Expedia stock slips after Q1 2026 beat and new dividend
Published on 08/18/2026 at 22:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Expedia Group (US30212P3038) stock closed at $318.50 on August 17, 2026, and the latest quoted market cap was $39.93 billion. The move comes after a Q1 2026 update that showed $3.43 billion in revenue, $1.96 in adjusted EPS, and $542 million in adjusted EBITDA.
Results still matter
The Q1 2026 figures point to a business that is still growing on a large base, with revenue up 14.7% year over year and adjusted EPS 42.3% above consensus. Room nights booked rose 5.8% to 6.2 million, while management set Q2 2026 revenue guidance at $4.16 billion at the midpoint, which was 1% above estimates.
That gap between top-line growth and slower booking growth matters for investors because it suggests the mix, pricing, and margin side of the model are doing more of the work than raw volume alone. The latest reporting period also showed a 15.8% adjusted EBITDA margin, up from 7.3% operating margin in the same quarter last year.
Dividend adds another angle
A separate recent item was the quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 27, 2026 and a payout date of September 17, 2026. On the same day, the stock was trading just below its 52-week high of $335.00 and well above its 52-week low of $185.34.
That combination leaves Expedia Group in a clear contrast zone: a travel platform still showing double-digit revenue growth, but one that is now also paying a regular cash return.
Where the business sits
Expedia Group's lodging segment remained the largest revenue engine in the latest period, and the company also disclosed $129.5 billion to $130.8 billion in FY2026 gross bookings guidance in recent coverage of the earnings call. The figures reinforce a simple read-through: scale is still rising, but the market is paying close attention to how efficiently that scale turns into earnings.
More on Expedia Group: the core consumer-facing brands include Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, which remain tied to travel demand, hotel supply, and pricing across online bookings.
Expedia Group shares last changed hands at $318.50 on August 17, 2026, after a 4.27% drop in the quoted session. The stock's 52-week range stands at $185.34 to $335.00, with the market cap at $39.93 billion.
Fact box
Company: Expedia Group, Inc.
ISIN: US30212P3038
Ticker: EXPE
Exchange: NASDAQ
Price (as of August 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $318.50 USD
Market cap: $39.93 billion (as of August 18, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Travel Services
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
