Expedia Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

Expedia (EXPE) has launched Expedia® Trip Matching, an innovative AI-powered feature that converts Instagram Reels into bookable travel itineraries. The first-of-its-kind tool allows users to share any public travel-related Reel with Expedia and receive customized travel recommendations and booking options. This integration makes Expedia the first Online Travel Agency (OTA) to offer real-time, AI-powered travel planning directly within Instagram.

The feature works by letting users share inspiring travel Reels with @Expedia, which then responds with AI-generated personalized recommendations and bookable itineraries. According to Expedia, 80% of millennials rely on social media for travel decisions. The service is currently in beta and will be available to U.S. travelers in the coming weeks through Expedia.com/tripmatching.com.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) reported mixed Q1 2025 results with growth in bookings and revenue, despite softened U.S. travel demand. The company achieved 4% growth in total gross bookings and 3% revenue growth to $2,988 million. Booked room nights increased by 6% year-over-year to 107.7 million.

While B2C gross bookings grew 1%, B2B showed stronger performance with 14% growth. The company's net loss widened by 49% to $200 million, with diluted loss per share at $1.56. However, adjusted EBITDA increased 16% with 105 basis points margin expansion. During Q1, Expedia repurchased 1.7 million shares for $330 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has announced the webcast details for its annual partner event, EXPLORE 25. The general opening session will be streamed on May 14, 2025, at 8:50 a.m. PT through the company's Investor Relations website. EXPLORE 25 serves as a platform where Expedia Group unveils new innovations aimed at enhancing the travel experience for both travelers and partners. Interested parties can access the webcast at ir.expediagroup.com.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The earnings report, covering the period ended March 31, 2025, will be published after market close. The company will host a webcast at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss the results. Both the earnings release and webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Expedia's corporate website. A recording of the webcast will remain available for approximately twelve months.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has partnered with Flex Pay to introduce flexible payment options for cruise bookings across its brands including Expedia Cruises, Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com, and Cheaptickets.com. The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution allows travelers in the US and Canada to finance their cruise vacations over 3 to 24 months.

The partnership with Flex Pay (formerly Uplift) covers more than 20 cruise brands available on Expedia Group platforms. According to Flex Pay, their financing solutions have demonstrated a 15-25% increase in booking volume, conversion, and order value. The company reported a 23% year-over-year growth in cruise bookings during 2024.

Fortive (NYSE: FTV) has appointed Mark Okerstrom as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 24, 2025. He will succeed Chuck E. McLaughlin, who will retire as CFO but continue in a non-executive role through year-end to ensure smooth transition.

Okerstrom brings extensive experience from his 13-year tenure at Expedia Group, where he served in various executive roles including CFO, EVP of Operations, and ultimately CEO. As Expedia's CFO for 6 years, he managed finance, corporate strategy, and M&A. He was recognized among Top 3 CFOs in the Internet sector by Institutional Investor Magazine for three consecutive years (2016-2018).

The appointment follows a comprehensive search process. Okerstrom, who holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a JD from the University of British Columbia, will be based at Fortive's headquarters in Everett, Washington. The company expects his expertise in profitable growth, innovation, and capital allocation to contribute significantly to Fortive's strategic initiatives.

Expedia Group has successfully closed a registered public offering of $1 billion in unsecured 5.400% Senior Notes due 2035. The notes were issued at 99.316% of the aggregate principal amount, generating net proceeds of approximately $985 million after deducting discounts and estimated offering expenses.

The Senior Notes, guaranteed by certain Expedia Group subsidiaries, will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, dividends, stock repurchases, working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) reported strong Q4 2024 results with significant growth across key metrics. Room nights increased 12% year-over-year, while total gross bookings and revenue grew 13% and 10% respectively. The company demonstrated robust performance in both B2C and B2B segments, with bookings growth accelerating 5 points to 9% and 24% respectively.

Fourth quarter financial highlights include a 124% increase in net income to $299 million and a 21% rise in adjusted EBITDA with 175 basis points margin expansion. For the full year 2024, the company achieved 7% growth in both gross bookings and revenue compared to 2023.

In a significant move for shareholders, Expedia Group announced the reinstatement of its quarterly dividend at $0.40 per share, starting March 2025. The company also reported substantial share repurchases, buying back over 12 million shares for $1.6 billion in 2024.

Expedia has released its 2025 Air Hacks Report, revealing key insights for flight savings. Contrary to popular belief, August emerges as the cheapest month to fly, with potential savings of 12% for domestic and 7% for international flights compared to peak months. The report shows that booking on Sundays can save travelers up to 17% on international flights, while departing on Thursdays or Saturdays can reduce costs by up to 17%.

The data indicates that domestic flight prices have decreased by 1% from 2023, with average tickets at $462, while international fares dropped 4% to $849. For optimal savings, domestic flights should be booked 1-3 months ahead (saving 25%), and international flights 18-29 days before departure (saving 17%). Expedia has also launched a new Flight Deals tool on its app, highlighting fares at least 20% below typical prices.