Wall Street Zen Upgrades Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) to “Strong-Buy”

09 Feb 2026, 02:42 by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat Gem

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE – Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Saturday.

EXPE has been the subject of several other research reports. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Expedia Group from $205.00 to $250.00 in a research note on Friday, November 7th. TD Cowen raised their target price on Expedia Group from $256.00 to $300.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Wedbush cut their target price on Expedia Group from $290.00 to $260.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Cantor Fitzgerald increased their price target on Expedia Group from $220.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $210.00 price objective on Expedia Group in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twenty-one have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Expedia Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $290.87.

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Expedia Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ:EXPE opened at $236.85 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $276.50 and its 200-day moving average is $239.25. Expedia Group has a 1-year low of $130.01 and a 1-year high of $303.80. The company has a current ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.72. The stock has a market cap of $29.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.42.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The online travel company reported $7.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.10 by $0.47. Expedia Group had a net margin of 9.66% and a return on equity of 64.15%. The business had revenue of $4.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.28 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $6.13 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that Expedia Group will post 12.28 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Expedia Group

In other Expedia Group news, Director Craig A. Jacobson sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $271.55, for a total transaction of $814,650.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 30,858 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,379,489.90. This represents a 8.86% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Madhumita Moina Banerjee sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $258.00, for a total transaction of $258,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,916 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $752,328. This trade represents a 25.54% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 4,849 shares of company stock valued at $1,283,270. 9.13% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Expedia Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of EXPE. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Expedia Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $408,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Expedia Group by 5.0% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 5,455 shares of the online travel company’s stock worth $917,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Expedia Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $596,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Expedia Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Finally, Callan Family Office LLC bought a new stake in shares of Expedia Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $492,000. 90.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Expedia Group News

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

Positive Sentiment: Baird added Expedia (and Booking) to its list of fresh bullish picks, arguing that near‑term AI worries are overblown and the travel recovery and long‑term market position still favor the stocks. This bullish endorsement likely supported buying interest. AI Fears Slam Booking and Expedia Stock. Why They Can Bounce Back.
Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights that Expedia has the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report (Earnings ESP plus analyst expectations), which can lift the stock into the print and spur speculative buying ahead of results. Expedia (EXPE) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank nudged its price target up (from $235 to $245) and kept a hold rating, a small but constructive analyst move that reinforces the case for upside toward mid‑$200s. Deutsche Bank adjusts Expedia Group price target to $245 from $235; maintains hold rating
Neutral Sentiment: Wedbush trimmed its price target for EXPE from $290 to $260 and kept a neutral rating — a downgrade of expectations that may cap upside but still implies mid‑single‑digit to low‑double‑digit upside from current levels. Expedia price target lowered by Wedbush
Neutral Sentiment: Expedia confirmed an upcoming earnings release (scheduled for Thursday), making the company headline‑sensitive in the near term — this is neutral by itself but increases volatility around the report. Expedia Group (EXPE) to Release Earnings on Thursday
Negative Sentiment: Expedia announced cuts of ~100 jobs at its Austin office as part of a broader restructuring. Layoffs can be viewed negatively from a sentiment perspective and may signal cost pressures or structural changes, even if they improve margins over time. Expedia to cut 100 jobs from Austin offices starting April 1 amid broader corporate restructuring

Expedia Group Company Profile

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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.