Business Description
Sabre Corporation is a travel technology company that operates a global distribution system (GDS) and provides software solutions to the travel industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, the company connects travel suppliers, such as airlines and car rental brands, with travel buyers, including online and offline travel agencies. Sabre's distinctive position lies in its business-to-business travel marketplace, which processes over $110 billion in estimated travel spend annually.
Financial Statements
In thousands, USD
| FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | 2,770,983 | 2,744,845 | 2,642,077 | 2,537,015 |
| Cost of Sales | 1,918,087 | 1,927,024 | 2,026,967 | 2,136,916 |
| Gross Profit | 852,896 | 817,821 | 615,110 | 400,099 |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | 557,401 | 575,972 | 582,887 | 661,159 |
| Operating Profit | 295,495 | 241,849 | 32,223 | (261,060) |
| Interest Expense | (447,829) | (453,274) | (396,598) | (295,231) |
| Non-Operating Income | (86,900) | (56,016) | (93,518) | 132,858 |
| Total Non-Operating Income | (534,729) | (509,290) | (490,116) | (162,373) |
| Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | (239,234) | (267,441) | (457,893) | (423,433) |
| Provision for Income Taxes | 16,256 | 4,107 | 33,645 | 8,666 |
| Consolidated Net Income | (255,490) | (271,548) | (491,538) | (432,099) |
| Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other | (655) | 76 | (332) | 2,670 |
| Net Income Attributable to Preferred Dividends | — | — | 14,257 | 21,385 |
| Net Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations | 779,452 | (7,135) | (36,402) | (679) |
| Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders | 524,617 | (278,759) | (541,865) | (435,448) |
| Basic EPS | 1.34 | -0.73 | -1.56 | -1.40 |
| Diluted EPS | 1.34 | -0.73 | -1.56 | -1.40 |
| Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 391,707 | 383,733 | 346,567 | 326,742 |
| Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 391,707 | 383,733 | 346,567 | 326,742 |
| Shares Outstanding | 395,004 | 385,932 | 379,569 | 328,542 |
| FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 791,555 | 724,479 | 648,207 | 794,888 |
| Total Cash and Cash Equivalents | 791,555 | 724,479 | 648,207 | 794,888 |
| Accounts Receivable | 311,870 | 286,601 | 343,436 | 353,587 |
| Total Trade Receivables | 311,870 | 286,601 | 343,436 | 353,587 |
| Other Current Assets | 192,613 | 152,138 | 166,948 | 213,014 |
| Total Current Assets | 1,296,038 | 1,163,218 | 1,158,591 | 1,361,489 |
| Net Property, Plant & Equipment | 255,323 | 233,785 | 233,677 | 229,419 |
| Net Intangible Assets | 284,882 | 315,285 | 376,103 | 410,257 |
| Goodwill | 2,384,191 | 2,383,380 | 2,554,039 | 2,542,087 |
| Long-Term Investments | 23,082 | 22,470 | 22,343 | 22,401 |
| Other Long-Term Assets | 258,612 | 516,791 | 327,441 | 397,225 |
| Total Assets | 4,502,128 | 4,634,929 | 4,672,194 | 4,962,875 |
| Accounts Payable | 260,035 | 242,992 | 231,767 | 171,068 |
| Accrued Expenses | 649,472 | 557,161 | 570,650 | 554,520 |
| Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | 245,651 | 230,214 | 4,040 | 23,480 |
| Unearned Revenue | 58,413 | 60,200 | 108,256 | 66,503 |
| Other Current Liabilities | — | 51,207 | — | — |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,213,571 | 1,141,774 | 914,713 | 815,571 |
| Long-Term Debt | 4,103,208 | 4,834,776 | 4,829,461 | 4,717,091 |
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | 209,786 | 250,150 | 289,464 | 303,040 |
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | 4,312,994 | 5,084,926 | 5,118,925 | 5,020,131 |
| Total Liabilities | 5,526,565 | 6,226,700 | 6,033,638 | 5,835,702 |
| Preferred Stock | — | — | — | 33 |
| Common Stock | 4,274 | 4,147 | 4,059 | 3,534 |
| Treasury Stock | (537,197) | (526,789) | (520,124) | (514,215) |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 3,351,111 | 3,304,466 | 3,249,901 | 3,198,580 |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | (66,656) | (73,747) | (73,922) | (65,731) |
| Retained Earnings | (3,802,535) | (4,327,152) | (4,048,393) | (3,506,528) |
| Total Common Shareholders' Equity | (1,051,003) | (1,619,075) | (1,388,479) | (884,327) |
| Minority Interests and Other | 26,566 | 27,304 | 27,035 | 11,500 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | (1,024,437) | (1,591,771) | (1,361,444) | (872,827) |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | 4,502,128 | 4,634,929 | 4,672,194 | 4,962,875 |
| FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | 523,962 | (278,683) | (527,940) | (432,778) |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 105,920 | 109,521 | 121,217 | 184,633 |
| Share-Based Compensation Expense | 45,661 | 49,027 | 46,707 | 82,872 |
| Other Adjustments | (797,999) | 227,978 | 277,321 | (87,486) |
| Changes in Trade Receivables | (65,288) | 18,029 | 18,306 | (122,288) |
| Changes in Accounts Payable | 126,177 | 36,971 | 49,359 | 131,034 |
| Changes in Accrued Expenses | (18,921) | (31,246) | 1,038 | (11,857) |
| Changes in Unearned Revenue | (20,003) | (38,720) | 48,181 | (15,506) |
| Changes in Other Operating Activities | (30,032) | (22,283) | 21,626 | (8,341) |
| Cash from Operating Activities | (130,523) | 70,594 | 55,815 | (279,717) |
| Capital Expenditure | (82,887) | (79,527) | (80,920) | (69,494) |
| Purchases of Investments | — | — | (11,200) | (80,000) |
| Proceeds from Sale of Investments | 9,267 | 54,834 | — | 392,268 |
| Payments for Business Acquisitions | — | — | — | (68,797) |
| Other Investing Activities | 1,050,042 | (4,921) | (17,861) | — |
| Cash from Investing Activities | 976,422 | (29,614) | (109,981) | 173,977 |
| Issuance of Long-Term Debt | 3,221,446 | 1,938,604 | 1,749,073 | 1,818,581 |
| Repayments of Long-Term Debt | (3,810,329) | (1,842,040) | (1,682,329) | (1,822,661) |
| Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt | (588,883) | 96,564 | 66,744 | (4,080) |
| Preferred Share Dividends Paid | — | — | (16,039) | (21,385) |
| Other Financing Activities | (96,868) | (56,992) | (144,924) | (49,905) |
| Cash from Financing Activities | (685,751) | 39,572 | (94,219) | (75,370) |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | 4,447 | (4,278) | 1,706 | (2,358) |
| Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 164,595 | 76,274 | (146,679) | (183,468) |
Key Metrics & Ratios
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $537M |
| P/E | 1.01x |
| P/S | 0.19x |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.27x |
| Return on Equity | 19.5% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 8.8% |
| Current Ratio | 1.07x |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | -6.9% |
Margins
Gross margin
30.8%
Operating margin
10.7%
Net margin
18.9%
Quarterly Trend
| Quarter | Revenue | YoY growth | Operating margin | Operating income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $712M | +3.6% | 13.0% | $93M |
| Q1 2026 | $760M | +8.3% | 15.2% | $116M |
| Q4 2025 | $667M | +3.4% | 3.2% | $21M |
| Q3 2025 | $715M | +3.5% | 13.1% | $94M |
| Q2 2025 | $687M | — | 13.0% | $89M |
| Q1 2025 | $702M | — | 13.0% | $91M |
| Q4 2024 | $645M | — | 7.1% | $46M |
| Q3 2024 | $691M | — | 8.4% | $58M |
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