- Outperformed Expectations: Q2 2025 saw 5% gross bookings growth, 6% revenue growth, and 2-point adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.
- B2B & Advertising Strength: B2B and advertising revenue grew 17% and 19%, respectively, driven by geographic diversification and AI-driven innovations.
- Brand Expedia Growth: Multi-item attach rates at pandemic-high levels, with the brand leading in U.S. travel and booking 8.5M room nights (low single-digit growth).
- AI-Driven Efficiency: AI improved customer service NPS to record highs while reducing costs, alongside a 150-basis-point margin rate increase from cost restructuring.
- Loyalty Program Expansion: One Key loyalty program grew members by high single digits, with Silver+ members outpacing nonmembers by 20%+ in engagement.
Leadership's Focus on Growth and Efficiency
Ariane Gorin emphasized the company's focus on direct traffic, supply, products, and loyalty programs to drive growth. In B2B, the business is diversified geographically and by partner type, with opportunities to power travel bookings through various channels. The company aims to deliver more value to travelers and partners, invest in growth areas like B2B and advertising, and expand margins. Gorin highlighted the importance of having strong supply, a great loyalty program, and a simple user experience, which will be crucial in driving future growth.
International Growth and B2B Opportunities
The company is taking a focused approach to international growth, understanding what travelers in specific markets want, and executing against it. Ariane Gorin noted that the B2B business is geographically diverse, exposed to fast-growing markets like Asia, and is winning share with partners. The company sees underpenetrated opportunities in vacation rentals and activities as future growth drivers. With the company's B2B business growing 17%, it's clear that this segment will continue to be a key driver of growth in the future.
Valuation Metrics
With a P/E Ratio of 21.49 and an EV/EBITDA of 9.53, Expedia Group's valuation appears reasonable given its strong growth prospects. The company's ROIC of 11.5% and ROE of 96.61% demonstrate its ability to generate strong returns on investment. With a Net Debt / EBITDA of 0.29, the company's balance sheet remains relatively healthy. As the company continues to deliver on its growth initiatives, we expect valuation multiples to expand further.