Expedia Shares Soar 13.7% on March 5 Record Date for $0.48 Dividend
Expedia shares jumped 13.69% to $251.54 on March 5 as investors sought to qualify for a $0.48 quarterly dividend, 20% higher than last year and payable March 26. For 2026 Expedia forecasts revenues of $15.6-$16 billion, up 6-9%, after reporting 2025 net income of $1.29 billion on $14.7 billion revenue.
1. Dividend Record Date and Share Rally
Shares rallied 13.69% to $251.54 on March 5 as investors bought stock to qualify for the quarter’s $0.48 dividend, a 20% increase over last year, with a March 26 payment date.
2. 2025 Financial Results
For the full year 2025, Expedia reported net income of $1.29 billion on $14.7 billion in revenue, representing 5% and 8% annual growth respectively. However, fourth quarter net income fell 31% to $205 million while revenues rose 11% to $3.5 billion.
3. 2026 Outlook and Guidance
The company projects 2026 revenues between $15.6 billion and $16 billion, implying growth of 6% to 9%, and anticipates gross bookings of $127 billion to $129 billion, up 6% to 8%. First quarter revenue guidance stands at $3.32 billion to $3.37 billion, up 11% to 13% year-over-year.