Citizens Jmp Reiterates Market Perform Rating for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE)

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE)‘s stock had its “market perform” rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Citizens Jmp in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on EXPE. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $280.00 to $282.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $225.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $225.00 price target (down previously from $250.00) on shares of Expedia Group in a report on Friday, February 13th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $330.00 price objective on shares of Expedia Group in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Benchmark dropped their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $310.00 to $290.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $284.35.

Expedia Group Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of Expedia Group stock opened at $203.79 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $269.74 and a 200 day simple moving average of $240.95. Expedia Group has a 12-month low of $130.01 and a 12-month high of $303.80. The company has a market capitalization of $24.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 1.41.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The online travel company reported $3.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.46. Expedia Group had a net margin of 8.78% and a return on equity of 72.23%. The firm had revenue of $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.39 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Expedia Group will post 12.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Expedia Group

In other news, CAO Lance A. Soliday sold 849 shares of the firm’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 value 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. This trade represents a 6.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $258.00, for a total value of $258,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 2,916 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $752,328. This trade represents a 25.54% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 9.13% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Expedia Group

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC raised its holdings in 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 valued at $2,098,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the period. RHS Financial LLC boosted its stake 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 worth $292,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Expedia Group by 8.2% during the fourth quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 567 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $161,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Expedia Group by 16.0% during the fourth 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 during the last quarter. Finally, JFS Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Expedia Group by 78.6% in the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 100 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. 90.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Expedia Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company reports and strategy — Expedia is highlighting double‑digit revenue and gross‑bookings growth and continuing to push AI initiatives that management says are driving bookings and efficiency, which supports longer‑term upside. Expedia Group sees double-digit growth as AI push continues
• Positive Sentiment: Value/oversold arguments — Several outlets (Zacks) argue EXPE is technically oversold after the recent drop and that analyst estimate revisions and valuation metrics make a buy‑the‑dip case. This can attract bargain hunters and short‑term buyers. Down 25.4% in 4 Weeks, Buy the Dip
• Positive Sentiment: Fundamental/value checks — Zacks also ran a valuation/estimate‑revision piece suggesting EXPE could be undervalued based on its earnings momentum and the Zacks Rank framework. Is EXPEDIA GROUP (EXPE) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst ratings mix — Some firms reaffirmed neutral/market‑perform ratings (Wedbush, Citizens/JMP) while others keep buy/outperform views; price targets vary widely, indicating no consensus near‑term direction. Analyst rating notes via Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Argus adjustment — Argus cut its price target from $345 to $250 but maintained a “buy” rating, trimming upside expectations while still signaling conviction in the business. Argus adjusts price target on Expedia Group
• Neutral Sentiment: Market content pieces & trends — Coverage comparing Expedia to Booking/Airbnb and reporting on airfare/city trends (e.g., San Juan) is driving discussion about competitive positioning and demand seasonality rather than an immediate catalyst. Expedia Vs. Peers San Juan airfare trends
• Negative Sentiment: Post‑earnings reset and margin guidance — Several analyses link the recent selloff to investor disappointment with Expedia’s modest 2026 margin‑expansion outlook despite strong top‑line growth; that cautious margin guidance is the primary near‑term negative catalyst. Expedia slides as investors focus on 2026 margin outlook after earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Recent share weakness & sentiment — Coverage highlighting a ~25% monthly share price drop and notable insider selling has increased caution among investors and likely contributed to short‑term volatility. Assessing Expedia After A 25% Monthly Drop

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.