Mizuho Lowers its Price Target on Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) to $245 and Maintains a Neutral Rating

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) is among the 11 Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now.

Mizuho Lowers its Price Target on Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) to $245 and Maintains a Neutral Rating

On March 3, 2026, Mizuho analyst Lloyd Walmsley lowered the price target on Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) to $245 from $270 and maintained a Neutral rating. Lloyd Walmsley said the firm updated its model following the Q4 report and cited peer group multiple contraction as the reason for the target reduction.

On March 2, 2026, Expedia Group announced a partnership with PredictHQ aimed at helping lodging partners better anticipate travel demand. The integration combines PredictHQ’s forward-looking demand forecasts with Expedia Group’s traveler insights to help partners identify and respond to demand shifts.

Earlier in February, Expedia reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.78 versus consensus of $3.37 and revenue of $3.55B compared with consensus of $3.41B. Booked room nights increased 9% in the fourth quarter, while gross bookings and revenue both rose 11% during the quarter and 8% for the full year. CEO Ariane Gorin said the company delivered a “strong finish to a great year,” citing disciplined execution and continued momentum in bookings and revenue.

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) operates an online travel platform globally through its B2C, B2B, and trivago segments.

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