Dec 31, 2025 • ts2.tech
NEUTRAL
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock slips after Fed minutes; traders eye what’s next
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock slipped after the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes highlighted a tight debate over interest rate cuts, impacting investor sentiment. Trading volume was light due to the year-end holidays, amplifying the effect of small shifts in risk appetite on high-priced consumer stocks like Booking. Investors are closely watching for signals of sustained travel demand and stable margins while also awaiting Booking's next earnings report, estimated for February 19, 2026.
Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Oak Harvest Investment Services Takes $855,000 Position in Expedia Group, Inc. $EXPE
Oak Harvest Investment Services has initiated a new position in Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE), purchasing 4,000 shares valued at approximately $855,000 in the third quarter, increasing institutional ownership to about 90.76%. The company has received boosted price targets from analysts like Mizuho and Oppenheimer and reported strong Q3 earnings, surpassing revenue and EPS expectations. Despite positive financial results and trading near a 52-week high, MarketBeat's consensus rating for Expedia remains a "Hold."
Dec 30, 2025 • ts2.tech
NEUTRAL
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock barely moves — ETF outflows and New Year’s catalysts in focus
Booking Holdings (BKNG) shares closed nearly flat, influenced by late-December fund flows and thin liquidity, despite a $260 million weekly outflow from an ETF holding Booking. Investors are observing a Dec. 31 cash dividend and an estimated Feb. 19 earnings report. Analysts remain optimistic about resilient demand in online travel.
Dec 29, 2025 • Finviz
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Brinker International Gains From Chili's Momentum Amid Cost Pressures
Brinker International (EAT) is experiencing strong performance from its Chili's brand, driven by increased traffic, effective marketing, and continuous improvements in food quality and in-restaurant experience. Despite facing rising costs and inflationary pressures, the company has seen its shares gain 18.1% in the past three months, outperforming its industry. Fiscal 2026 earnings estimates have been adjusted upward, reflecting improving operating efficiencies and anticipated absolute earnings growth.
Dec 29, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) Price Target Raised to $340.00
Argus has raised its price target for Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE) to $340.00 from $300.00, maintaining a "buy" rating and indicating an 18.24% potential upside. This comes after Expedia surpassed Q3 expectations with EPS of $7.57 and revenue of $4.41 billion, demonstrating strong year-over-year growth and robust financial metrics. Despite the positive outlook from some analysts, the consensus rating for EXPE remains a "Hold" with an average price target of $271.91.
Dec 29, 2025 • marketscreener.com
BULLISH
Argus Adjusts Price Target on Expedia Group to $340 From $300, Maintains Buy Rating
Argus has increased its price target for Expedia Group (EXPE) to $340 from $300, while reconfirming a "Buy" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook on the online travel agency, which is also echoed by other analysts who have recently revised their price targets. Expedia's diverse offerings across cultural, leisure, and travel sales, alongside its hotel price comparison site Trivago, continue to position it strongly in the market.