Robert Dzielak Sells 1,004 Shares of Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Stock

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) insider Robert Dzielak sold 1,004 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $335.00, for a total value of $336,340.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 104,331 shares in the company, valued at $34,950,885. This represents a 0.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Expedia Group Price Performance

Shares of EXPE opened at $333.44 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.21. The stock has a market cap of $40.02 billion, a PE ratio of 20.79, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.22. Expedia Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $185.34 and a 12-month high of $342.00. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $286.09 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $250.05.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The online travel company reported $5.76 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by $0.54. Expedia Group had a return on equity of 87.32% and a net margin of 12.97%.The firm had revenue of $4.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.17 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.24 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Expedia Group, Inc. will post 17.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Expedia Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.48 per share. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 27th. Expedia Group’s payout ratio is presently 11.97%.

Institutional Trading of Expedia Group

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of EXPE. Brown Financial Advisors bought a new position in shares of Expedia Group in the 2nd quarter worth about $208,000. Advus Financial Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Expedia Group by 14.9% during the 2nd quarter. Advus Financial Partners LLC now owns 2,039 shares of the online travel company’s stock valued at $522,000 after purchasing an additional 264 shares in the last quarter. Groupe la Francaise bought a new stake in shares of Expedia Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $553,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new stake in Expedia Group during the second quarter worth approximately $22,773,000. Finally, California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in Expedia Group by 23,808.5% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 46,547,643 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $11,910,611,000 after purchasing an additional 46,352,952 shares in the last quarter. 90.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Expedia Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG raised its price target to $400 from $350 and maintained a Buy rating, signaling confidence in Expedia’s growth outlook and suggesting meaningful potential upside from recent trading levels. BTIG raises Expedia price target
• Positive Sentiment: Recent bullish coverage pointed to Expedia’s strong second-quarter performance and higher guidance. Gross bookings rose 12%, revenue increased 14% year over year to $4.32 billion, and earnings of $5.76 per share exceeded consensus by $0.54. Improving margins, 21% B2B bookings growth and $200 million of share repurchases further support the investment case. Expedia strong second quarter and higher guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Investor enthusiasm for online travel companies, including Expedia and Airbnb, has lifted the sector as resilient travel demand and stronger operating performance remain key themes. Airbnb and Expedia travel-sector rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Expedia recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, equivalent to $1.92 annually and a yield of about 0.6%. The dividend provides modest shareholder support but is unlikely to be a major near-term catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data showed zero shares sold short and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio. Because the figures appear anomalous, they offer little useful information about trading pressure.
• Negative Sentiment: Expedia executive Robert Dzielak sold 3,133 shares for estimated proceeds exceeding $1 million, reducing his direct holdings by 10%. The sale follows his disposal of 1,004 shares at $335 each, worth approximately $336,340. Although he retained 104,331 shares, repeated insider selling may weigh on sentiment, particularly with EXPE trading near its annual high. Expedia executive sells shares

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

EXPE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings raised Expedia Group from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Susquehanna lifted their target price on Expedia Group from $250.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. DA Davidson reduced their price target on Expedia Group from $260.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $370.00 price target on Expedia Group in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $317.45.

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.