B. Riley Financial Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Stock

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) had its target price upped by equities research analysts at B. Riley Financial from $350.00 to $390.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the online travel company’s stock. B. Riley Financial’s price target suggests a potential upside of 23.37% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other brokerages have also recently weighed in on EXPE. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $262.00 to $322.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $290.00 to $294.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded Expedia Group from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, May 10th. TD Cowen raised their target price on Expedia Group from $260.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $244.00 to $230.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Expedia Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $298.61.

Expedia Group Stock Down 1.1%

Expedia Group stock traded down $3.55 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $316.11. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 277,775 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,069,315. Expedia Group has a 52-week low of $181.58 and a 52-week high of $331.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.83, a PEG ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a current ratio of 0.73 and a quick ratio of 0.73. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $257.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $243.87.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The online travel company reported $5.76 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by $0.54. Expedia Group had a net margin of 9.81% and a return on equity of 84.33%. The business had revenue of $4.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $4.24 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Expedia Group will post 17.18 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Expedia Group

In related news, insider Robert J. Dzielak sold 4,702 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.00, for a total transaction of $1,095,566.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 105,448 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,569,384. The trade was a 4.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 940 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.86, for a total value of $208,548.40. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 14,083 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,124,454.38. The trade was a 6.26% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 5.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Expedia Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Petredis Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Expedia Group by 3.2% during the 1st quarter. Petredis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,305 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $301,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Expedia Group by 8.2% in the fourth quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 567 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $161,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC lifted its stake in Expedia Group by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 2,225 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $630,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC lifted its stake in Expedia Group by 3.0% during the first quarter. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $376,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the period. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC boosted its holdings in Expedia Group by 0.7% during the first quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 7,389 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $1,706,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. 90.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Expedia Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Results exceeded expectations: Expedia reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.76 per share, above the $5.22 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 14% year over year to $4.32 billion versus expectations of $4.17 billion. Expedia Group earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Forecast raised: Management increased its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to approximately $16.1 billion-$16.2 billion, up from the prior $15.6 billion-$16.0 billion range. The company also expects gross bookings of $129.5 billion-$130.8 billion and raised its adjusted EBITDA margin expansion target to 150-175 basis points, citing resilient domestic travel demand. Expedia raises annual forecast
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG turned more bullish: Analyst Jake Fuller maintained a Buy rating and raised his price target from $330 to $350, implying additional upside. The recommendation reflects strong second-quarter performance, competitive gains and expectations that management’s guidance remains conservative. Expedia BTIG buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Improved market sentiment: The earnings beat and outlook upgrade helped Expedia shares reach a new 1-year high, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s growth and profitability trajectory.
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend declared: Expedia announced a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, payable September 17 to shareholders of record August 27. The annualized yield is approximately 0.6%, providing modest shareholder income.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution remains: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target from $255 to $310 but retained a Neutral rating. Its target is below the current trading level, signaling that some analysts view much of the positive earnings news as already reflected in the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald Expedia rating

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.