Expedia

EXPE
2.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Expedia's CEO, Peter Kern, is low-profile, but he does maintain accounts on LinkedIn and X. His posts are neutral, highlighting company achievements and notable public appearances, particularly at industry events. Kern discusses climate change often, emphasizing that customers are concerned. The company posted about Pride Month on its social media accounts, and makes public statements in support of sustainability and the environment. Website's "About" section has slightly difficult to find "Impact & Sustainability" and "Inclusion & Diversity" sections.

Political Contributions Risk

2

Contributes to Democrats at a 2:1 ratio. Combined contribution level is minimal, however, and ranks among the smallest in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which tends to lean Blue. Contributions to controversial political figures Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton elevate risk, along with partisanship. Risk is mitigated by magnitude of donations.

Political Dichotomy Risk

2

Expedia has remained quiet on partisan issues and maintains a very low profile with marketing campaigns. While contributions evidence a Democratic lean, contributions are small. Consumer base is very diverse. Risk is reduced due to the nature of product (low-cost service provider).

Associational Risk

4

Expedia Group's board used to include Sam Altman, a high profile figure, but he resigned in late 2023. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is a director at the company, which elevates risk. Company's social media pages appear to be innocous.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Expedia is a travel company that focuses on value and convenience. It operates a market for travel services, rather than travel services themselves, and many users are using Expedia to find the lowest-cost products and travel services. However, the company is both high-profile, and somewhat easily substitutable, raising risk.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Expedia

EXPE
2.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Expedia's CEO, Peter Kern, is low-profile, but he does maintain accounts on LinkedIn and X. His posts are neutral, highlighting company achievements and notable public appearances, particularly at industry events. Kern discusses climate change often, emphasizing that customers are concerned. The company posted about Pride Month on its social media accounts, and makes public statements in support of sustainability and the environment. Website's "About" section has slightly difficult to find "Impact & Sustainability" and "Inclusion & Diversity" sections.

Political Contributions Risk

2

Contributes to Democrats at a 2:1 ratio. Combined contribution level is minimal, however, and ranks among the smallest in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which tends to lean Blue. Contributions to controversial political figures Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton elevate risk, along with partisanship. Risk is mitigated by magnitude of donations.

Political Dichotomy Risk

2

Expedia has remained quiet on partisan issues and maintains a very low profile with marketing campaigns. While contributions evidence a Democratic lean, contributions are small. Consumer base is very diverse. Risk is reduced due to the nature of product (low-cost service provider).

Associational Risk

4

Expedia Group's board used to include Sam Altman, a high profile figure, but he resigned in late 2023. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is a director at the company, which elevates risk. Company's social media pages appear to be innocous.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Expedia is a travel company that focuses on value and convenience. It operates a market for travel services, rather than travel services themselves, and many users are using Expedia to find the lowest-cost products and travel services. However, the company is both high-profile, and somewhat easily substitutable, raising risk.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Expedia

EXPE
2.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Expedia's CEO, Peter Kern, is low-profile, but he does maintain accounts on LinkedIn and X. His posts are neutral, highlighting company achievements and notable public appearances, particularly at industry events. Kern discusses climate change often, emphasizing that customers are concerned. The company posted about Pride Month on its social media accounts, and makes public statements in support of sustainability and the environment. Website's "About" section has slightly difficult to find "Impact & Sustainability" and "Inclusion & Diversity" sections.

Political Contributions Risk

2

Contributes to Democrats at a 2:1 ratio. Combined contribution level is minimal, however, and ranks among the smallest in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which tends to lean Blue. Contributions to controversial political figures Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton elevate risk, along with partisanship. Risk is mitigated by magnitude of donations.

Political Dichotomy Risk

2

Expedia has remained quiet on partisan issues and maintains a very low profile with marketing campaigns. While contributions evidence a Democratic lean, contributions are small. Consumer base is very diverse. Risk is reduced due to the nature of product (low-cost service provider).

Associational Risk

4

Expedia Group's board used to include Sam Altman, a high profile figure, but he resigned in late 2023. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is a director at the company, which elevates risk. Company's social media pages appear to be innocous.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Expedia is a travel company that focuses on value and convenience. It operates a market for travel services, rather than travel services themselves, and many users are using Expedia to find the lowest-cost products and travel services. However, the company is both high-profile, and somewhat easily substitutable, raising risk.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Expedia

EXPE
2.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Expedia's CEO, Peter Kern, is low-profile, but he does maintain accounts on LinkedIn and X. His posts are neutral, highlighting company achievements and notable public appearances, particularly at industry events. Kern discusses climate change often, emphasizing that customers are concerned. The company posted about Pride Month on its social media accounts, and makes public statements in support of sustainability and the environment. Website's "About" section has slightly difficult to find "Impact & Sustainability" and "Inclusion & Diversity" sections.

Political Contributions Risk

2

Contributes to Democrats at a 2:1 ratio. Combined contribution level is minimal, however, and ranks among the smallest in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which tends to lean Blue. Contributions to controversial political figures Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton elevate risk, along with partisanship. Risk is mitigated by magnitude of donations.

Political Dichotomy Risk

2

Expedia has remained quiet on partisan issues and maintains a very low profile with marketing campaigns. While contributions evidence a Democratic lean, contributions are small. Consumer base is very diverse. Risk is reduced due to the nature of product (low-cost service provider).

Associational Risk

4

Expedia Group's board used to include Sam Altman, a high profile figure, but he resigned in late 2023. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is a director at the company, which elevates risk. Company's social media pages appear to be innocous.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Expedia is a travel company that focuses on value and convenience. It operates a market for travel services, rather than travel services themselves, and many users are using Expedia to find the lowest-cost products and travel services. However, the company is both high-profile, and somewhat easily substitutable, raising risk.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Expedia

EXPE
2.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

Expedia's CEO, Peter Kern, is low-profile, but he does maintain accounts on LinkedIn and X. His posts are neutral, highlighting company achievements and notable public appearances, particularly at industry events. Kern discusses climate change often, emphasizing that customers are concerned. The company posted about Pride Month on its social media accounts, and makes public statements in support of sustainability and the environment. Website's "About" section has slightly difficult to find "Impact & Sustainability" and "Inclusion & Diversity" sections.

Political Contributions Risk

2

Contributes to Democrats at a 2:1 ratio. Combined contribution level is minimal, however, and ranks among the smallest in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which tends to lean Blue. Contributions to controversial political figures Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton elevate risk, along with partisanship. Risk is mitigated by magnitude of donations.

Political Dichotomy Risk

2

Expedia has remained quiet on partisan issues and maintains a very low profile with marketing campaigns. While contributions evidence a Democratic lean, contributions are small. Consumer base is very diverse. Risk is reduced due to the nature of product (low-cost service provider).

Associational Risk

4

Expedia Group's board used to include Sam Altman, a high profile figure, but he resigned in late 2023. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is a director at the company, which elevates risk. Company's social media pages appear to be innocous.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Expedia is a travel company that focuses on value and convenience. It operates a market for travel services, rather than travel services themselves, and many users are using Expedia to find the lowest-cost products and travel services. However, the company is both high-profile, and somewhat easily substitutable, raising risk.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

See this company on INDEXALIGN

Read the reports of these top S&P 500 companies

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

AB InBev

AT&T

Adobe

Advance Auto Parts

Alphabet

Amazon

American Express

Apple

AutoZone

Bath & Body Works

Best Buy

Biogen

Brown Forman

CVS

Caesar's

Campbell

CarMax

Carnival

Charter

Chipotle

Clorox

Coke

Colgate Palmolive

Comcast

Constellation Brands

Costco

Digital Realty

Disney

Dollar General

Dollar Tree

Domino's

EA

Equinix

Estee Lauder

Etsy

Expedia

FedEx

First Energy

Ford

Fox

Garmin

General Mills

General Motors

Hasbro

Hershey's

Hilton

Home Depot

Hormel

Intuit

JM Smucker

JP Morgan

Keurig Dr. Pepper

Kraft Heinz

Kroger

Las Vegas Sands

Lowe's

MGM Resorts

Marriott

McCormick

McDonald's

Meta

Microsoft

Moderna

Molson Coors

Monster

Motorola

Netflix

Nike

Norwegian Cruise

Nvidia

Oracle

Paramount

Pepsi

Pfizer

Procter & Gamble

Ralph Lauren

Ross

Royal Caribbean

Salesforce

Starbucks

Sysco

T-Mobile

TJX

Take Two

Tapestry

Target

Tesla

Tyson

UPS

Ulta

United Airlines

VF Corp

Verizon

Walgreens

Walmart

Warner Bros. Discovery

Waste Management

Wynn

Yum!

eBay

“As a political data company, we are uniquely positioned to measure a company’s pH.” Abigail Wuest, CEO