Bull case
EXPE would need investors to value it at roughly 26x earnings — about 14x more generous than today's 12x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Three scenarios for where EXPE stock could go
EXPE would need investors to value it at roughly 26x earnings — about 14x more generous than today's 12x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
At 20x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
The bear case assumes sentiment or fundamentals disappoint enough to push EXPE down roughly 3% from the current price.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.

Expedia Group is a global online travel marketplace connecting travelers with lodging, flights, rental cars, and vacation packages. It generates revenue primarily through merchant commissions from hotel bookings (around 70% of revenue) and agency commissions from flights and other travel services, supplemented by advertising from its metasearch platform trivago. The company's moat lies in its massive scale and brand portfolio — including Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, and Orbitz — which creates network effects and supplier relationships that are difficult for new entrants to replicate.
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $4.24/$3.97 | +6.8% | $3.8B/$3.7B | +2.1% |
| Q4 2025 | $7.57/$6.97 | +8.6% | $4.4B/$4.3B | +3.0% |
| Q1 2026 | $3.78/$3.35 | +12.8% | $3.5B/$3.4B | +3.8% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.96/$1.41 | +39.0% | $3.4B/$3.4B | +2.2% |
EXPE beat EPS estimates in 4 of 4 tracked quarters. A perfect track record raises the bar for the upcoming report.
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
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Latest annual revenue by reported region
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Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Fair value est. $334 — implies +38.8% from today's price.
| Metric | EXPE | S&P 500 | Consumer Cyclical | 5Y Avg EXPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | 12.2x | 18.8x-35% | 16.3x-25% | — |
| Trailing PE | 24.6x | 24.4x | 21.2x+16% | 29.6x-17% |
| PEG Ratio | — | 1.66x | 0.92x | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7x | 15.2x-36% | 12.2x-20% | 16.0x-39% |
| Price/FCF | 9.1x | 20.7x-56% | 15.6x-42% | 9.9x |
| Price/Sales | 1.9x | 3.1x-38% | 0.7x+174% | 2.1x |
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% | 1.91% | 2.17% | 0.39% |
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolEXPE generates $4.7B in free cash flow at a 30.9% margin — 40.2% ROIC signals a durable competitive advantage · returns 7.5% of market cap to shareholders annually.
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
How capital is returned to owners
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt).
Open full ratios pageKey factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Expedia's cautious full-year 2026 margin outlook led to a 13% stock decline, overshadowing strong Q4 2025 earnings.
The bear case suggests revenue growth could stagnate at +1-2% as Expedia loses market share.
Expedia faces risks of losing market share, potentially limiting its long-term growth trajectory.
The company's ability to execute a successful transformation is uncertain, with bulls and bears differing on outcomes.
Wall Street analysts are divided, with 34 rating Expedia Buy/Strong Buy and 39 rating it Hold.
Expedia has worked to shed its reputation for tech debt and platform fragmentation, but risks remain.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Bull case suggests 11x multiples on $4.1 billion EBITDA, indicating 80-100% upside potential.
Analysts project an 11.1% implied upside with a $271 consensus target price.
Unified account across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo enhances customer loyalty and retention.
Comprehensive platform for hotels, flights, car rentals, and vacations drives revenue growth.
Top holder Vanguard Group (7.5%) signals strong institutional confidence in the company.
Ongoing updates and bug fixes enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Strong brand recognition with trademarks like Expedia and Hotels.com solidifies market position.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXP EXPE Expedia Group, Inc. | $28.2B | 12.2x | +7.6% | 10.3% | Hold | +12.3% |
BKN BKNG Booking Holdings Inc. | $133.1B | 16.4x | +8.8% | 22.2% | Buy | +34.3% |
ABN ABNB Airbnb, Inc. | $84.5B | 27.8x | +11.1% | 19.9% | Buy | +8.5% |
TRI TRIP Tripadvisor, Inc. | $1.5B | 9.8x | +6.7% | 1.0% | Hold | +8.8% |
TCO TCOM Trip.com Group Limited | $28.4B | 1.6x | +13.7% | 53.4% | Buy | +66.3% |
MMY MMYT MakeMyTrip Limited | $4.4B | 107.0x | +11.3% | 5.0% | Buy | +94.8% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
EXPE returns capital mainly through $1.9B/year in buybacks (6.8% buyback yield), with a modest 0.63% dividend — combining for 7.5% total shareholder yield.
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
| Year | Div / Share | YoY Grw | BB Yield | Total Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.96 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.60 | — | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 2020 | $0.34 | -74.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $1.32 | +6.5% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 2018 | $1.24 | +6.9% | 5.4% | 6.4% |
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) is rated Hold by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 75 analysts covering the stock, 34 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 39 rate it Hold, and 2 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $271, implying +12.3% from the current price of $241. The bear case scenario is $248 and the bull case is $520.
The Wall Street consensus price target for EXPE is $271 based on 75 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $330 (+37.0% from today), and the low-end target is $240 (-0.4%). The base case model target is $394.
EXPE trades at 12.2x times forward earnings. The stock's valuation is broadly in line with the broader market. Based on current multiples versus the peer group, the relative model signals cheap versus peers. Whether the stock is over or undervalued ultimately depends on whether consensus earnings estimates are achievable.
The primary risks for EXPE in 2026 are: (1) Margin outlook concerns — Expedia's cautious full-year 2026 margin outlook led to a 13% stock decline, overshadowing strong Q4 2025 earnings. (2) Revenue growth stagnation — The bear case suggests revenue growth could stagnate at +1-2% as Expedia loses market share. (3) Market share erosion — Expedia faces risks of losing market share, potentially limiting its long-term growth trajectory. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
Analyst consensus estimates EXPE will report consensus revenue of $16.3B (+7.6% year-over-year) and EPS of $16.59 (+29.9% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $17.4B in revenue.
Expedia Group, Inc. is expected to report its next earnings on approximately 2026-08-06. Consensus expects EPS of $5.16 and revenue of $4.2B. Over recent quarters, EXPE has beaten EPS estimates 92% of the time.
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) generated $4.7B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 30.9%. EXPE returns capital to shareholders through dividends (0.6% yield) and share repurchases ($1.9B TTM).