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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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Expedia Group Names Scott Schenkel As Chief Financial Officer

BofA Securities analyst Justin Post upgraded Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) to Buy from Neutral and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target to $221 from $187</a>.
The analyst says that U.S. bookings, reported OTA nights, and RevPAR data had been trending at low single digits in 2024, but he is seeing early signs of modest improvement, which may indicate a normalization in domestic leisure travel spending into 2025.
While Expedia faced sentiment challenges due to soft B2C nights growth and revenues (-1% in the third-quarter of 2024) compared to peers, the analyst notes trends can improve in 2025 due to easier comps and better positioning at VRBO and Hotels.com.
Post says that he is more confident that Expedia can meet Street expectations for 10% EBITDA growth in 2025, supported by improving U.S. consumer sentiment post-election and a growing contribution from advertising, which rose 32% in the third-quarter 2024 and could account for 3 points of EBITDA growth next year.
Lastly, long-only sentiment remains cautious on Expedia, but a new management team with stronger execution could reignite investor interest and support multiple expansion, adds the analyst.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEJ#NYSE">PEJ</a>) and&nbsp;Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Travel Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWAY#NYSE">AWAY</a>).
Price Action: EXPE shares are up 2.73% at $185.58 at the last check Wednesday.
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Expedia's Turning Point? BofA Sees Upside With VRBO Gains And Post-Election Boost

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<li>B of A Securities analyst Justin Post upgraded the rating for Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $187 to $221. Expedia shares closed at $180.64 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/expe/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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In the preceding three months, 19 analysts have released ratings for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<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">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">13</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">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Expedia Group, revealing an average target of $176.05, a high estimate of $225.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. This current average has increased by 20.1% from the previous average price target of $146.59. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734526851_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</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>
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<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
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<td>Michael Bellisario</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Fuller</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jed Kelly</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction 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: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey 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>
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Capture valuable insights into Expedia Group's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic 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>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>Expedia Group's Economic Impact: An Analysis</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: Over the 3 months period, Expedia Group showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.33% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Expedia Group's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.85%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Expedia Group's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 61.87%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expedia Group's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.77%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Expedia Group's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 4.96. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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19 Analysts Have This To Say About Expedia Group

B of A Securities analyst Justin Post upgrades Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $187 to $221.

B of A Securities Upgrades Expedia Group to Buy, Raises Price Target to $221

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 1.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.72%. Currently, Expedia Group has a market capitalization of $24.19 billion. 
Buying $100 In EXPE: If an investor had bought $100 of EXPE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $698.55 today based on a price of $182.60 for EXPE at the time of writing.
<h3>Expedia Group's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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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.
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$100 Invested In Expedia Group 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on Expedia Groupto Market Perform

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 8 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 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $191,383 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $129,111.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $202.5 for Expedia Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $202.5 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Expedia Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734023833_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.15</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>470</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>731</td>
<td align="right">92</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 trading volume of 294,978, the price of EXPE is down by -0.94%, reaching $188.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 56 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Expedia Group</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $198.33333333333334.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Baird downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Neutral rating for Expedia Group, targeting a price of $190. 
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Options

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on EXPE Options

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>144.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBWI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$109.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>648</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$65.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BROS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$227.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 301 contract(s) at a $375.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 19032 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 378 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $1997.0 per contract. There were 5133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2669 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 13 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $1975.0 per contract. There were 8625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 986 contract(s) at a $182.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $38.0 per contract. There were 49 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBWI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 642 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.1K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 2598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 648 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.7K, with a price of $6274.0 per contract. There were 1426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.0K, with a price of $296.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 284 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 264 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.4K, with a price of $248.0 per contract. There were 4085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BROS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 107 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $227.9K, with a price of $2130.0 per contract. There were 1043 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 196 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $517.0 per contract. There were 323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AMZN

BABA

BBWI

BROS

LULU

SBUX

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Expedia Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NYSE">EXPE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.94 million shares sold short, which is 4.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.42 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Expedia Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733420721_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 6.23%, 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.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(EXPE) - Analyzing Expedia Group's Short Interest

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Screening For Bargains On Black Friday</h2>
Since American retailers traditionally offer deals on the day after Thanksgiving (&#8220;Black Friday&#8221;), it seemed fitting to see if the stock market was offering any too. The main metric I used to screen for deals was Chartmill&#8217;s overall valuation rating. I used that, because it incorporates several measures of valuation, including Price/Earnings (P/E), Forward P/E, Price/Book, and PEG (P/E divided growth rate). 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setting Up The Screen&nbsp;</h2>
To make sure I wasn&#8217;t picking up a bunch of &#8220;cheap for a reason&#8221; stocks, I added a few other technical and fundamental metrics to the screen:
<ul>
<li>Trades in U.S.</li>
<li>Has options.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Valuation rating &gt;=7.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Technical rating &gt;=6</li>
<li>Set-up rating &gt;=6</li>
<li>Growth rating &gt;=6</li>
<li>Profitability rating &gt;=6</li>
<li><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/piotroski-score.asp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Piotroski F-Score</a> >=8</li>
</ul>
The technical and valuation ratings are self-explanatory; the set-up rating measures the short-term consolidation of share prices. Each of those ratings is on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being best; the Piotroski F-Score is on a scale from 0 to 9, with 9 being best.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Results&nbsp;</h2>
That screen yielded these four names:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIX#NASDAQ">NBIX</a>)</li>
<li>United Therapeutics Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</li>
<li>Supernous Pharmaceuticals, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUPN#NASDAQ">SUPN</a>)</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Are These Stocks Worth Buying Now?&nbsp;</h2>
Maybe, but they&#8217;re probably not the best stocks to buy now. The best stocks typically aren&#8217;t cheap. In <a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2024-11-20/post-just-saved-us-money-nvidia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">a recent post</a> (&#8220;The Post That Just Saved Us Money On Nvidia&#8221;), I mentioned that I&#8217;d consider placing a bullish options trade on Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) again when it had a valuation rating of 6. I didn&#8217;t say a valuation rating of 7, because as long as the AI story continues, I don&#8217;t expect Nvidia to trade that cheaply. It may not even trade at a valuation rating of 6 in the near future, outside of a major market correction. Maybe it&#8217;s not worth waiting for one. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Valuation Ratings Of Portfolio Armor&#8217;s Top Ten Names</h2>
On Wednesday, I posted Portfolio Armor&#8217;s top ten names. Those are the ones are system estimates will have the highest returns over the next six months, net of hedging costs.
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Occasionally, we see some inexpensive stocks on that list (valuation ratings of 7 or so), but this week. The average valuation rating of the stocks in Wednesday&#8217;s top ten was 2.7. The overall top name,&nbsp;Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), had a valuation rating of 4.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Limits Of Valuation </h2>
If you think about Tesla&#8217;s Optimus robots, you get a sense of the limitations of valuation in selecting stocks.
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The robots aren&#8217;t for sale to the general public yet, so they don&#8217;t appear in any of the metrics that comprise Tesla&#8217;s valuation rating. But Tesla CEO Elon Musk says they&#8217;ll be the most popular product in the world. If he&#8217;s right, Tesla shares will be worth a lot more in the future.&nbsp;
Deciding whether Elon is likely to be right about those robots may turn out to be a more profitable exercise for investors than crunching valuation numbers. Our system defers to the wisdom of crowds on that&#8211;the crowd of stock investors, and the crowd of options traders. Its gauges of share price movement and options sentiment suggest it makes sense to bet on Tesla now.&nbsp;
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NBIX

NVDA

SUPN

Screening For Black Friday Bargains In The Stock Market

As the holiday shopping season begins to ramp up, the Consumer Discretionary sector is making waves. It is outperforming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500-index">the broader S&amp;P 500 Index</a>. The sector posted an impressive 11.02% gain in November, significantly outpacing the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 3.42% increase.
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) serves as a barometer of companies in the consumer discretionary sector in the U.S. The S&amp;P 500 Index, which tracks the board market, is mostly widely tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>), and the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>).
Driving the sector's strength are notable names like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Garmin Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>), and Tapestry Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), all of which posted massive gains in November, signaling robust consumer spending trends and holiday optimism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla: Powering Ahead With A 33% Surge</h2>
With a dominant 17.51% weight in the Consumer Discretionary index, Elon Musk&#8216;s Tesla remains a force to be reckoned with, soaring 33% in November. The electric vehicle giant&#8217;s continued innovation and market leadership in EVs, paired with strong investor sentiment, have propelled it to the front of the pack. 
Whether it&#8217;s the new vehicle models or expanded global reach, Tesla&#8217;s meteoric rise is hard to ignore.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42262279/a-year-after-teslas-first-cybertruck-deliveries-the-truck-has-a-long-way-to-go-to-meet-musks-goals">A Year After Tesla&#8217;s First Cybertruck Deliveries, The Truck Has A Long Way To Go To Meet Elon Musk&#8217;s Goals</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Garmin: Navigating To New Heights</h2>
Garmin Ltd. also made waves, with a solid 27.86% jump. Despite its smaller index weight of 0.82%, Garmin&#8217;s strong performance is a testament to the brand's loyal customer base and continued innovation in GPS technology and fitness wearables. 
As consumers look to track their health, fitness, and travel plans this season, Garmin is in the driver's seat.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tapestry: A Fashionable Trendsetter</h2>
Tapestry, the parent company of luxury brands like Coach and Kate Spade, saw a robust 27.02% gain in November, securing its place as a leading performer. The company's strong product offerings and growing consumer demand for luxury goods are positioning it for a stellar holiday season.
With a 0.36% weight in the index, Tapestry is a notable outlier, proving that even in challenging times, consumers are willing to splurge on high-quality fashion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Standouts</h2>
It's not just the big names; a slew of other Consumer Discretionary stocks also posted solid gains in November. Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) was up 17.49% and Expedia Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) gained 16.22%, benefiting from increased travel demand as holiday plans ramp up.
Cruise operators Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 16.16%, and Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), up 15.07%, surged amid optimism around travel bookings. Outdoor apparel maker Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>), rising 15.58%, and Domino's Pizza Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>), up 15.26%, also stood out as consumers embraced leisure and discretionary spending.
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20 analysts have shared their evaluations of Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<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">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Expedia Group and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $170.1, accompanied by a high estimate of $225.00 and a low estimate of $130.00. This current average has increased by 18.08% from the previous average price target of $144.06. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732726862_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Expedia Group. The following summary 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>Michael Bellisario</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Young</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Fuller</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jed Kelly</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Expedia Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer 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 gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Expedia Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Expedia Group's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of 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>Delving into Expedia Group's Background</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>Expedia Group's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Expedia Group's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.33%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Expedia Group's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.85%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Expedia Group's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 61.87%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Expedia Group's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.77%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.96, Expedia Group faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Ratings For Expedia Group

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>.
<ul>
<li>Baird analyst Michael Bellisario initiated coverage on Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $225. Expedia shares closed at $186.28 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXPE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza initiated coverage on Compass Diversified (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CODI#NYSE">CODI</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $34. Compass Diversified shares closed at $23.55 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CODI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Terrell initiated coverage on Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $90. Bank of Hawaii shares closed at $79.81 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BOH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird analyst Michael Bellisario initiated coverage on Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $5,850. Booking shares closed at $5,214.72 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BKNG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Terrell initiates coverage on Plumas Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLBC#NASDAQ">PLBC</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $60. Plumas shares closed at $48.00 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLBC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying EXPE stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This Expedia Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Wednesday

Baird analyst Michael Bellisario initiates coverage on Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $225.

Baird Initiates Coverage On Expedia Group with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $225

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; 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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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.
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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.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLYVK#NASDAQ">LLYVK</a>) are other new holdings that ValueAct has added to its portfolio.
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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