Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Price Target Raised to $309.00

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) had its target price boosted by Truist Financial from $246.00 to $309.00 in a research report sent to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the online travel company’s stock.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on EXPE. Barclays upped their target price on Expedia Group from $260.00 to $264.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Argus raised their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $270.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $330.00 price objective on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Susquehanna upped their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $240.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Wedbush initiated coverage on Expedia Group in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $334.00 price target on the stock. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Expedia Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $292.67.

Expedia Group Stock Performance

Shares of EXPE opened at $319.66 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.73. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $257.56 and a two-hundred day moving average of $243.87. The stock has a market cap of $39.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.14, a P/E/G ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.22. Expedia Group has a one year low of $181.58 and a one year high of $326.99.

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

Insider Transactions at Expedia Group

In other Expedia Group news, insider Robert J. Dzielak sold 4,702 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.00, for a total transaction of $1,095,566.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 105,448 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,569,384. This represents a 4.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 940 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.86, for a total value of $208,548.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 14,083 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,124,454.38. The trade was a 6.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 5.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Expedia Group

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new position in Expedia Group during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Expedia Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its position in shares of Expedia Group by 970.6% in the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 182 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Expedia Group by 272.9% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 179 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Finally, DV Equities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Expedia Group during the fourth quarter worth about $46,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.76% of the company’s stock.

More Expedia Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and revenue beat estimates: Expedia reported second-quarter earnings of $5.76 per share, up from $4.24 a year earlier and above analyst estimates ranging from $5.22 to $5.45. Revenue rose 14% year over year to $4.32 billion, exceeding the roughly $4.17 billion consensus. Expedia Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year revenue outlook raised: Expedia now expects 2026 revenue of approximately $16.1 billion to $16.2 billion, above its previous $15.6 billion-to-$16.0 billion range and slightly ahead of the roughly $16.0 billion analyst consensus. Expedia Raises Revenue View on Higher Profit, Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Demand trends remain favorable: Management raised its annual forecast as domestic travel demand stayed resilient, suggesting continued support for bookings and revenue growth. Expedia Raises Annual Forecast on Resilient Domestic Travel Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Near-term revenue outlook is in line with expectations: Expedia projected third-quarter revenue of $4.7 billion to $4.8 billion, consistent with the consensus estimate, while its updated full-year revenue forecast exceeded expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment was supportive: Truist Financial indicated that Expedia’s stock was expected to rise, adding to the positive reaction surrounding the earnings report. Truist Analyst Expects Expedia Stock to Rise

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.