Option chain shows key data for Expedia Group's stock options at various strike prices and expiration dates. Traders use this information to analyze potential trades and assess market sentiment for Expedia Group.

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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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Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak 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 $150 to $180.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $180

DA Davidson analyst Tom White maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $135 to $190.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $190

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Expedia Group.
Looking at options history for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 60% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $203,880 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $424,321.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $110.0 to $192.5 for Expedia Group over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Expedia Group stands at 475.71, with a total volume reaching 1,784.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Expedia Group, situated within the strike price corridor from $110.0 to $192.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Expedia Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731695489_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.1</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.95</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.28</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$88.8K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$21.05</td>
<td>$21.3</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$78.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.75</td>
<td>$40.25</td>
<td>$40.81</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Expedia Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Expedia Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 719,408, the price of EXPE is down -1.06% at $180.33. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Expedia Group</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $173.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $210. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Neutral rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $166. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Hold rating on Expedia Group, maintaining a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Expedia Group with a target price of $153. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush persists with their Neutral rating on Expedia Group, maintaining a target price of $180. 
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Expedia Group Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated with a confirmation from ValueAct Holdings.
ValueAct Holdings, L.P. reported holdings worth $3.9 billion in the September quarter after it disclosed major changes in its 13F filing for the third quarter of current fiscal. 
What Happened: One of the major changes in its holdings during Q3 was the addition of 211,500 shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) for $121.07 million, representing 3.08% of its total portfolio.
ValueAct Holdings is a hedge fund popularly known for its activist strategies, run by chief executive officer, Mason Morfit. An activist hedge fund usually follows an event-driven strategy and acquires sufficient equity to influence a company's policies, to increase company value. ValueAct has a long history of investing in technology companies and is generally considered to be more constructivist and collaborative than other activist funds.
A ValueAct spokesperson confirmed to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a> that the firm has built a $1 billion stake in Meta.
In 2022, Brad Gerstner&#8216;s Altimeter Capital targeted Meta, urging the company to reduce its workforce. Gerstner articulated his concerns in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29380959/meta-investor-proposes-curb-on-employees-strength-metaverse-spending">a letter titled &#8220;Time to Get Fit.</a>
ValueAct fund's specific intentions remain unclear, but CEO Morfit is reportedly supportive of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s strategic focus on advancing artificial intelligence initiatives, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/12/activist-valueact-has-1-billion-stake-in-meta-sources-say.html">according</a> to CNBC.
Why It Matters: According to its Q3 <a href="https://13f.info/13f/000141881224000021/compare/000141881224000017">13F filing</a>, ValueAct has acquired a passive stake in the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, namely, Meta. It is one of the largest companies to be targeted by an activist investor, with a market cap of nearly $1.5 trillion. The hedge fund also increased its investment in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/01/36471982/disney-partners-with-valueact-capital-for-strategic-counsel-in-anticipation-of-2024-shareholder-meet">The Walt Disney Co</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) by adding 1.33 million shares taking its total value to $718.04 million in ValueAct&#8217;s portfolio.
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Apart from adding Meta, ValueAct has made some major changes to its portfolio which consists of ten holdings. The fund has increased its stake in the American video game developer Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) by adding 7.83 million shares in Q3. It now represents 8.81% of ValueAct&#8217;s portfolio, having a total value of $448.62 million.
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The hedge fund also reduced 806.96 thousand shares in Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) and completely exited Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Finserv Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), New York Times Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>) and Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>).
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Expedia Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NYSE">EXPE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.73 million shares sold short, which is 5.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.5 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/2024/1731512713_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 6.54%, 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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Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $145 to $190.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $190

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Expedia Group.
Looking at options history for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) we detected 32 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 53% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,361,552 and 16, calls, for a total amount of $954,831.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $200.0 for Expedia Group during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Expedia Group's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Expedia Group's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Expedia Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731098710_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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 align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$520.0K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$47.95</td>
<td>$45.7</td>
<td>$45.7</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$182.8K</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$39.75</td>
<td>$38.75</td>
<td>$38.75</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$93.0K</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Expedia Group, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Expedia Group's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,695,283, the EXPE's price is up by 3.48%, now at $180.19. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Expedia Group</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $182.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Expedia Group with a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Expedia Group, which currently sits at a price target of $166. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Expedia Group, which currently sits at a price target of $156. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wedbush continues to hold a Neutral rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from BTIG continues to hold a Buy rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $200. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Expedia Group

Shares of Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) are climbing following reports <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41383838/expedia-shares-rises-by-around-6-whats-going-on">of a potential buyout.</a>
With the stock now overbought, there's a strong chance it could reverse and trend lower. That&#8217;s why our team of trading experts has selected it as our Stock of the Day.
Typically, a stock remains within its usual trading range. However, when investors and traders turn emotional and aggressively buy, they can drive the price above this range. In such cases, the stock is considered &#8220;overbought.&#8221;
Many trading strategies and styles are based on the concept of reversion to the mean. If a stock is overbought, people may start to sell it and this could push the price lower.
There are dozens if not hundreds of ways to measure momentum. They are called indicators. It is important to understand that they are different ways of measuring the same thing. New traders can overcomplicate things by studying too many of them.
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Some traders have had success by using and mastering just a few of these indicators.
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The red line on the chart is called a Bollinger Band. It is two standard deviations above the 20-day moving average. This is important because according to statistics and probability theory, 95% of all trading should be within two standard deviations of the mean.
If a stock exceeds this threshold, as Expedia has done, it will draw sellers into the market. They will be expecting a reversion back towards the average and their selling could put pressure on it.
On the bottom part of the chart is the Relative Strength Index (RSI). It is another way to measure momentum. If the blue line exceeds the horizontal red line, it indicates overbought conditions. As you can see, that is the case now. This could also draw sellers into the market.
Other popular momentum indicators include Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), the Commodity Channel Index (CCI), and Stochastics (TAS). These are all available on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Many rookie traders make things more complicated than they need to be. Part of this is using too many indicators. It may make sense for some traders to only use a few and to become familiar and comfortable with them.
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Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/earnings">results on Thursday</a>.
Expedia Group reported quarterly earnings of $6.13 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.04 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.06 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.11 billion.
&#8220;Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations on gross bookings and earnings with revenue landing in-line. We accelerated bookings growth in our consumer business for the second consecutive quarter, and our advertising and B2B businesses continue to deliver strong double-digit growth,&#8221; said Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group.
Expedia shares gained 4.8% to trade at $182.45 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Expedia following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d3cdb7b85e930001808a59/daniel-kurnos">Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos</a> maintained Expedia with a Buy and raised the price target from $180 to $200.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $130 to $180.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly maintained the stock with an Outperform and raised the price target from $155 to $210.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained Expedia Group with a Neutral and raised the price target from $135 to $170.</li>
<li>BTIG analyst Jake Fuller maintained the stock with a Buy and boosted the price target from $175 to $200.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Trevor Young maintained Expedia with an Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $134 to $153.</li>
</ul>
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Friday.
Shares of Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and r<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41841647/sonys-q2-profit-surges-on-gaming-and-sensor-gains-but-ps5-sales-decline-raises-full-year-outlook">aising FY24 revenue outlook</a>.
Sony Group reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 consolidated sales growth of 3% year-on-year to $19.44 billion (2.91 trillion Japanese yen), missing the analyst consensus estimate of $19.62 billion. EPS of $0.37 (55.74 yen) beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.27.
Sony shares jumped 9.4% to $19.98 on Friday.
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<li>Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INOD#NASDAQ">INOD</a>) shares surged 67.7% to $40.84.</li>
<li>Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) shares jumped 51.7% to $380.00 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results, raised its FY24 guidance, and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) surged 44% to $79.89 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDI#NASDAQ">INDI</a>) gained 43.3% to $4.9200 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Doximity, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCS#NYSE">DOCS</a>) gained 37.8% to $59.87 following better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Fortrea Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTRE#NASDAQ">FTRE</a>) rose 32% to $23.82 after the company issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) gained 26.3% to $591.89 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued current-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Ubiquiti Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UI#NYSE">UI</a>) gained 20.4% to $314.49 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>) rose 19.8% to $12.78. The company announced a 20 MW utility deal with FPM Development and Baird maintained an Outperform rating on the stock.</li>
<li>Tempus AI, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NYSE">TEM</a>) gained 18.8% to $67.50.</li>
<li>AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAON#NASDAQ">AAON</a>) shares rose 15.7% to $137.83 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results. Also, Baird raised its price target on the stock from $130 to $138 and maintained an Outperform rating.</li>
<li>Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>) gained 14.4% to $84.25 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Toast, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>) gained 13.3% to $37.00 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 8.3% to $321.66. The stock has continued to gain following the US presidential election.</li>
<li>SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>) gained 7.1% to $102.80.</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) gained 5.8% to $184.24 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results. </li>
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The S&amp;P 500 index surged past the 6,000-point milestone, setting fresh record highs, and small-cap stocks are poised for their best weekly performance since April 2024 as investor optimism surrounding the &#8220;Trump trade&#8221; continued to fuel a strong risk-on sentiment by the end of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">wild week in the market</a>. 
All major U.S. indices posted modest gains in midday trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading slightly, soaring beyond the 44,000-point mark. The blue-chip index is set for its best weekly performance in over a year.
Friday's rise in the S&amp;P 500 was powered by the utilities and real estate sectors, which had lagged post-election. Tech stocks took a breather following Thursday's rally.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged 7%, pushing its weekly gains beyond 27% and propelling its market cap past $1 trillion. 
This move now places every "Magnificent Seven" tech stock in the trillion-dollar club, with the group's combined market cap topping $17 trillion.
Treasury yields held steady, while the dollar strengthened in response to the Federal Reserve's Thursday 25-basis-point rate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41823887/powell-dismisses-talk-of-resignation-after-trump-victory-says-policy-is-still-res">cut to 4.5%-4.75%</a>.
Gold softened, eyeing its worst week since late May, as both silver and oil dropped over 2% on the day. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 0.8%, extending its weekly gains to over 11%, marking its best week since July.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,993.21</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,998.81</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,389.50</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,124.53</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:05 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.4% to $598.17.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.6% to $439.89.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $514.10.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $237.08.</li>
<li>The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, rising 1.8%. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports were: 
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<li>Ubiquiti Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UI#NYSE">UI</a>), up 21%</li>
<li>Arista Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NASDAQ">ANET</a>), down 7%, </li>
<li>Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), down 7.5%, </li>
<li>Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), up 6.7%, </li>
<li>EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>), up 5.9%, </li>
<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), up over 9%, </li>
<li>The Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), down over 4%, </li>
<li>Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), up by 0.5%, </li>
<li>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), up 25%, </li>
<li>Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), down 4.4%, </li>
<li>Cloudfare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>), down 6.2%, </li>
<li>Corpay Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>), up 6%, </li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NYSE">EXPE</a>), up over 6%, </li>
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<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>), down 17%, </li>
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<li>News Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWS#NASDAQ">NWS</a>), up 3.6%, </li>
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Barclays analyst Trevor Young 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 $134 to $153.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $153

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 $175 to $200.

BTIG Maintains Buy on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $200

JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $135 to $170.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $170

Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $155 to $210.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $210

Across the recent three months, 13 analysts have shared their insights on Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $156.08, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. Marking an increase of 11.41%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $140.10. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731081869_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Expedia Group by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents 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>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Colantuoni</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<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>Jake Fuller</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Kopelman</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<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>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Expedia Group. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Expedia Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Expedia Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Expedia Group's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with 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>Unveiling the Story Behind 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: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Expedia Group displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.96%. This indicates a notable 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: Expedia Group's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.85%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Expedia Group's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 43.4%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expedia Group's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.52%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Expedia Group's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 7.37, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
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The Analyst Landscape: 13 Takes On Expedia Group

Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $130 to $180.

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Expedia shares are trading higher after Benchmark maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $180 to $200.

Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos 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 $180 to $200.

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With increasing demand for online travel platforms and favorable traveling trends, the travel industry is positioned for long-term growth. Therefore, investors could invest in quality travel stocks Booking Holdings (BKNG), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), and Expedia Group (EXPE), which are set to soar as global demand rebounds. Keep reading... The travel industry is on the rise and poised for significant expansion, driven by robust economic growth, increasing disposable income, and ease of accessibility and convenience coupled with technological advancements advancing the operations of the industry.
Amid this backdrop, investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound travel stocks Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RCL/">RCL</a>), and Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>), set to soar with growing global demand.
With emerging travelers, the discovery of new destinations, and increased regional trips, global travel is getting back to its pre-pandemic levels. Number of trips, whether domestic or international, is rapidly surging in the ambit of leisure travel and business travel. Amid this, the travel industry is also experiencing strong spending and is likely to break previous records.
Global travel spending is anticipated to <a href="https://www.forrester.com/blogs/travel-spending-on-track-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-by-end-of-2024/">surpass the $2 trillion mark</a> by the end of 2024. Also, the US remains the largest single travel market with $566 billion in total travel spending and will continue to retain its position through 2028.
The global travel and tourism market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%, resulting in a market volume of <a href="https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/travel-tourism-market.html">$972.50 billion by the end of 2031</a>. The market is growing significantly with trends like increasing disposable income, emerging travel trends, and easy accessibility to different destinations.
Besides, with the flourishing hospitality industry, increasing international leisure travel, and changing consumer preferences, the online travel market is expected to register a notable <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/online-travel-market-in-north-america/market-size">CAGR of 9.8%</a>, reaching around $375.04 billion by 2029.
Given the conducive trends, investing in quality travel stocks such as BKNG, RCL, and EXPE could be wise for future gains.
Booking Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">BKNG</a>)
BKNG provides online and traditional travel and restaurant reservations and related services internationally. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations, and Priceline, which provides online travel reservation services.
BKNG's trailing-12-month gross profit and EBIT margins of 84.57% and 28.77% are 125.6% and 257.6% higher than the respective industry averages of 37.49% and 8.05%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 22.46% is significantly higher than the industry average of 4.53%.
BKNG's total revenues for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, increased 7.3% year-over-year to $5.86 billion. Its operating came in at $1.86 billion, up 10.9% from the year-ago quarter. The company reported adjusted net income of $1.44 billion and $41.90 per common share, reflecting increases of 3.2% and 11.4% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
In addition, the company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda.asp">EBITDA</a> increased 6.6% year-over-year to $1.89 billion. Also, its free cash flow stood at $4.95 billion, up 11.4% from the year-ago value.
Street expects BKNG's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to grow 3.9% and 7% year-over-year to $7.62 billion and $77.37, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Over the past six months, BKNG's stock has surged 23.4% and 53% over the past year to close the last trading session at $4,338.73.
BKNG's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Sentiment. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry, BKNG is ranked #21 out of 53 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BKNG/">Click here</a> to access additional BKNG ratings for Momentum, Growth, Stability, and Value.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RCL/">RCL</a>)
RCL operates as a cruise company globally. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, comprising of a range of itineraries. As of February 2024, the company operated 65 ships.
On September 10, Royal Caribbean International, a part of RCL, teamed up with two seasoned architectural firms to design the highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, which is scheduled to open in late 2025.
ArchVenture Company Ltd. and Stantec will collaborate with RCL to design and work on creating the first-of-its-kind beach club experience.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, RCL's total revenues increased 16.7% year-over-year to $4.11 billion. Its operating income grew 42.5% from the year-ago value to $1.10 billion. The company's net income and EPS came in at $858 million and $3.11, indicating growth of 85.3% and 82.9% from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
Additionally, the company's adjusted EBITDA rose 32.5% from the prior year period to $1.55 billion.
As per the company's guidance, RCL expects net yield growth of 6.5% to 7.0%, and its adjusted EPS is expected to be between $4.90 and $5.00 for the third quarter of 2024.
For the full fiscal year 2024, the company expects its net yield growth to range from 10.4% to 10.9%. It also expects adjusted EPS of $11.35 to $11.45.
Analysts expect RCL's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 17.8% and 30.8% year-over-year to $4.90 billion and $5.03, respectively. Moreover, the company topped consensus EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of RCL have gained 48.5% over the past six months and 146.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $203.05.
RCL's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/travel-cruises/">Travel - Cruises</a> industry, RCL is ranked #3 among other stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RCL/">Click here</a> to access all ratings of RCL.
Expedia Group, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">EXPE</a>)
EXPE operates as an online travel company internationally. The company operates through B2C; B2B; and trivago segments. The company includes Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif Group, ebookers, CheapTickets, Hotwire.com and CarRentals.com.
On July 18, EXPE entered into a partnership with Ryanair Holdings plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RYAAY/">RYAAY</a>), Europe's leading airline. The strategic collaboration allows EXPE to offer Ryanair's low-fare flights to its travelers and enhance traveler choices and experiences. This adds value and convenience for customers and will benefit EXPE's operations.
On May 14, EXPE unveiled the travel industry's most innovative and comprehensive 40+ new products and features, which make choosing hotels a seamless experience. The company unveiled Romie, the travel industry's first AI assistant designed to ‘roam' the world with, alongside 40+ new features.
The new innovations align well with EXPE's operations and long-term vision with the leverage of the transformative power of AI to create personalized travel experiences.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, EXPE's revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $3.56 billion. Its operating income grew 1.8% year-over-year to $451 million. Adjusted net income attributable to EXPE and EPS came in at $469 million and $3.51, up 9.6% and 21.5% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA was $786 million, indicating growth of 5.2% year-over-year.
Analysts expect EXPE's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 4.6% year-over-year to $4.11 billion and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 13% year-over-year to $6.12. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of EXPE have surged 18.2% over the past six months and 64.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $160.45.
EXPE's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
EXPE has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Value and Growth. It is ranked #4 out of 53 stocks in the Internet industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have EXPE's other ratings for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all EXPE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EXPE/">here</a>.
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BKNG shares were trading at $4,347.83 per share on Friday afternoon, up $9.10 (+0.21%). Year-to-date, BKNG has gained 23.45%, versus a 23.04% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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