Wedbush Reiterates Neutral Rating for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE)

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reissued by stock analysts at Wedbush in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $260.00 price objective on the online travel company’s stock. Wedbush’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 27.58% from the stock’s previous close.

EXPE has been the topic of a number of other reports. Oppenheimer raised their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on Expedia Group in a report on Monday, November 24th. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Expedia Group from $180.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on Expedia Group from $250.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $300.00 to $260.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 13th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Expedia Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $284.35.

Expedia Group Price Performance

Expedia Group stock opened at $203.79 on Tuesday. Expedia Group has a 12-month low of $130.01 and a 12-month high of $303.80. 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 firm has a 50-day moving average price of $269.74 and a 200-day moving average price of $240.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.97 billion, a PE ratio of 20.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 1.41.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The online travel company reported $3.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.32 by $0.46. Expedia Group had a return on equity of 72.23% and a net margin of 8.78%.The business had revenue of $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.41 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.39 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Expedia Group will post 12.28 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $258.00, for a total transaction of $258,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,916 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $752,328. This trade represents a 25.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, 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 transaction of $210,619.92. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,662 shares in the company, valued at $2,893,108.96. The trade was a 6.79% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 9.13% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EXPE. Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Expedia Group by 2.6% in the 2nd quarter. Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. now owns 107,973 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $18,213,000 after buying an additional 2,767 shares in the last quarter. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Expedia Group in the third quarter valued at $1,063,000. Railway Pension Investments Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Expedia Group by 19.6% during the third quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 115,200 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $24,624,000 after purchasing an additional 18,900 shares during the last quarter. Convergence Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Expedia Group during the third quarter worth about $1,001,000. Finally, National Pension Service lifted its holdings in shares of Expedia Group by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 248,328 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $53,080,000 after purchasing an additional 15,611 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.76% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Expedia Group

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.