Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $312.61 According to Brokerages

Shares of Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the thirty-seven brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nineteen have issued a hold rating and sixteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $314.68.

EXPE has been the subject of several recent research reports. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 target price on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Thursday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $204.00 target price on Expedia Group in a research note on Tuesday. Susquehanna lowered their price objective on Expedia Group from $315.00 to $310.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $320.00 to $310.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $360.00 price objective for the company.

Trending Headlines about Expedia Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Expedia beat analysts’ Q3 earnings and revenue estimates, with revenue up year over year. It also raised its 2026 outlook, citing B2B growth, strong travel demand and margin improvement. Expedia Group Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, payable December 10 to shareholders of record November 18. Expedia declares a dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst actions were mixed: Susquehanna and JPMorgan lowered their price targets while keeping neutral ratings; Cantor Fitzgerald raised its target, also maintaining a neutral rating. These changes indicate continued caution despite targets remaining above the share price. Susquehanna analyst action
• Negative Sentiment: The main overhang is Expedia’s below-par Q4 revenue and bookings forecast. Management pointed to softer demand and geopolitical uncertainty, raising concerns that travel-sector headwinds could persist near term. Reuters: Expedia shares slide after forecast fuels concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Travel stocks also faced a relative-sentiment headwind: Airbnb rallied after reporting faster growth and raising its outlook, while Expedia and Booking Holdings fell. Airbnb rally contrasts with Expedia and Booking

Expedia Group Price Performance

Shares of Expedia Group stock opened at $259.24 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.21. Expedia Group has a twelve month low of $185.34 and a twelve month high of $342.00. The firm has a market cap of $31.11 billion, a PE ratio of 15.13, a P/E/G ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $281.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $259.47.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The online travel company reported $9.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $8.85 by $0.54. Expedia Group had a net margin of 12.97% and a return on equity of 87.32%. The firm had revenue of $4.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.73 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $7.57 earnings per share. Expedia Group’s revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that Expedia Group will post 17.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Expedia Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 18th. Expedia Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 11.21%.

Insider Activity at Expedia Group

In other news, Director Craig A. Jacobson sold 3,133 shares of Expedia Group stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $328.52, for a total transaction of $1,029,253.16. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 29,832 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,800,408.64. The trade was a 9.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 2,810 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $323.65, for a total value of $909,456.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 12,006 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,885,741.90. This represents a 18.97% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 11,950 shares of company stock worth $3,881,995. 5.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expedia Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI lifted its position in Expedia Group by 184.8% in the third quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI now owns 6,673 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $1,757,000 after purchasing an additional 4,330 shares during the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC grew its position in Expedia Group by 47.4% in the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 32,146 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $8,226,000 after acquiring an additional 10,331 shares during the period. Plato Investment Management Ltd purchased a new position in Expedia Group in the second quarter valued at $2,562,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Expedia Group during the 2nd quarter worth $166,203,000. Finally, Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA acquired a new stake in Expedia Group during the first quarter worth approximately $910,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.76% of the company’s stock.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc is an online travel company that connects travelers with lodging, flights, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and activities. Its consumer-facing brands include Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, which specializes in vacation rentals. The company also provides travel technology and booking services to business partners.

Founded in 1996 as a division of Microsoft, Expedia became an independent public company in 1999. It serves travelers and lodging partners in markets around the world through its websites and mobile apps.

Expedia Group is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.