Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Price Target Raised to $387.00

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) had its price objective hoisted by HSBC from $365.00 to $387.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the online travel company’s stock.

EXPE has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $285.00 to $326.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Expedia Group from $210.00 to $252.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Benchmark lowered their price target on Expedia Group from $310.00 to $290.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price objective on Expedia Group from $235.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $288.23.

Expedia Group Stock Down 6.4%

NASDAQ:EXPE opened at $212.67 on Friday. Expedia Group has a twelve month low of $130.01 and a twelve month high of $303.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $26.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $273.40 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $240.83.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The online travel company reported $3.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.46. Expedia Group had a return on equity of 72.23% and a net margin of 8.78%.The company had revenue of $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.41 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.39 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts expect that Expedia Group will post 12.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Expedia Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 5th will be given a $0.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 5th. This is a positive change from Expedia Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Expedia Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 16.24%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 849 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.08, for a total value of $210,619.92. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,662 shares in the company, valued at $2,893,108.96. The trade was a 6.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $258.00, for a total value of $258,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 2,916 shares in the company, valued at approximately $752,328. This represents a 25.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 9.13% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expedia Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Spire Wealth Management boosted its holdings in Expedia Group by 114.3% in the 2nd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 150 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 80 shares during the period. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Expedia Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Expedia Group by 78.6% in the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 100 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Expedia Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Expedia Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 90.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Expedia Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Expedia Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Expedia reported stronger-than-expected revenue and EPS (bookings +11%, EBITDA +32%), showing B2B momentum that supports growth ahead. Expedia Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY‑2026 revenue/booking outlook and flagged strong demand from business clients — an upside to medium‑term revenue trajectory driven by B2B contracts. Expedia forecasts upbeat 2026 bookings
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase — Expedia boosted its quarterly payout (20% increase), returning more cash and signaling confidence in cash flow. (Company release)
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets (Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Robert W. Baird, BMO, BTIG), reinforcing buy-side upside thesis for EXPE. Goldman Sachs target raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic commentary on AI/“agentic commerce” — management plans to integrate AI-driven discovery and tools to keep travelers on Expedia’s platforms; long-term relevance play but execution risk remains. Expedia embraces agentic commerce
• Negative Sentiment: CFO cautioned on margins and described the economy as “dynamic,” dialing down margin expectations — comments amplified investor concern that near‑term profitability could be lower than the headline beat implied. CFO flags dynamic economy
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts trimmed targets/turned cautious (DA Davidson lowered to $260, TD Cowen cut to $260; Citi kept a Hold) — mixed analyst reactions increased short‑term uncertainty and selling pressure. Analyst downgrades/target cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary highlighted that soft margin guidance makes 2026 a tougher year for online travel stocks, driving relative underperformance despite the earnings beat. Why online travel stocks face a tough year

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) is a global travel technology company that operates an online marketplace connecting consumers, travel suppliers and third‑party partners. The company’s platform enables search, comparison and booking of travel products and services, including hotels, airline tickets, vacation rentals, car rentals, cruises and packaged travel. Its portfolio comprises consumer-facing travel brands as well as corporate travel solutions and technology services that serve both leisure and business travelers.

Key offerings include consumer booking platforms and mobile apps that aggregate inventory from hotels, vacation rental managers, airlines and car rental companies, alongside ancillary travel services such as trip insurance and activities.