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Expedia Group

Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.

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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in EXPE often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 26 options trades for Expedia Group. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 42% bullish and 42% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $32,757, and 25 calls, totaling $2,296,953.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $195.0 for Expedia Group during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Expedia Group's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Expedia Group's whale activity within a strike price range from $110.0 to $195.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Expedia Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729179138_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$13.45</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$393.0K</td>
<td>743</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">314</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$23.6</td>
<td>$23.7</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$237.0K</td>
<td>649</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$211.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">263</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$157.9K</td>
<td>744</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$16.71</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$125.1K</td>
<td>744</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">658</td>
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<h3>About Expedia Group</h3>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
In light of the recent options history for Expedia Group, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Expedia Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,905,481, with EXPE's price up by 3.27%, positioned at $155.78.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Expedia Group</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $148.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Expedia Group, maintaining a target price of $159. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $150. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BTIG continues to hold a Buy rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $175. 
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Shares of Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) are trading higher on Thursday, following reports that Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) is considering a potential acquisition of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41379843/this-uber-analyst-is-no-longer-bullish-here-are-top-5-downgrades-for-thursday">travel booking company</a>.
What To Know: According to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/94a25bf7-e62b-462a-a4f0-e4feb6e244f7">Financial Times</a>, Uber has engaged with advisors in recent months about exploring a potential bid for Expedia after a third party suggested the idea. The discussions, still in their early stages, have focused on Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who joined the company in 2017. Before that, he served as Expedia's CEO for 12 years, expanding the company's presence to over 60 countries. Khosrowshahi remains a non-voting member of Expedia's board and would likely recuse himself if formal talks begin.
Although no formal approach has been made to Expedia and there are no current discussions, sources cautioned that Uber's interest was at a very early stage and it was possible that a deal would not transpire. In August, Uber's Chief Financial Officer Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah stated that the company's "top priority" for deploying capital was investing in growth, including via acquisitions.
What Else: Expedia, with a market cap nearing $20 billion, would complement Uber's existing growth strategy, which includes its core ride-hailing services as well as expansions into food delivery, corporate freight, and travel bookings. Uber, which posted its first annual profit in February 2024 since its 2019 IPO, has not made a major acquisition since 2021 but continues to invest in autonomous driving technologies.
Uber's previous acquisitions include Postmates, Drizly, Careem, and Transplace, while it has also partnered with self-driving firms such as Aurora, Waymo, and BYD and invested in British startup Wayve in August 2024. Moreover, Expedia's stock rose by 6% in pre-market trading, building on an almost 50% increase over the past year. Meanwhile, Uber&#8217;s shares declined by 3%, though the company has seen 84% growth in the last 12 months.
EXPE Price Action: Expedia shares were up by 5.14% at $158.44 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Expedia Shares Are Rising Thursday: What's Going On?

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41379650/travelers-q3-triumph-strong-premium-growth-and-underwriting-gains-propel-massive-earnings-beat">third-quarter results</a>.
The Travelers Companies reported third-quarter revenue growth of 12% year-over-year to $11.904 billion, beating the consensus of $11.491 billion. Core income per share jumped 169% to $5.24, beating the $3.64 consensus estimate.
Travelers gained 6.9% to $259.63 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Gevo, Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) gained 27.6% to $2.87 after the company announced it secured a DOE conditional commitment loan of $1.46 billion for its net-zero 1 sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Dakota.</li>
<li>Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) gained 16.2% to $35.09 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results and raised its FY24 OEBITDA guidance.</li>
<li>XCHG Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCH#NASDAQ">XCH</a>) climbed 15.2% to $19.60.</li>
<li>Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEU#NYSE">LEU</a>) gained 14.7% to $88.74.</li>
<li>SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) shares gained 14.6% to $2.58 after the company announced it completed the first phase of recapitalization with $100 million securitization transaction.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) gained 12.6% to $211.14 following a third-quarter earnings beat and strong fourth-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOLD#NASDAQ">FOLD</a>) gained 11.1% to $11.67 after the company announced it entered into a license agreement with Teva and resolved its Galafold patent litigation.</li>
<li>Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBS#NYSE">WBS</a>) climbed 8.5% to $52.76 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Cohen &amp; Steers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNS#NYSE">CNS</a>) gained 7.7% to $109.00 after UBS upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral and raised its price target from $63 to $102.</li>
<li>Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UEC#NYSE">UEC</a>) gained 7.3% to $8.54. Uranium Energy increased licensed production capacity to 4 million pounds of U3O8 PER YEAR AT the Irigaray Processing Plant.</li>
<li>Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNA#NYSE">SNA</a>) climbed 7.2% to $319.43 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>) gained 7% to $1.6900.</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) climbed 4.6% to $157.78 following a report suggesting Uber explored a takeover bid for the company.</li>
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Expedia shares are trading higher following a report suggesting Uber explored a takeover bid for the company.

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Reported Earlier: 'Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia' - Financial Times

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>) shares increased by 31.3% to $1.97 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.4 million. </li>
<li>Algorhythm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIME#NASDAQ">RIME</a>) stock increased by 12.79% to $0.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.3 million. </li>
<li>China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAAS#NASDAQ">CAAS</a>) shares rose 8.27% to $4.58. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $138.2 million. </li>
<li>Wag Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PET#NASDAQ">PET</a>) stock rose 7.8% to $0.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $43.8 million. </li>
<li>Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) stock increased by 6.03% to $159.94. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.1 billion. </li>
<li>EpicQuest Education Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEIQ#NASDAQ">EEIQ</a>) stock increased by 5.5% to $0.87. The company's market cap stands at $11.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lucid Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) stock decreased by 18.0% to $2.69 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.2 billion. </li>
<li>NWTN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWTN#NASDAQ">NWTN</a>) shares declined by 9.39% to $0.61. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $174.5 million. </li>
<li>EZGO Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZGO#NASDAQ">EZGO</a>) shares fell 8.26% to $1.0. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
<li>Kaixin Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KXIN#NASDAQ">KXIN</a>) shares fell 7.65% to $0.16. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.3 million. </li>
<li>Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) stock declined by 5.89% to $0.19. </li>
<li>Cheetah Net Supply Chain (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTNT#NASDAQ">CTNT</a>) shares fell 5.58% to $0.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.1 million. 
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Technology stocks, specifically chipmakers, could lead from the front on Thursday as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41373163/nvidia-supplier-tsmc-reports-q3-revenue-earnings-beat-amid-rising-demand-for-ai-chips"> stellar third-quarter earnings report </a>from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is triggering positive sentiment toward all artificial intelligence plays. Oil prices have rebounded and gold traded at a fresh record, while bond yields held steady ahead of a slew of market-moving data that include retail sales, a regional manufacturing activity index, industrial production, and jobless claims.
Earnings news could provide an offsetting impact in the eventuality of the market construing the economic data as inclement. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the first among the mega-cap earnings due after the market close and the results could evince interest among traders and set the tone for the tech reporting season.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.81%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.42%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.11%</td>
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<td>-0.09%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up 0.42% to $584.76 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 0.83% to $495, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Small-caps ripped higher on Wednesday, extending their recent gains amid hopes of a benign economic environment but the major averages opened on a tentative note. Solid earnings reports from financial companies and strong gains by real-estate and utility stocks helped the major indices close firmly in the green.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned solidly higher immediately after spending the better part of the session above the unchanged line. The 30-stock blue-chip average ended at a fresh high, although it did not have enough momentum to break above its Oct. 15 intraday high of 43,277.78.
The S&amp;P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite had a lackluster first-half before picking up momentum in the afternoon. 
Of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sector classes, only communication services and consumer discretionary stocks declined in Wednesday&#8217;s session.
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<td>18,367.08</td>
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<td>+0.47%</td>
<td>5,842.47</td>
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<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+0.79</td>
<td>43,077.70</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+1.64%</td>
<td>2,286.68</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Delving into the small-cap rally that has been on, LPL Financial Chief Technical Strategist Adam Turnquist said after being stuck in a consolidation phase over the past few months, small-caps have picked up some momentum in recent sessions, with the growth outlook recently improving — underpinned by better-than-feared labor market conditions — and increased visibility into Fed rate cuts, he said.
The strategist noted that the Russell 2,000 Index, or RTY, has rallied off the lower end of its rising price channel. &#8220;Recent strength in the banking space — the RTY's largest sector by weighting — has further supported small caps,&#8221; he said.
Technically, a close above 2,275 would confirm a breakout from its current symmetrical triangle and leave&nbsp;the 2021 highs (2,243)&nbsp;as the next resistance hurdle to clear, Turnquist said, adding that momentum indicators have also recently turned bullish, adding to the evidence of a topside breakout.
&#8220;Despite the improving absolute performance, the RTY vs. S&amp;P 500 ratio chart still remains in a downtrend and below its declining 200-day moving average (DMA),&#8221; he said. A close above the July highs would validate a trend reversal in favor of small caps outperforming, he added.
Meanwhile, a fund manager thinks AI-levered companies could be defensive plays. Louis Navellier said, &#8220;Semiconductor demand has become the new proxy for global growth trends, being incorporated into almost everything, and also has geopolitical implications with technology export controls in place and China continuing to saber rattle about taking Taiwan back.&#8221;
&#8220;The upshot here is the inference that AI will still have legs even if we slide into a global recession in &#8217;25,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the weekly jobless claim report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the number of individuals claiming unemployment insurance to come in at 260,000 in the week ended Oct. 12, up from 258,000 in the previous week.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department will release its September retail sales report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimates call for a 0.3% month-over-month increase in headline retail sales and a more modest 0.1% rise in retail sales, excluding the volatile auto sales. This compares to 0.1% increases for both in August.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia Fed is due to release the results of its manufacturing survey at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The diffusion index of business activity is expected to rise from 1.7 in September to 3 in October.</li>
<li>The Federal Reserve will release its industrial production report for September at 9:15 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate models a 0.2% month-over-month decline in industrial output compared to 0.8% growth in August. </li>
<li>The Commerce Department&#8217;s business inventories report, due at 10 a.m. EDT, is expected to show a 0.3% month-over-month increase in business inventories for August, slightly slower than July&#8217;s 0.4% increase.</li>
<li>The National Association of Home Builders will release its housing market index for October at 10 a.m. EDT. The headline index, which measures confidence among homebuilders, is expected to rise a point from September to 42. A reading below 50 suggests a lack of confidence.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly oil inventories report at 11 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is scheduled to auction four- and eight-week bills at 11:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
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<li>Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) climbed nearly 5% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> following the aluminum maker&#8217;s quarterly results, and TSMC surged up over 8% on a beat-and-raise quarter.</li>
<li>Other stocks moving on earnings are CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) (down about 5%) Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) (down nearly 6%), and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) (up over 3%).</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (BX), Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>), Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>), and M&amp;T Bank Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) are among the noteworthy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies reporting ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Netflix, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>), WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>), and Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>).</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) climbed over 7.7% on the news that Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) might be interested in buying the company.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) plunged over 15% on a common stock offering.</li>
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Crude oil futures are reversing course and were up modestly after their recent pullback and gold futures traded at a record. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipped over 1% over the past 24 hours and was at a sub-$67K level.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield was little changed at 4.036%.
The Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday, as the Japanese, Chinese, Hong Kong, Indian, and South Korean markets retreated. Most other markets ended on a firm note, tracking higher energy prices and the positive close on Wall Street overnight.
European stocks traded in the green in the early hours, thanks to earnings optimism.
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Uber Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) is reportedly considering a bid for travel booking giant&nbsp;Expedia Group Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>).
What Happened: Uber has been consulting advisers to assess the feasibility of acquiring Expedia, a company with a market valuation just shy of $20 billion, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/94a25bf7-e62b-462a-a4f0-e4feb6e244f7">reported</a> the Financial Times, citing three people familiar with the process.
The discussions have involved <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41328039/as-elon-musk-unveils-cybercab-uber-ceo-weighs-in-on-robotaxi-competiton-from-waymo-tesla-dont-think">Uber CEO</a> Dara Khosrowshahi, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/17/08/9982970/whats-ahead-for-expedia-as-ceo-exits-for-uber-ceo-post">served as Expedia&#8217;s CEO</a> from 2005 to 2017 and is currently a non-executive board member.
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According to sources, Uber&#8217;s interest is still in the early stages, and a deal may not materialize. There has been no formal approach to Expedia, and discussions are not currently taking place, said one individual.
Uber&#8217;s interest in Expedia aligns with its strategy to expand beyond ride-hailing into areas such as food delivery, corporate logistics, and advertising, with the aim of becoming a &#8220;super app.&#8221;
The acquisition of&nbsp;Expedia and its booking technology could significantly enhance these ambitions. Uber currently has a market capitalization of $172.06 billion.
Why It Matters: Uber&#8217;s potential acquisition of Expedia comes as the company continues to diversify its business.
Earlier this month, Uber announced measures to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41265000/uber-announces-measures-to-ramp-up-electrification-of-its-fleet-ahead-of-teslas-robotaxi-unveil">ramp up the electrification of its fleet</a>&nbsp;and launched an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41224956/uber-launches-openais-chatgpt-based-driver-assistant-to-support-transition-to-evs">AI assistant</a>&nbsp;to support drivers transitioning to electric vehicles.
However, Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) upcoming Cybercab service, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41306686/tesla-cybercab-vs-uber-can-elon-musks-robotaxi-fleet-really-make-a-dent-gary-black-says-not-so-fast">designed to provide an affordable</a> autonomous ride-hailing option, could present a challenge to Uber.
If these discussions go through, Musk&#8217;s companies and Khosrowshahi won&#8217;t only be competing in the robotaxi arena but for the supremacy of the &#8220;super app&#8221; too.
Musk&#8217;s vision for X, formerly Twitter, is to transform it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/03/37463749/elon-musk-is-trying-to-make-x-the-everything-app-with-its-new-features-but-are-they-enough-to-mainta">into an &#8220;everything app,&#8221;</a> similar to China&#8217;s WeChat.
This ambitious plan aims to integrate various functionalities—social media, messaging, video calls, and financial services—into a single platform.
The tech mogul has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40229658/elon-musks-vision-for-x-everything-app-advances-could-dogecoin-skyrocket-with-payments-lau">already made some efforts</a> to achieve this goal, but with Uber&#8217;s potential entry, he could face some challenges.
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Elon Musk Isn't The Only One Chasing 'Super App' Dominance In The US— Uber CEO Eyes A Slice With Potential Expedia Acquisition

Expedia Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NYSE">EXPE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.42 million shares sold short, which is 5.8% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.56 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Expedia Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728653424_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Expedia Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Expedia Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Expedia Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.14%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Expedia Group's Recent Short Interest

Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $130 to $159.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $159

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan reiterates Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $130 price target.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Neutral on Expedia Group, Maintains $130 Price Target

Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.01% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.82%. Currently, Expedia Group has a market capitalization of $19.23 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EXPE: If an investor had bought $1000 of EXPE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,079.44 today based on a price of $145.13 for EXPE at the time of writing.
<h3>Expedia Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727894014_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $6,100 Today

BTIG analyst Jake Fuller maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $150 to $175.

BTIG Maintains Buy on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $175

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham analyst Scott Berg downgraded the rating for Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMAR#NYSE">SMAR</a>) from Buy to Hold and maintained a price target of $57. Smartsheet shares gained 6.5% to close at $55.46 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMAR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BTIG analyst Andrew Harte downgraded Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Global Payments shares fell 6.5% to close at $103.81 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman downgraded the rating for Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Buy to Hold and announced a price target of $150. Expedia shares gained 2.7% to close at $147.92 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Jonathan Chappell downgraded Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and slashed the price target from $254 to $247. Union Pacific shares gained 2% to close at $248.96 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas downgraded Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $16 to $12. Ford shares fell 0.4% to close at $10.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/F/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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TD Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman downgrades Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Buy to Hold and announces $150 price target.

TD Cowen Downgrades Expedia Group to Hold, Announces $150 Price Target

Analysts' ratings for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 15 analysts.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Expedia Group, presenting an average target of $142.93, a high estimate of $180.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 0.17% from the previous average price target of $142.69.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727121629_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Expedia Group among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Miller</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Walmsley</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Expedia Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Expedia Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Expedia Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Expedia Group's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Expedia Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Expedia Group</h2>
Expedia is the world's second-largest online travel agency by bookings, offering services for lodging (80% of total 2023 sales), air tickets (3%), rental cars, cruises, in-destination, and other (11%), and advertising revenue (6%). Expedia operates a number of branded travel booking sites, but its three core online travel agency brands are Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. It also has a metasearch brand, Trivago. Transaction fees for online bookings account for the bulk of sales and profits.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Expedia Group's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Expedia Group's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.96%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.85%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Expedia Group's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 43.4% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expedia Group's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.52%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Expedia Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 7.37. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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Assessing Expedia Group: Insights From 15 Financial Analysts

Expedia Group&#39;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/expe#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) shares have gained 14.7% in the past month compared with the Zacks Internet Commerce industry&#39;s return of 7.3%. It has also outperformed the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector&#39;s rally of 6.7% over the same timeframe.
EXPE is benefiting from its strong positioning in the online travel booking space. Its robust B2B, Brand Expedia and advertising businesses along with strength in lodging offerings have been driving its momentum across U.S. and non-U.S. regions.
The company&#39;s plan to integrate generative AI technology into its services, combined with its efforts to enhance its portfolio through expanding partnerships, is anticipated to boost customer engagement in the near term.
Hence, the question investors should consider is whether these efforts will help EXPE sustain its momentum.
Let&#39;s analyze the key near-term drivers of Expedia Group.
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<h3>Expedia Group, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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<h3>Expanding Partnerships Drives EXPE Stock&#39;s Prospects</h3>
According to a Statista report, the global travel and tourism market is projected to reach $916 billion in 2024 and $1.11 trillion by 2029, reflecting a CAGR of 4% from 2024 to 2029.
Expedia Group is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth prospect, driven by its expanding network of partnerships.
EXPE recently announced its partnership with Ryanair, Europe&#39;s leading airline, to offer travelers access to Ryanair&#39;s budget-friendly flights. This partnership boosts choice and convenience, providing greater value for travelers looking to enhance their travel experience.
Expedia recently partnered with Alaska Airlines to introduce Stays by Alaska Vacation, a new platform offering exclusive deals and the ability to earn and redeem miles through its loyalty program. This partnership enhances the travel experience of the customers by personalizing every aspect of the trip, from flights to accommodations.
Expedia recently teamed up with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch two co-branded credit cards, One Key and One Key+. These cards provide U.S. travelers with greater flexibility and rewards, including OneKeyCash, which can be used on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo for various travel bookings.
Cardholders can earn OneKeyCash rewards and receive automatic upgrades to the One Key Silver and Gold tiers, offering 15% and 20% savings on over 10,000 hotels worldwide. This new partnership is likely to boost Expedia Group&#39;s popularity among U.S. travelers.
EXPE also joined forces with Cathay to embed its White Label Template technology into Cathay Holidays. This will enhance and customize the travel booking and planning experience for customers.
Expedia partnered with Tourism and Events Queensland, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Northern Territory and Brisbane Economic Development Agency to enhance travelers&#39; experiences, improve sustainable tourism and showcase Australia&#39;s unique culture.
EXPE has also partnered with Ikyu, a Japanese luxury hotel booking service, to provide customers with access to over 20,000 additional properties worldwide. This collaboration allows users to earn points for future bookings through EXPE&#39;s Rapid API solutions.
These partnerships are expected to drive top-line growth in the near term. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 revenues is pegged at $4.1 billion, calling for growth of 4.3% year over year.
For 2024, the consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $13.6 billion, indicating a rise of 5.9% in the past year.
<h3>Stiff Competition Hurts EXPE Stock&#39;s Prospects</h3>
Rising competition in the travel and tourism space from major players like TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trip#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>), Airbnb (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/abnb#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) and Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bkng#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) poses a risk to EXPE&#39;s market position.
Although EXPE&#39;s shares have outperformed TRIP, ABNB and BKNG in the past month, their continuous efforts toward bolstering online travel booking platforms are hard to ignore. Shares of TripAdvisor and Airbnb have lost 13.1% and 8.2%, respectively, while Booking Holding&#39;s shares have appreciated 12.7% in the past month.
Tripadvisor&#39;s launch of a new feature that lets members book hotel stays directly within the app, thanks to its partnership with global travel technology provider HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions), remains noteworthy.
Airbnb introduced new features for group bookings, including an Icons category showcasing stays hosted by celebrities from music, film, TV and sports.
Booking Holdings&#39; subsidiary, Priceline, partnered with Cover Genius to improve travel bookings by offering customer-focused travel protection. Travelers can now easily review policies, access support, file claims and receive instant payments through their XCover Account.
<h3>Earnings Estimate Shows Downward Trend</h3>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 earnings is pegged at $6.07 per share, indicating growth of 12.2% year over year. The estimate has moved down 8.2% in the past 30 days.
For 2024, the consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $11.53 per share, suggesting growth of 18.9% year over year. The figure has been revised downward by 2.5% in the past 30 days.
<h3>What Should Investors Do with EXPE Stock?</h3>
Expedia&#39;s strategic partnerships, strong key offerings, expanding global footprint and drive toward innovation present a compelling investment opportunity.
The company&#39;s Value Score of A suggests reflects a solid opportunity for investors at the moment.
However, stiff competition and greater volatility in travel demands due to macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions remain major concerns for EXPE stock. Also, a downward revision in earnings estimates does bode well.
Against this backdrop, existing shareholders should maintain their positions while new investors should wait for a more favorable entry point.
Expedia Group currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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