Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Price Target Raised to $355.00

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) had its price target increased by The Goldman Sachs Group from $325.00 to $355.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a buy rating on the online travel company’s stock.

EXPE has been the topic of a number of other reports. HSBC lifted their price objective on Expedia Group from $365.00 to $387.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Expedia Group from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. B. Riley Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $300.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $200.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Expedia Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $288.23.

Expedia Group Trading Down 6.4%

Shares of EXPE opened at $212.67 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.59, a PEG ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.42. Expedia Group has a twelve month low of $130.01 and a twelve month high of $303.80. 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 firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $273.40 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $240.83.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last issued 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. The firm had revenue of $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.41 billion. Expedia Group had a net margin of 8.78% and a return on equity of 72.23%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.39 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Expedia Group will post 12.28 EPS for the current year.

Expedia Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 5th will be given a dividend of $0.48 per share. This is an increase from Expedia Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.40. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 5th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. Expedia Group’s dividend payout ratio is 16.24%.

Insider Transactions at Expedia Group

In other news, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 849 shares of Expedia Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $248.08, for a total transaction of $210,619.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,662 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,893,108.96. This trade represents a 6.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $258.00, for a total value of $258,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, 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. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 9.13% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expedia Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Spire Wealth Management grew its position in Expedia Group by 114.3% during 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 last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new stake in Expedia Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Expedia Group by 78.6% in the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 100 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Expedia Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Expedia Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 90.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting 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

Expedia Group Company Profile

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.