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StocksMediumUpdated×7•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•

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EXPE Shares Fall Despite Q1 Beat as Forward Guidance Weighs on Sentiment

Key Facts

1Expedia reported quarterly earnings of $1.96 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.41.

2Gilead Sciences posted earnings of $2.03 per share, exceeding the estimated $1.89.

3Wynn Resorts reported earnings of $1.25 per share, beating the $1.18 estimate.

4The Trade Desk missed earnings estimates with $0.28 per share against an expected $0.32.

Major U.S. companies reported mixed results, with Expedia Group Inc (EXPE) achieving record EBITDA margins of 15.8% and a 22% growth in its B2B segment. Despite initial pressure from forward guidance, the company bolstered its position by launching a massive $5 billion share buyback program, leading analysts to upgrade the stock to a 'Strong Buy'. Meanwhile, Tripadvisor (TRIP) reported a Q1 loss wider than estimates due to macroeconomic disruptions, while Gilead Sciences exceeded expectations with earnings of $2.03 per share. Innodata (INOD) shares surged on robust AI data service demand, contrasting with a miss from The Trade Desk at $0.28 per share, as market participants continue to monitor global economic trends.

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