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Sabre Corpo (SABR)

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$1.86
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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/01/2025: SABR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $2.76

1 Year Target Price $2.76

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$2.76 Target price
52w Low $1.69
Current$1.86
52w High $4.63

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -48.6%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 721.96M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.76
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.76
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.52
52 Weeks Range 1.69 - 4.63
Updated Date 10/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.69 - 4.63
Updated Date 10/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.94

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin -11.91%
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.97%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.04%
Return on Equity (TTM) -737.41%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 7.65
Enterprise Value 5307845315
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.24
Enterprise Value 5307845315
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.24
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.76
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.16
Shares Outstanding 394514384
Shares Floating 368172659
Shares Outstanding 394514384
Shares Floating 368172659
Percent Insiders 3.22
Percent Institutions 95.79

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Sabre Corpo

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Sabre Corporation was founded in 1960 by American Airlines as a joint venture with IBM to automate airline reservations. It spun off as a separate company in 2000. Over time, it expanded its services to include hotel, car rental, and cruise reservations, and developed solutions for airlines and other travel suppliers.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Travel Solutions: Provides a global distribution system (GDS) for travel agencies and corporations to book airline seats, hotel rooms, rental cars, and other travel services. Includes Sabre Red Workspace, online travel booking platforms, and API solutions.
  • Airline Solutions: Offers a suite of software and services to airlines to manage their operations, including passenger reservations, inventory management, flight operations, and revenue management.
  • Hospitality Solutions: Delivers software solutions to help hoteliers improve operational efficiencies and offer better guest experiences.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Sean Menke is the CEO of Sabre Corporation. The company is structured into two main business segments: Travel Solutions and Airline Solutions. It has a global presence with offices and operations worldwide.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS): A leading GDS that connects travel suppliers with travel agencies and corporations worldwide. Competitors include Amadeus and Travelport. Revenue estimates are difficult to pinpoint precisely, but Sabre's overall Travel Solutions segment accounts for the majority of the revenue. GDS market share fluctuates.
  • SabreSonic Customer Sales and Service (CSS): A passenger service system (PSS) used by airlines to manage reservations, inventory, and departure control. Competitors include Amadeus' Altea Suite and Navitaire. Revenue figures are bundled within the Airline Solutions segment. It is used by over 250 airlines globally.
  • SynXis Central Reservations System: A hospitality platform which allows hotel chains to manage pricing and hotel bookings. Competitors include Amadeus's iHotelier and Oracle Hospitality.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The travel technology industry is evolving with increasing competition from online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct booking channels. The industry is recovering from the pandemic, with growing demand for travel services. Technology companies must adapt to the growing importance of personalization, mobile booking, and data analytics.

Positioning

Sabre is one of the largest travel technology companies globally. It has a strong presence in the GDS and airline solutions markets, but faces competition from other major players. Sabre's competitive advantages include its global reach, established relationships with travel suppliers, and comprehensive technology platform.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Sabre is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its various solutions for travel agencies, airlines, and hotels.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global network and reach
  • Established relationships with travel suppliers
  • Comprehensive technology platform
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Diversified revenue streams (GDS and Airline Solutions)

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Complex technology infrastructure
  • Dependence on the travel industry, which is cyclical
  • Slower to adapt to new trends than smaller, nimbler competitors

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Expansion of ancillary services (e.g., travel insurance)
  • Adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain)
  • Strategic partnerships with other technology companies
  • Increasing demand for personalized travel experiences

Threats

  • Competition from other GDS providers
  • Direct booking initiatives by airlines and hotels
  • Economic downturns that reduce travel demand
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Disruptive technologies (e.g., new booking platforms)

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AMKBY
  • CDNXF
  • TRAVELSKY (Not Publicly Traded in the US)

Competitive Landscape

Sabre competes with other GDS providers, airline IT solutions companies, and emerging technology companies. It differentiates itself through its global reach, comprehensive platform, and strong relationships.

Major Acquisitions

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  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 360
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquired to expand Sabre's offerings in the low-cost carrier (LCC) market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Sabre's historical growth has been impacted by economic cycles and competition. The company is looking for growth, especially post pandemic.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Sabre, driven by recovery in the travel industry and increased adoption of its technology solutions. Revenue growth is typically in the low-single-digit percentage range.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in new technologies, partnerships with travel suppliers, and expansion into new markets.

Summary

Sabre is a major player in the travel technology industry with a large global presence. However, the company is vulnerable due to debt and competition from rival GDS companies. Sabre is attempting to innovate with new technology to improve relationships with suppliers. Sabre is also susceptible to fluctuations in the economy, which has a huge impact on the travel industry.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

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About Sabre Corpo

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Southlake, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-04-17
CEO, President & Director Mr. Kurt J. Ekert
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 6253
Full time employees 6253

Sabre Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a software and technology company for travel industry in the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Travel Solutions and Hospitality Solutions. The Travel Solutions segment operates a business-to-business travel marketplace that offers travel content, such as inventory, prices, and availability from a range of travel suppliers, including airlines, hotels, car rental brands, rail carriers, cruise lines, and tour operators with a network of travel buyers comprising online and offline travel agencies, travel management companies, and corporate travel departments. This segment also provides a portfolio of software technology products and solutions through software-as-a-service (SaaS) and hosted delivery models to airlines and other travel suppliers. Its products include reservation systems for carriers, commercial and operations products, agency solutions, and data-driven intelligence solutions, as well as SabreMosaic, a proprietary offer and order retailing platform for airlines that enables airlines to create, sell, and deliver personalized content to travelers. The Hospitality Solutions segment provides software and solutions to hoteliers through SaaS and hosted delivery models. Sabre Corporation was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Southlake, Texas.