Expedia Slides 0.66% on $300M Volume as Institutions Boost Holdings and Analysts Split on Outlook

On August 27, 2025, Expedia (EXPE) declined 0.66% with a trading volume of $0.30 billion, ranking 332nd in market activity. Institutional investors increased stakes in the stock during the first quarter, including Jump Financial LLC, which raised holdings by 1,322.8% to 39,996 shares valued at $6.72 million, and Northern Trust Corp, boosting its position by 4.4% to 1.33 million shares worth $223.8 million. Analyst activity highlighted mixed sentiment, with Goldman Sachs lowering its price target to $183 from $219 and Wall Street Zen upgrading to “buy,” while three analysts rated it as “Strong Buy” and 18 as “Hold.”

Expedia reported Q2 2025 earnings of $4.24 per share, surpassing estimates, with revenue rising 6.4% year-over-year to $3.79 billion. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, yielding 0.7%, and maintained a payout ratio of 19.61%. Insider transactions included sales by CAO Lance Soliday and Director Craig Jacobson, reducing their holdings by 6.61% and 8.14%, respectively. Institutional ownership now accounts for 90.76% of the stock, with insiders holding 9.13%.

Backtest results indicated a 0.66% decline in EXPE on August 27, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.30 billion. Institutional investors increased stakes during Q1 2025, while analysts adjusted price targets, reflecting a consensus “Hold” rating. Insider sales and dividend announcements underscored mixed market dynamics ahead of the stock’s ex-dividend date on August 28.