.07 billion, respectively. It surpassed Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 23.2% to close the last trading session at $181.40.
EXPE's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
EXPE has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value. It is ranked #3 in the Internet industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access EXPE's ratings for Momentum, Stability, Growth, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">here</a>.
Travel + Leisure Co. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">TNL</a>)
TNL offers global hospitality services through two segments: Vacation Ownership, offering vacation ownership interests, and resort management. Travel and Membership offers vacation exchanges, travel memberships, rentals, and booking technology solutions.
TNL's trailing-12-month net income margin and EBIT margins of 10.99% and 19.56% are 153.8% and 141.5% higher than the respective industry averages of 4.33% and 8.10%.
TNL's net revenues increased marginally year-over-year to $993 million in the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024. Its operating income came in at $189 million. In addition, the company's adjusted net income came in at $110 million, and adjusted EPS came in at $ 1.57, up 4% over the prior-year quarter.
Street expects TNL's revenue for the fiscal year (ended December 31, 2024) to increase 2.8% year-over-year to $3.85 million. Its EPS for the same year is expected to grow marginally from the prior year to $5.71. In addition, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
TNL's stock has increased 22.5% over the past nine months and 38% over the past year to close the last trading session at $53.39.
TNL's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
TNL has a B grade for Value and Sentiment. It is ranked first in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/travel-hotels-resorts/">Travel - Hotels/Resorts</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TNL/">Click here</a> to access the additional TNL ratings (Momentum, Quality, Growth, and Stability).
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Expedia Group (EXPE) reported strong financial results in the third quarter of 2024. The company's long-term outlook appears promising with strategic partnerships, the developing travel industry, and the introduction of digital technologies. So, should you buy, hold or sell this stock? Read more to find out... Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>) is an international online travel company operating through B2C, B2B, and trivago segments. Its three pillars, Expedia Brands, Expedia Product &amp; Technology, and Expedia for Business, cater to the varied needs of consumers across the travel ecosystem.
The company reported solid financial results for the third quarter of 2024. Its booked room nights increased by 9% compared to 2023, and its total gross bookings of $27.50 billion reflect 7% growth from 2023 and an over 150 basis point acceleration from the second quarter.
EXPE's operations are continuously expanding with strategic collaborations and partnerships with leading companies like Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>). During fiscal 2024, it also entered into a multi-year agreement with Wells Fargo (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WFC/">WFC</a>) and Mastercard (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">MA</a>) for the launch of two new co-branded credit cards, the One Key&#x2122; Card and One Key+&#x2122; Card.
Further, with the swiftly evolving traveling industry, the prospects of EXPE's growth are robust. In 2025, total <a href="https://www.ustravel.org/research/travel-forecasts#:~:text=Looking%20ahead%3A%20For%202025%2C%20total,numbers%20of%20domestic%20air%20travelers.">U.S. travel spending</a> is projected to grow 3.9% to a total of $1.35 trillion. Current travel trends are driven by resilient consumer spending, sustained business investment, and major events promoting international visits.
The travel and tourism market is projected to grow to $1.02 trillion by 2032, exhibiting growth at a <a href="https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/travel-tourism-market-12428">CAGR of 5.8%</a>, driven by increasing internet penetration, digital innovations, and government investment in the industry.
Shares of EXPE have gained 38.2% over the past six months to close its last trading session at $187.28. Also, the stock has soared by 27.1% over the past year.
Let's look at factors that could influence EXPE's performance in the upcoming months.
Positive Recent Developments
On October 29, 2024, EXPE and Microsoft Corporation announced a strategic partnership, combining companies' respective loyalty programs and offering Bing users additional rewards on bookings powered by EXPE. This marked the first time EXPE combined its industry-leading Rapid API technology and One Key travel rewards program.
Through Rapid API, Microsoft Bing users benefit from Expedia Group's seamless end-to-end booking experience and get access to wide choices.
Robust Financials
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, EXPE's revenue increased 3.3% year-over-year to $4.06 billion. Its operating income rose 25.5% from the year-ago value to $762 million. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adjusted-ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> of $1.25 billion indicates growth of 2.8% from the prior year's quarter.
In addition, adjusted net income attributable to Expedia Group, Inc. came in at $809 million, up 4% year-over-year. Also, the company's adjusted EPS was $6.13 for the quarter, reflecting an increase of 13.3% year-over-year.
Further, as of September 30, 2024, EXPE's total assets stood at $23.40 billion compared to $21.64 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect EXPE's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to come in at $3.07 billion, indicating an increase of 6.4% year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.09 for the same period reflects a 21.8% year-over-year improvement. Further, the company has an impressive earnings surprise history, having topped consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
For the fiscal year 2024, the company's revenue and EPS are anticipated to grow 5.8% and 22.8% year-over-year to $13.58 billion and $11.89, respectively. In addition, Street expects its revenue and EPS for the fiscal year 2025 to grow 7.9% and 18.8% from the prior year to $14.66 billion and $14.13, respectively.
High Profitability
EXPE's trailing-12-month gross profit and EBIT margins of 89.19% and 11.41% are 137.9% and 39.9% higher than the 37.49% and 8.15% industry averages. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 12.44% is significantly higher than the industry average of 4.45%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 7.97% is 81.7% higher than the industry average of 4.38%.
Furthermore, the stock's trailing-12-month ROCE, ROTC, and ROTA of 71.25%, 10.28%, and 4.56% are higher than the 10.95%, 6.22%, and 3.95% industry averages, respectively.
Lower Valuation
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, EXPE is currently trading at 15.75x, 8.4% lower than the industry average of 17.19x. Similarly, the stock's forward EV/EBITDA and Price/Cash Flow of 9.16x and 8.16x are considerably lower than the industry averages of 10.53x and 11.30x, respectively.
POWR Ratings Reflect Promise
EXPE's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. EXPE has an A grade for Quality, which is in consistent with its higher-than-industry-profitability. Also, the stock has a B grade for Valuation, in sync with its lower valuation.
EXPE is ranked #3 among the 48 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given EXPE grades for Momentum, Sentiment, Stability, and Growth. Get access to all the EXPE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
EXPE is an innovative online travel company providing all travel-related services to customers. EXPE's wide variety of products and services through its full-service online travel brands allow it to serve diverse consumers. Further, the company's long-term prospects are bright, driven by strategic expansion and solid financial performance, delivering continuous booking and revenue growth.
Given EXPE's sound financials, higher profitability, and lower valuation, we think it would be wise to invest in this stock now.
How Does Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While EXPE has an overall POWR Rating of A, investors could also check out these other stocks within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry with A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) ratings: Yelp Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YELP/">YELP</a>), Meituan ADR (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MPNGY/">MPNGY</a>), and LEGALZOOM.COM, INC. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LZ/">LZ</a>).
For exploring other A and B-rated internet stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">click here</a>.
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EXPE shares were trading at $187.28 per share on Monday afternoon, down $1.39 (-0.74%). Year-to-date, EXPE has gained 0.51%, versus a 1.96% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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