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Tapestry and Expedia Beat Q1 Estimates as Luxury and Travel Demand Surges

Key Facts

1Tapestry Inc. reported Q1 revenue of $1.92 billion and EPS of $1.65, exceeding analyst expectations.
2Tapestry raised its full-year FY26 revenue guidance to a $7.95 billion midpoint.
3Expedia Group reported adjusted EPS of $1.96, significantly beating analyst estimates.
4Expedia is reportedly in talks to acquire car-rental technology provider CarTrawler to bolster its B2B segment.

Tapestry Inc. reported robust Q1 results with revenue reaching $1.92 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.65, exceeding analyst expectations. Following the strong performance, the company raised its full-year FY26 revenue guidance to a midpoint of $7.95 billion. Simultaneously, Expedia Group reported an adjusted EPS of $1.96, significantly beating estimates, while reports surfaced that the company is in talks to acquire car-rental tech provider CarTrawler to strengthen its B2B operations.

The earnings beat comes amid resilient consumer spending in luxury and travel sectors, with market data showing continued growth in luxury segments led by brands like Coach. In comparison to peers, Ralph Lauren recently reported a 5% revenue increase per its latest earnings filing, reinforcing a positive sector outlook. Expedia's potential acquisition move reflects a strategic push to capture more of the digital travel market, coinciding with a recovery in consumer confidence which reached 44.4 in Mexico and -40 in Switzerland per recent economic data.

Investors are monitoring the sustainability of this growth as Tapestry (TPR) and Expedia (EXPE) shares trade at their May 14, 2026 close levels. Looking ahead, focus shifts to China's inflation data on May 11 and its impact on global luxury demand. Additionally, upcoming speeches from Federal Reserve officials on May 8 will be closely watched for signals on interest rate paths and their subsequent effect on future discretionary consumer spending.