HSBC Issues Positive Forecast for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Stock Price

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

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Expedia Group from $300.00 to $260.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Benchmark reduced their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $310.00 to $290.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $240.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $330.00 price objective on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Friday. Finally, 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 research report on Friday, December 19th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Expedia Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $288.87.

Expedia Group Stock Down 6.4%

Shares of EXPE stock opened at $212.67 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $273.40 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $240.00. Expedia Group has a 52 week low of $130.01 and a 52 week high of $303.80. The stock has a market cap of $26.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.59, a PEG ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.72.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The online travel company reported $3.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.46. The firm had revenue of $3.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.41 billion. Expedia Group had a return on equity of 73.89% and a net margin of 8.78%.The business’s revenue was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.39 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Expedia Group will post 12.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Expedia Group Increases Dividend

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

Insider Activity

In other Expedia Group news, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 849 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was 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 owned 11,662 shares in the company, valued at $2,893,108.96. The trade was a 6.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the director directly owned 2,916 shares in the company, valued at approximately $752,328. This represents a 25.54% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 9.13% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expedia Group

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EXPE. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC lifted its position in shares of Expedia Group by 0.4% during the third quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 9,814 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $2,098,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. RHS Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Expedia Group by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. RHS Financial LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $292,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in Expedia Group by 8.2% in the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 567 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $161,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the period. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in Expedia Group by 16.0% during the 4th quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 319 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $90,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JFS Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Expedia Group by 78.6% in the 4th 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 during the period. Institutional investors own 90.76% of the company’s stock.

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

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.