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Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is a travel company whose brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through a global platform. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings releases and business updates so readers can follow how Expedia Group’s travel brands, B2B platform and advertising business are evolving over time.
Recent news from Expedia Group has included quarterly financial results, where the company reports metrics such as booked room nights, gross bookings, revenue by product and segment performance across B2C and B2B. These releases often highlight trends in lodging bookings, the contribution of B2B and advertising, and updates on margin expansion and capital return through share repurchases and dividends.
Beyond earnings, Expedia Group issues news about leadership appointments, technology initiatives and product launches. Examples include the appointment of a Vice President of Investor Relations, the release of the Unpack '26 travel trends report, and the launch of Expedia Trip Matching, which uses AI to turn Instagram Reels into bookable itineraries. The company also announces enhancements to its B2B platform, such as new APIs for car, activities, insurance and air, and GenAI-powered discovery and AI Agent capabilities on its brands.
Expedia Group also publishes data-driven travel insights like the Expedia Island Hot List and trend reports that draw on first-party data from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, as well as third-party research. Investors, travelers and partners can use this news feed to monitor how Expedia Group’s brands, technology and travel insights develop over time.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) reported mixed Q1 2025 results with growth in bookings and revenue, despite softened U.S. travel demand. The company achieved 4% growth in total gross bookings and 3% revenue growth to $2,988 million. Booked room nights increased by 6% year-over-year to 107.7 million.
While B2C gross bookings grew 1%, B2B showed stronger performance with 14% growth. The company's net loss widened by 49% to $200 million, with diluted loss per share at $1.56. However, adjusted EBITDA increased 16% with 105 basis points margin expansion. During Q1, Expedia repurchased 1.7 million shares for $330 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has announced the webcast details for its annual partner event, EXPLORE 25. The general opening session will be streamed on May 14, 2025, at 8:50 a.m. PT through the company's Investor Relations website. EXPLORE 25 serves as a platform where Expedia Group unveils new innovations aimed at enhancing the travel experience for both travelers and partners. Interested parties can access the webcast at ir.expediagroup.com.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The earnings report, covering the period ended March 31, 2025, will be published after market close. The company will host a webcast at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss the results. Both the earnings release and webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Expedia's corporate website. A recording of the webcast will remain available for approximately twelve months.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has partnered with Flex Pay to introduce flexible payment options for cruise bookings across its brands including Expedia Cruises, Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com, and Cheaptickets.com. The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution allows travelers in the US and Canada to finance their cruise vacations over 3 to 24 months.
The partnership with Flex Pay (formerly Uplift) covers more than 20 cruise brands available on Expedia Group platforms. According to Flex Pay, their financing solutions have demonstrated a 15-25% increase in booking volume, conversion, and order value. The company reported a 23% year-over-year growth in cruise bookings during 2024.
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) has appointed Mark Okerstrom as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 24, 2025. He will succeed Chuck E. McLaughlin, who will retire as CFO but continue in a non-executive role through year-end to ensure smooth transition.
Okerstrom brings extensive experience from his 13-year tenure at Expedia Group, where he served in various executive roles including CFO, EVP of Operations, and ultimately CEO. As Expedia's CFO for 6 years, he managed finance, corporate strategy, and M&A. He was recognized among Top 3 CFOs in the Internet sector by Institutional Investor Magazine for three consecutive years (2016-2018).
The appointment follows a comprehensive search process. Okerstrom, who holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a JD from the University of British Columbia, will be based at Fortive's headquarters in Everett, Washington. The company expects his expertise in profitable growth, innovation, and capital allocation to contribute significantly to Fortive's strategic initiatives.
Expedia Group has successfully closed a registered public offering of $1 billion in unsecured 5.400% Senior Notes due 2035. The notes were issued at 99.316% of the aggregate principal amount, generating net proceeds of approximately $985 million after deducting discounts and estimated offering expenses.
The Senior Notes, guaranteed by certain Expedia Group subsidiaries, will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, dividends, stock repurchases, working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) reported strong Q4 2024 results with significant growth across key metrics. Room nights increased 12% year-over-year, while total gross bookings and revenue grew 13% and 10% respectively. The company demonstrated robust performance in both B2C and B2B segments, with bookings growth accelerating 5 points to 9% and 24% respectively.
Fourth quarter financial highlights include a 124% increase in net income to $299 million and a 21% rise in adjusted EBITDA with 175 basis points margin expansion. For the full year 2024, the company achieved 7% growth in both gross bookings and revenue compared to 2023.
In a significant move for shareholders, Expedia Group announced the reinstatement of its quarterly dividend at $0.40 per share, starting March 2025. The company also reported substantial share repurchases, buying back over 12 million shares for $1.6 billion in 2024.
Expedia has released its 2025 Air Hacks Report, revealing key insights for flight savings. Contrary to popular belief, August emerges as the cheapest month to fly, with potential savings of 12% for domestic and 7% for international flights compared to peak months. The report shows that booking on Sundays can save travelers up to 17% on international flights, while departing on Thursdays or Saturdays can reduce costs by up to 17%.
The data indicates that domestic flight prices have decreased by 1% from 2023, with average tickets at $462, while international fares dropped 4% to $849. For optimal savings, domestic flights should be booked 1-3 months ahead (saving 25%), and international flights 18-29 days before departure (saving 17%). Expedia has also launched a new Flight Deals tool on its app, highlighting fares at least 20% below typical prices.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 6, 2025, after market close. The results will cover the period ended December 31, 2024. The company will host a webcast at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss the results. Both the earnings release and webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Expedia's corporate website. A replay of the earnings call will remain available for approximately twelve months.
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) has appointed Scott Schenkel as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective after the company files its 2024 Annual Report (expected around February 7, 2025). Schenkel brings over 30 years of global business and financial leadership experience, particularly in e-commerce, healthcare, and technology sectors. He previously served as Interim CEO and CFO at eBay Inc., and spent 17 years at General Electric Company in various financial leadership roles.
The appointment follows the previously announced departure of current CFO Julie Whalen, who will remain through February 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. In his new role, Schenkel will lead Expedia Group's global finance organization and report directly to CEO Ariane Gorin from Seattle headquarters.