Expedia Group (EXPE) Stock Surges on Strong Q3 Earnings Beat and Upgraded Guidance
Expedia Group shares jumped 16% in pre-market trading after delivering a robust third-quarter performance that exceeded analyst expectations. The travel platform reported adjusted earnings of $7.57 per share, significantly outpacing the $6.92 consensus estimate. Revenue climbed to $4.41 billion from $4.06 billion year-over-year, fueled by a 26% surge in B2B segment bookings and 7% growth in direct-to-consumer sales.
Asia emerged as the standout region with room nights growing more than 20% annually, while U.S. demand showed its strongest expansion in three years. The company's upgraded 2025 revenue guidance—now projecting 6-7% growth versus prior estimates of 3-5%—signals confidence in sustained travel recovery momentum.