-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
EXPE posted Q1 revenue of $3.43B (+15% Y/Y) beating the $3.35B consensus, with gross bookings up 13% Y/Y, while adjusted EBITDA of $542M (+83% Y/Y) exceeded the $452M estimate with margins expanding 591 bps to 15.8%. Adjusted EPS of $1.96 topped the $1.39 consensus, though $1.24 of the improvement reflects exclusion of a $155M equity investment loss. The margin expansion narrative was reinforced, with the company repurchasing $700M in stock and announcing a new $5B authorization. Management maintained full-year guidance at 6%-8% gross bookings growth despite the Q1 beat, citing 200 bps headwinds from Mexico and Middle East geopolitical issues. B2B was the primary growth driver with revenue up 25% and bookings up 22%, while B2C showed more modest growth at 8% revenue and 10% bookings. We believe investors should weigh the headline beat against adjusted earnings quality and the lack of raised outlook given ongoing geopolitical overhangs limiting catalyst potential.