Expedia Shares Plunge 0.68 as $330M Volume Ranks 267th Amid Bearish Options Bets

On August 25, 2025, Expedia (EXPE) closed at a 0.68% decline, with a trading volume of $330 million, down 30.28% from the previous day’s volume and ranking 267th in market activity. Options data revealed heightened bearish sentiment among institutional traders, with 25% bullish and 37% bearish positions identified in recent transactions.

Significant options activity included a $57,750 put trade at a $190 strike price and seven call options totaling $276,404 across the $190–$200 price range. Analysts noted that large traders are closely monitoring this range, with open interest and volume trends suggesting strategic positioning for potential price movements. The bearish activity, particularly the put trade expiring in January 2026, signals anticipation of downside risk within the next nine months.

Professional analyst ratings remain mixed, with average price targets ranging from $200 to $265. However, the immediate market dynamics—driven by options activity and volume shifts—indicate short-term volatility. The stock’s current trading range and bearish options positioning suggest cautious positioning ahead of its next earnings report in mid-October.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day yielded a total profit of $2,940 between December 2021 and August 2025, with a maximum drawdown of $-1,960. The approach achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.53, reflecting strong risk-adjusted returns despite an $840 gain in December 2021 and a $-790 loss in August 2025.