DESP Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of DESP?

Natalia NirenbergHead of Investor RelationsMr. Gonzalo Garcia EstebarenaChief Technology OfficerMr. Alberto Lopez GaffneyChief Corporation Devel. Officer & Executive Vice President of Corp. Devel.Andrés PatettaChief Marketing OfficerMr. Damian ScokinChief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Alejandro SteinHead of OperationsMs. Javiera RuizChief HR OfficerMs. Monica Alexandra Soares da SilvaGen. CounselMr. Mariano Jorge ScagliariniGen. Counsel & Company Sec.Mr. Pablo Montivero ArayaChief Bus. Devel. OfficerMs. Maria Bettina ZubinInterim Chief Financial Officer & ControllerMr. Martin RastellinoCo-Founder & DirectorMr. Sebastian MackinnonChief Travel Partners & Corporation Affairs

NYSE : DESP

Despegar

$19.50

-0.08-0.42%

At Close 4:00 PM

Not Actively Trading

69.34

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Stock Price Today

Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP) stock declined over -0.42%, trading at $19.50 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $19.50. The stock opened at $19.50, fluctuating between $19.50 and $19.50 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

19.5

Prev. Close

1.63B

Market Cap

19.5

Day Low

-650

P/E Ratio

-0.03

EPS (TTM)

2.36

Cash Flow per Share

19.5

Open

83.61M

Number of Shares

19.5

Day High

83.54%

Free Float in %

-4.74

Book Value

2.32M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
May 14, 2025	19.48	19.50	19.47	19.50	2.7M
May 13, 2025	19.46	19.48	19.46	19.47	1.24M
May 12, 2025	19.46	19.47	19.45	19.46	1.64M
May 09, 2025	19.46	19.47	19.45	19.46	787.76K
May 08, 2025	19.45	19.47	19.45	19.45	814.59K
May 07, 2025	19.47	19.47	19.45	19.46	1.02M
May 06, 2025	19.43	19.48	19.43	19.46	4.28M
May 05, 2025	19.42	19.45	19.42	19.44	2.34M
May 02, 2025	19.43	19.46	19.41	19.41	2.5M
May 01, 2025	19.46	19.46	19.42	19.44	1.99M
Apr 30, 2025	19.40	19.46	19.40	19.46	2.36M
Apr 29, 2025	19.43	19.43	19.40	19.42	2.58M
Apr 28, 2025	19.44	19.45	19.38	19.43	4.1M
Apr 25, 2025	19.13	19.20	19.13	19.14	766.39K
Apr 24, 2025	19.14	19.22	19.09	19.15	1.59M
Apr 23, 2025	19.24	19.26	19.16	19.17	2.97M
Apr 22, 2025	19.19	19.29	19.16	19.25	843.07K
Apr 21, 2025	19.11	19.19	19.10	19.16	939.03K
Apr 17, 2025	19.12	19.13	19.08	19.10	1.13M
Apr 16, 2025	19.04	19.16	19.04	19.10	1.14M

Contact Details

Buenos Aires, C1107CBU

Argentina

https://www.despegar.com.ar 541 148 943500

About Company

Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP) operates as a prominent digital travel agency, offering an extensive selection of travel and related services to customers throughout Latin America. Its comprehensive offerings are accessible via its online platforms, including websites and mobile applications. The company's business model is structured around two key operational segments: air travel, and a broader category encompassing bundled vacation packages, hotel accommodations, and various other travel-related products. Despegar provides a user-friendly marketplace where consumers can effortlessly discover, compare, meticulously plan, and ultimately purchase a diverse range of travel components. These include airline tickets, full travel packages, hotel stays, car rentals, bus and cruise fares, comprehensive travel insurance, and localized destination services. Beyond catering to individual travelers, Despegar also furnishes travel suppliers with an advanced technological framework. This platform enables providers to efficiently manage the distribution of their travel products and effectively connect with a vast base of potential customers. The company markets its products and services under several distinct brands, notably Despegar, Decolar, Best Day, BD Experience, and HotelDo. Adding to its portfolio, Despegar oversees Koin, an independent platform dedicated to online payment solutions and consumer lending services. The company was founded in 1999 and maintains its headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Company Overview

The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high $9.25 and $19.55. With a market capitalization of about $1.63 billion, Despegar.com, Corp. is classified as a small-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.62). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 2.42 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, None, Despegar.com, Corp. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Travel Services industry. Led by CEO Damian Scokin, the company employs approximately 3,956 people and listed since September 20, 2017. Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP) operates as a prominent digital travel agency, offering an extensive selection of travel and related services to customers throughout Latin America.

Technical Performance

DESP has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.21% over the past week and 1.46% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 1.3%. Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 0.79%, SMA50 1.59%, SMA200 19.02%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 66.67 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 0.09 points to tighter daily ranges. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -0.26% below its high and over 110.81% above its low.

Valuation Metrics

Despegar.com, Corp. trades at a P/E ratio of 57.35, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.11 and a price-to-book ratio of -17.16 indicating negative book value, which may reflect financial stress. The P/FCF stands at 58.9, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Despegar.com, Corp. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$1.63. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.18. The next quarter is forecast at $0.24. Next year's EPS is expected at $11.78. Despegar.com, Corp. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 15, 2025, missed forecasts by -21.74%. The prior quarter beat by -125.25%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -89.47% in March 14, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Despegar.com, Corp. has 83.61 million shares outstanding. The public float is 67.83 million shares, elevated short interest at 8.56% of float. This equals 7.08 million shares. The short ratio is 2.18 days. Institutional investors hold 99.94% of the float. Insiders own 13.67%.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Despegar generated $706.04M in revenue, or $9.15 per share. Gross margin was 67.57%, operating margin 9.89%, and net profit margin 4.11%. Returns are negative, with ROA at 3.22% and ROE at -23.94%.
On valuation metrics, Despegar trades at a P/E of 57.35, P/S of 2.11 and P/B of -17.16. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.85 and quick ratio of 0.85. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -578.01 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is -0.71, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.97.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Despegar posted revenue of $706.04M, down slightly from $537.97M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $477.10M (margin 67.57%). Operating income was $69.85M (margin 9.9%). Net income was$29.04M (EPS $0.03).
The company ended the quarter with $240.52M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $53.80M, and net debt of - $186.73M. Total assets were $902.88M, with equity of - $121.27M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $26.06M, free cash flow of - $4.60M, and capital expenditures of - $30.66M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Despegar.com, Corp. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 0.36%, with price expected at $19.57 by May 28, 2025, within a range of $19.21 to $19.97 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -35.9%, reaching $12.50 by August 12, 2025, with a range of $12.30 to $12.71. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 26.15%, with price at $24.60 by May 14, 2026, within a range of $23.59 to $25.66.

Key Takeaways

Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE:DESP) shares are flat 1.3% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Despegar.com, Corp. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 57.35. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $14.12, suggesting -27.59% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (0.36% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-35.9% over three months), and a longer-term gain (26.15% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP) stock price?

Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP) stock price is $19.50 in the last trading session. During the trading session, DESP stock reached the peak price of $19.50 while $19.50 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in DESP stock occurred in the recent session was -0.42% while the dollar amount for the price change in DESP stock was - $0.08.

DESP's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed DESP is part of Travel Services industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Despegar.com, Corp. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of DESP?

Natalia Nirenberg
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Gonzalo Garcia Estebarena
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Alberto Lopez Gaffney
Chief Corporation Devel. Officer & Executive Vice President of Corp. Devel.
Andrés Patetta
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Damian Scokin
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Alejandro Stein
Head of Operations
Ms. Javiera Ruiz
Chief HR Officer
Ms. Monica Alexandra Soares da Silva
Gen. Counsel
Mr. Mariano Jorge Scagliarini
Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.
Mr. Pablo Montivero Araya
Chief Bus. Devel. Officer
Ms. Maria Bettina Zubin
Interim Chief Financial Officer & Controller
Mr. Martin Rastellino
Co-Founder & Director
Mr. Sebastian Mackinnon
Chief Travel Partners & Corporation Affairs

How DESP did perform over past 52-week?

DESP's closing price is 110.81% higher than its 52-week low of $9.25 where as its distance from 52-week high of $19.55 is -0.26%.

How many employees does DESP have?

Number of DESP employees currently stands at 3,956.

Link for DESP official website?

Official Website of DESP is: https://www.despegar.com.ar

How do I contact DESP?

DESP could be contacted at phone 541 148 943500 and can also be accessed through its website. DESP operates from Juana Manso 1069, Buenos Aires, C1107CBU, Argentina.

How many shares of DESP are traded daily?

DESP stock volume for the day was 2.32M shares. The average number of DESP shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.42M.

What is the market cap of DESP currently?

The market value of DESP currently stands at $1.63B with its latest stock price at $19.50 and 83.61M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	3956
Beta	1.62
Sales or Revenue	$706.04M
5Y Sales Change%	0.192%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Travel Services

DESP Company Profile and Key Details

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