BMO Capital Markets Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Stock

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) had its target price hoisted by investment analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $250.00 to $255.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “market perform” rating on the online travel company’s stock. BMO Capital Markets’ price objective points to a potential upside of 19.90% from the company’s previous close.

EXPE has been the subject of several other reports. Piper Sandler reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $225.00 target price (down from $250.00) on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Friday. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $290.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $225.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $330.00 price target on shares of Expedia Group in a research note on Friday. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price target on Expedia Group from $220.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Expedia Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $288.23.

Expedia Group Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:EXPE opened at $212.67 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $26.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.59, a PEG ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.41. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $273.40 and a 200 day moving average price of $240.40. 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 has a twelve month low of $130.01 and a twelve month high of $303.80.

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Expedia Group news, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of Expedia Group stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $258.00, for a total transaction of $258,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 2,916 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $752,328. This trade represents a 25.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 849 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $248.08, for a total transaction of $210,619.92. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 11,662 shares in the company, valued at $2,893,108.96. This represents a 6.79% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 9.13% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Expedia Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EXPE. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Expedia Group by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 9,814 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $2,098,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. RHS Financial LLC raised its position in Expedia Group by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. RHS Financial LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $292,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in Expedia Group by 8.2% during 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 in the last quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC grew 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 worth $90,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Finally, JFS Wealth Advisors LLC increased 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 acquiring an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.76% of the company’s stock.

Expedia Group News Roundup

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.