Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)

Expedia Group's stock price increased from $146.47 to $213.75 between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, representing a 45.93% increase. In March 2025, the company reinstated a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share. The stock faced volatility in early 2025 due to analyst downgrades and concerns regarding consumer travel spending, leading to a decline of -2.28% as of April 9, 2025. Expedia Group reported strong Q1 2025 earnings, surpassing expectations with a 7% year-over-year growth in booked room nights and a 38% increase in adjusted EBITDA, although the recovery of its Vrbo brand was slower than anticipated. Analyst ratings in recent months (August-September 2025) have generally been "Neutral" or "Buy," with various price target adjustments.

Demand for Expedia Group's products and services is influenced by seasonal travel patterns and broader economic cycles. The travel industry experiences seasonal variations, and Expedia Group's booking volumes are sensitive to these patterns. There was a reported decrease in domestic demand during Q2 (April-June). The company's revenue model and B2B model (Expedia Partner Solutions) help to manage inventory even during off-seasons.

Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) is a prominent online travel company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, providing travel products and services globally. Its brand portfolio includes Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif Group, ebookers, CheapTickets, Hotwire.com, and CarRentals.com. The company generates revenue through travel bookings and advertising services.

Expedia Group, Inc. has a significant global presence, operating in the United States and internationally. While the United States accounts for a substantial portion of its net sales (61.2%), and the company is largely concentrated in North America (USCAN), it is actively expanding its reach into high-growth international markets, particularly in regions such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Expedia Group has focused on strengthening its brand and customer loyalty, launching "One Key" in 2024, a unified loyalty program across its core brands. While the company generally maintains a strong market presence, its brand reputation could be impacted by negative publicity or a decline in service quality.

Expedia Group, Inc. features a mixed ownership structure with significant institutional holdings. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., State Street Corp, Norges Bank, VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, Victory Capital Management Inc, JPMorgan Chase & Co, VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares, Geode Capital Management, Llc, and Windacre Partnership Llc. Institutional investors hold approximately 92.81% of the company's shares as of Q4 2024. Barry Diller is a significant individual shareholder.