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

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) insider Robert Dzielak sold 1,004 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $335.00, for a total value of $336,340.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 104,331 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,950,885. This represents a 0.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Expedia Group Trading Down 0.3%

NASDAQ:EXPE opened at $337.97 on Wednesday. Expedia Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $185.34 and a 12 month high of $341.09. The company’s 50 day moving average is $284.21 and its 200-day moving average is $249.33. 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 firm has a market cap of $40.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.07, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.22.

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

Expedia Group Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have weighed in on EXPE shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $244.00 to $230.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $300.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Expedia Group from $303.00 to $307.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Gordon Haskett reduced their target price on shares of Expedia Group from $320.00 to $290.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Expedia Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $317.45.

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 reaffirmed a Buy rating, implying approximately 18.4% upside from the referenced trading level. The increase reflects stronger expectations following Expedia’s results and outlook. BTIG raises Expedia price target
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlighted Expedia’s strong second quarter and higher guidance as support for additional gains. Gross bookings increased 12%, revenue rose 14%, adjusted EBITDA margins improved and B2B gross bookings grew 21% year over year. The company also repurchased roughly 880,000 shares for $200 million and maintained its $0.48 quarterly dividend. Expedia strong Q2 and higher guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Expedia and Airbnb shares have benefited from continued investor enthusiasm for online travel companies, with expectations that resilient travel demand and improving operating performance can extend the sector’s rally. Airbnb and Expedia stocks rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data showed zero shares sold short and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio. Because the figures indicate no measurable short position and include an anomalous percentage change, they provide little actionable information for EXPE investors.
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Robert J. Dzielak sold 1,004 shares at an average price of $335, worth approximately $336,340. The transaction reduced his direct holdings by 0.95%; he still owned 104,331 shares afterward. The sale may weigh modestly on sentiment but is relatively small compared with his remaining stake. Expedia executive insider transaction

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Expedia Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Expedia Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new stake in Expedia Group in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. First Bancorp Inc ME acquired a new position in Expedia Group in the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. boosted its stake in Expedia Group by 970.6% in the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 182 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Expedia Group by 272.9% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 179 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.76% of the company’s stock.

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.