Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Stock

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) had its price objective upped by Wells Fargo & Company from $303.00 to $307.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the online travel company’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price suggests a potential downside of 0.80% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group upped their target price on Expedia Group from $262.00 to $322.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Thursday. B. Riley Financial increased their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $350.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Expedia Group in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Expedia Group presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $309.82.

Expedia Group Stock Performance

Shares of EXPE stock traded up $2.92 on Friday, reaching $309.49. The stock had a trading volume of 332,872 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,072,622. Expedia Group has a 12 month low of $185.34 and a 12 month high of $331.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.22. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $259.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $244.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.43.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The online travel company reported $5.76 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.22 by $0.54. The firm had revenue of $4.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.17 billion. Expedia Group had a net margin of 12.97% and a return on equity of 88.69%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $4.24 earnings per share. On average, research analysts expect that Expedia Group will post 17.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Expedia Group

In other news, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 940 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 14,083 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,124,454.38. This represents a 6.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Robert J. Dzielak sold 4,702 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.00, for a total value of $1,095,566.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 105,448 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,569,384. This trade represents a 4.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 5.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Expedia Group

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Motiv8 Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of Expedia Group in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Expedia Group during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its position in shares of Expedia Group by 970.6% in the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 182 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Expedia Group by 272.9% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 179 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares in the last quarter. Finally, DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Expedia Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $46,000. 90.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Expedia Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Expedia reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.76 per share, ahead of the $5.22 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 14% year over year to $4.32 billion, exceeding expectations of $4.17 billion. Expedia raises annual forecast on resilient domestic travel demand
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to approximately $16.05 billion-$16.22 billion, up from $15.6 billion-$16.0 billion previously. It also forecast third-quarter revenue of $4.7 billion-$4.8 billion, roughly in line with Wall Street expectations. Expedia Raises Revenue View on Higher Profit, Revenue
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited resilient domestic travel, stronger brands, cost discipline, and continued momentum in its business-to-business segment. AI investments and B2B growth are viewed as additional growth engines, while full-year gross bookings are projected at roughly $129.5 billion-$130.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion was increased to 150-175 basis points. Expedia Leans on AI and B2B Growth to Lift Outlook After Strong Q2
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised their targets following the results: B. Riley increased its target to $390 with a Buy rating, BTIG to $350 with a Buy rating, Wedbush maintained Outperform with a $334 target, and RBC lifted its target to $330. B. Riley Financial Issues Positive Forecast for Expedia Group Stock Price
• Neutral Sentiment: Expedia declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, payable September 17 to shareholders of record August 27. The dividend adds shareholder income but is relatively modest at an annualized yield of about 0.6%.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion is not unanimous: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its target to $310 but retained a Neutral rating, while RBC maintained Sector Perform. This suggests some analysts see limited additional upside after the strong post-earnings move. Expedia Group Given New Price Target at Royal Bank of Canada
• Negative Sentiment: Management noted that parts of Europe remain soft, highlighting a regional demand risk even as broader travel trends and domestic demand remain supportive. Can Expedia Group Build on Its Strong Quarter?

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.