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Expedia Group Inc.(EXPE)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$259.16
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EXPE

11/09/2026: EXPE (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Expedia Group is a major player in the global online travel market, operating through a diversified portfolio of consumer brands and a growing B2B technology business. The company's primary strength lies in its scale and ongoing transition to a unified technology platform, which aims to improve operational efficiency and feature deployment. The main investment story centers on the scaling of its B2B segment and increased personalization through AI. However, risks remain regarding fierce competition from Booking Holdings and Airbnb, as well as reliance on paid search traffic. This stock may suit investors seeking exposure to the travel cycle who are comfortable with the risks of a competitive digital marketplace.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential tied to travel demand cycles and B2B technology scaling.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find value during periods of strong sector rotation into travel-related equities.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that may appear attractive relative to cash flow generation.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a meaningful regular dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to travel industry volatility and cyclical consumer spending patterns creates significant price sensitivity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highTravel stocks are highly sensitive to macroeconomic shifts and seasonal demand fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for growth can cause significant repricing if quarterly targets are missed.
Competition risk (Digital Travel Platforms)HighAggressive pricing and marketing by competitors like Booking and Airbnb pressure margins.
Business qualityMedium / highThe platform model is highly scalable but dependent on third-party inventory and search traffic.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors seeking income will not find this an appropriate vehicle.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing the transition to a single technology stack is critical for long-term efficiency.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 67.73%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EXPE receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EXPE has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+4.9%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 21.1%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+7.6%), soft profitability (net margin 8.8%), very low insider ownership of 0.62%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EXPE's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $3.1B (21.1% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is EXPE's strongest growth driver at +33.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+7.6%, moderate) and earnings growth (+4.9%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 108.4% and approximately 99.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.62%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.67%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.31%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.90%
State Street Corp 4.78%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 3.36%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EXPE generates approximately $901 of gross profit, $147 of operating income, and $211 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.23%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EXPE has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 30.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.2
1Y Target Price 333.14
Price to earnings Ratio 15.2
1Y Target Price 333.14
Volume (30-day avg) 1.9M shares
Beta 1.39
52 Weeks Range 184.28 - 341.51
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 184.28 - 341.51
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.68%
Basic EPS (TTM) 17.06

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Merchant ModelCollecting payments from travelers and paying suppliers (hotels, etc.), earning a margin.The company acts as the merchant of record for many bookings.
Agency ModelCharging a commission for facilitating bookings between travelers and service providers.The company collects a fee for every successful transaction.
Advertising & MediaRevenue from search placements and promotional advertising on its platforms.Provides additional monetization through marketing services for travel partners.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 8.09
Actual 8.6

Profitability

Profit Margin 12.99%
Operating Margin (TTM) 27.83%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.18%
Return on Equity (TTM) 76.75%

Valuation

Trailing PE 15.2
Forward PE 11.3
Enterprise Value 30.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.89
Enterprise Value 30.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.89
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.9
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.98
Shares Outstanding 113.05M
Shares Floating 112.10M
Shares Outstanding 113.05M
Shares Floating 112.10M
Percent Insiders 0.62
Percent Institutions 108.41

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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