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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▲(25.79% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/06/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial resilience (negative equity, heavy leverage, and negative TTM operating/free cash flow). Momentum is strong but technically overbought, while earnings-call guidance and recent corporate actions support a gradual operational improvement despite higher interest burden and near-term free-cash-flow pressure.
Positive Factors
Improving EBITDA and margins
Sustained EBITDA growth and material margin expansion reflect improving operating leverage and cost control across Sabre’s distribution and technology businesses. Higher normalized EBITDA provides a more durable earnings cushion to fund product investment and service long-term contracts.
Deleveraging and stronger liquidity
Meaningful debt paydown, a larger cash balance and refinancings that push maturities to 2029+ materially reduce near-term refinancing pressure. Improved maturity profile and liquidity increase financial runway to invest in product initiatives and pursue contract renewals.
Product/AI leadership and partner momentum
First‑mover AI products and strategic partner integrations deepen Sabre’s platform moat and create stickier workflows for agencies and airlines. Strong payments growth and partner traction support recurring revenue expansion and higher wallet share across distribution and tech suites.
Negative Factors
Stressed balance sheet
Persistently negative equity and a multi-billion dollar debt burden constrain strategic flexibility. Even with recent refinancings, elevated leverage raises sensitivity to higher interest rates or slower revenue recovery, limiting ability to pursue large acquisitions or fund big platform rollouts.
Inconsistent cash generation
Recurring negative operating and free cash flow across the trailing twelve months weakens internal funding capacity for capex and deleveraging. Continued cash deficits would increase reliance on external financing and could slow strategic investments in product and customer migration.
Elevated cash interest and near-term FCF headwinds
A materially higher cash interest burden and planned restructuring cash outflows compress free cash flow in 2026. Elevated interest costs are a persistent cash drain that reduces net cash available for growth or further deleveraging until leverage meaningfully declines.

Sabre (SABR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Sabre Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionSabre Corporation, through its subsidiary, Sabre Holdings Corporation, provides software and technology solutions for the travel industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Travel Solutions and Hospitality Solutions. The Travel Solutions segment operates as a business-to-business travel marketplace that offers travel content, such as inventory, prices, and availability from a range of travel suppliers, including airlines, hotels, car rental brands, rail carriers, cruise lines, and tour operators with a network of travel buyers comprising online and offline travel agencies, travel management companies, and corporate travel departments. This segment also provides a portfolio of software technology products and solutions through software-as-a-service (SaaS) and hosted delivery models to airlines and other travel suppliers. Its products include reservation systems for carriers, commercial and operations products, agency solutions, and data-driven intelligence solutions. The Hospitality Solutions segment provides software and solutions to hoteliers through SaaS and hosted delivery models. Sabre Corporation was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Southlake, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneySabre generates revenue through multiple key streams. The primary source is transaction-based fees from its Global Distribution System (GDS), where it earns commissions from airlines and travel agencies for booking services. In addition, Sabre provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, charging subscription fees for its technology platforms in both the travel and hospitality sectors. The company also earns revenue from data analytics and consulting services. Strategic partnerships with airlines, travel agencies, and hotel chains enhance its offerings and extend its market reach, contributing significantly to its earnings.

Sabre Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 18, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed cautious optimism: Sabre demonstrated clear operational and financial progress — double-digit normalized adjusted EBITDA growth, margin expansion, meaningful deleveraging (paid down >$1B of debt and reduced net leverage ~25%), a strong cash balance, accelerating product initiatives (Agentic APIs, MCP server), notable partnerships (PayPal, MindTrip, Virgin Australia), robust payments growth (>35% gross spend growth), and constructive guidance for mid-single-digit volume and revenue growth in 2026–2027. Near-term headwinds include a one-time restructuring charge driving a negative free cash flow in 2026, a materially higher cash interest profile (~$470M in 2026), gross margin pressure from mix and FX, and some disruption from exogenous events (e.g., government shutdown) that temporarily suppressed Q4 air bookings versus prior guidance. On balance, the company’s positives — operational momentum, product/AI positioning, deleveraging, and guidance for improving metrics and return to positive free cash flow in 2027 — outweigh the near-term financial and macro-related challenges.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Normalized Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Full-year 2025 normalized adjusted EBITDA grew 10% year-over-year to $536,000,000, with normalized adjusted EBITDA margin expanding ~166 basis points to 19%. Fourth-quarter 2025 normalized adjusted EBITDA was $119,000,000, up 10% year-over-year, with margin expanding ~107 basis points to 18%.
Deleveraging and Strong Cash Position
Paid off over $1,000,000,000 of debt in 2025, reducing pro forma net leverage by approximately 25% versus year-end 2024. Ended the year with $910,000,000 in cash (including $98,000,000 restricted).
Positive Pro Forma Free Cash Flow for 2025 and Q4 Improvement
Full-year 2025 pro forma free cash flow was $57,000,000. Fourth-quarter pro forma free cash flow was $116,000,000, a year-over-year increase of $45,000,000.
Revenue and Distribution Momentum
Full-year 2025 revenue was $2,800,000,000, up 1% year-over-year. Q4 revenue rose 3% year-over-year. Total distribution bookings grew 1% for the year, air distribution bookings showed sequential strength (Q4 air bookings +4% YoY; December +7%), and company expects mid-single-digit volume growth for 2026 and 2027.
Hotel and Payments Growth
Hotel distribution bookings increased 5% year-over-year to 42,000,000, with air-to-hotel attachment rate up over 130 basis points YoY. Gross hotel booking value exceeded $20,000,000,000 annually. Sabre Payments gross spend grew more than 35% year-over-year, driving strong revenue growth.
AI and Product Leadership — Agentic APIs & Partnerships
Launched industry-first Agentic APIs and a proprietary MCP server; first-mover advantage with production deployments. Announced strategic partnerships (PayPal, MindTrip, Virgin Australia, Bistrep) to deliver end-to-end agentic travel experiences and showcased a pipeline of AI use cases.
NDC and Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) Expansion
Added 15 live NDC integrations in 2025, bringing the total to 42 live integrations. NDC represented ~4% of total air distribution bookings at year-end and management expects accelerating adoption in 2026. Launched multisource LCC solution, contributing to distribution wins.
Capital Structure Improvements and Refinance
Completed two refinancings in 2025 that pushed large maturities out to 2029 and beyond (over 90% of debt maturing 2029+), improving maturity profile and providing runway to invest in growth initiatives.
Negative Updates
Near-Term Free Cash Flow Pressure in 2026
2026 free cash flow is expected to be negative $70,000,000, driven primarily by approximately $60,000,000 of cash outflows related to the inflation offset / restructuring program. Management noted that excluding the restructuring charge, 2026 free cash flow would be near breakeven.
Higher Cash Interest Expense
Annual cash interest in 2026 is expected to be ~ $470,000,000, an increase of approximately $140,000,000 year-over-year, reflecting the end of the paid-in-kind (PIK) interest period. Recent refinancing priced debt at ~11.125%, increasing interest burden.
Q4 Air Bookings Impacted by External Events
Fourth-quarter air distribution bookings grew 4% YoY, below the prior guidance of 6%–8%, as the U.S. government shutdown, lower inbound U.S. traffic, and increased flight cancellations produced broader-than-expected impacts.
Gross Margin and Mix Pressure
Full-year gross margin was 57.2%; Q4 gross margin 58% was down year-over-year due to revenue mix and foreign-exchange headwinds from a weaker U.S. dollar. Management expects 2026 pro forma gross margin to be in the 56%–57% range, with Q1 at the lower end due to mix and FX.
Restructuring and One-Time Costs
Total restructuring related to the inflation offset program is estimated at ~$65,000,000 (with a $51,000,000 charge recorded in 2025), creating one-time headwinds and near-term cash outflows ($60,000,000 expected in 2026).
NDC Adoption Still Modest
Although NDC integrations increased to 42 live carriers, NDC comprised only ~4% of total air distribution bookings at year-end 2025 — adoption is ramping but remains a small portion of volume today.
Uncertainty Around AI Upside in Near-Term Guidance
Management explicitly excluded potential upside from agentic AI initiatives from their 2026 guidance, citing early-stage sizing and uncertainty; meaningful upside is possible but not quantified in current forecasts.
Company Guidance
Sabre guided to mid-single-digit volume growth in 2026 (and again in 2027) driving mid-single-digit revenue growth, with IT Solutions revenue also expected to grow mid-single-digits and run about $140–$150M per quarter (back‑half weighted); they expect pro forma gross margin of 56–57% and pro forma adjusted EBITDA of ~ $585M in 2026, roughly $80M of annual CapEx, approximately $470M of cash interest (up ~$140M YoY), and total restructuring costs of ~ $65M (including a $51M charge in 2025 and ~ $60M of cash outflows in 2026) that contribute to 2026 free cash flow of about negative $70M (near breakeven excluding restructuring), with Q1 2026 expected to deliver mid‑single‑digit volume and revenue growth, gross margin at the low end of the 56–57% range, and pro forma adjusted EBITDA of ~ $130M; management also expects to keep pro forma adjusted technology roughly flat (low‑single‑digit increase for volume) and pro forma adjusted SG&A down a low single digit through an inflation‑offset program.

Sabre Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Operating performance is improving (EBIT/EBITDA positive and margins higher), but the balance sheet is highly stressed with negative equity and heavy debt, and the latest TTM shows negative operating and free cash flow—limiting flexibility and raising refinancing/interest risk.
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Profitability has improved materially versus 2020–2023, with EBIT and EBITDA turning positive and expanding, and gross margin rising to ~37% in 2025 TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) from ~30% in 2024. Revenue, however, softened in 2025 TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) (down ~4%), and net margin remains negative in the latest period despite the reported net income swing, indicating earnings quality/consistency is still a key weakness.
Balance Sheet
23
Negative
The balance sheet remains stressed, highlighted by persistently negative shareholder equity (2025 TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months): about -$0.85B) alongside a heavy debt load (~$4.35B). Total assets are roughly flat while leverage remains elevated, leaving limited financial flexibility and higher refinancing/interest-rate risk even as operating performance improves.
Cash Flow
31
Negative
Cash generation is inconsistent: 2025 TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) shows negative operating cash flow (about -$128M) and negative free cash flow (about -$187M), reversing the modestly positive operating cash flow seen in 2023–2024. Free cash flow has generally been negative across the period, which limits deleveraging capacity and raises reliance on external funding if the downtrend persists.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.77B3.03B2.91B2.54B1.69B
Gross Profit1.56B908.83M681.54M400.10M-55.41M
EBITDA456.80M358.67M103.03M56.43M-418.38M
Net Income524.62M-278.76M-527.61M-435.45M-928.47M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.50B4.63B4.67B4.96B5.29B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments791.55M725.03M700.18M849.19M978.35M
Total Debt4.45B5.12B4.89B4.81B4.83B
Total Liabilities5.53B6.23B6.03B5.84B5.79B
Stockholders Equity-1.05B-1.62B-1.39B-884.33M-508.91M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-213.41M-13.55M-31.18M-345.95M-472.45M
Operating Cash Flow-130.52M70.59M56.24M-276.46M-418.15M
Investing Cash Flow976.42M-29.61M-110.41M170.72M-29.43M
Financing Cash Flow-685.75M39.57M-94.22M-75.37M-50.56M

Sabre Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price1.59
Price Trends
50DMA
1.27
Positive
100DMA
1.51
Positive
200DMA
1.97
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
0.11
Negative
RSI
58.68
Neutral
STOCH
77.59
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SABR, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1.59 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.21, above the 50-day MA of 1.27, and below the 200-day MA of 1.97, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.11 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.68 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 77.59 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SABR.

Sabre Risk Analysis

Sabre disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Sabre reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 2 New Risks
1.
The market price of our common stock may be volatile and could decline regardless of our operating performance. Q4, 2025
2.
An active market for our common stock may not be maintained. Q4, 2025

Sabre Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
71
Outperform
$32.87B4.4119.95%0.39%17.34%91.51%
69
Neutral
$146.12B32.160.71%12.96%3.66%
62
Neutral
$30.82B27.4591.09%0.56%7.29%36.51%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
53
Neutral
$5.02B276.7813.02%14.55%-68.46%
52
Neutral
$640.17M1.02-3.61%
51
Neutral
$1.20B-11.035.04%4.24%159.81%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SABR
Sabre
1.59
-2.30
-59.13%
TCOM
Trip.com Group Sponsored ADR
54.00
-9.54
-15.02%
EXPE
Expedia
249.62
66.78
36.52%
MMYT
Makemytrip
52.12
-34.99
-40.17%
BKNG
Booking Holdings
4,550.43
-87.40
-1.88%
TRIP
TripAdvisor
10.42
-3.75
-26.46%

Sabre Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Sabre Forms Strategic Governance Partnership With Constellation Software
Positive
Mar 5, 2026

On March 5, 2026, Sabre Corporation entered into a strategic governance agreement with Constellation Software and its affiliate, under which Sabre will add Constellation executive Damian McKay to its board as an independent director representing Constellation and appoint him to the board’s Technology Committee. In return, Constellation, which owns about 12.7% of Sabre, agreed to customary standstill, voting and non‑disparagement provisions, withdrew a prior director nomination notice, and will be restricted from increasing its stake above 15% for a specified period.

As part of the deal, Sabre moved to terminate its recently adopted shareholder rights plan, accelerating the expiration of the rights agreement to March 6, 2026 and planning to eliminate the associated preferred share designation. The arrangement signals a constructive, long‑term partnership with a major minority investor, potentially easing governance tensions while bringing Constellation’s vertical software expertise into Sabre’s boardroom as the travel technology group pursues growth and innovation in a buoyant global travel market.

The most recent analyst rating on (SABR) stock is a Buy with a $2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sabre stock, see the SABR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Sabre Completes Redemption of 2027 Senior Secured Notes
Positive
Mar 4, 2026

On December 23, 2025, Sabre GLBL Inc. notified Computershare Trust Company, N.A., acting as trustee and collateral agent, of its intention to redeem all $91.6 million of its 8.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 on March 1, 2026. The planned redemption signaled a proactive step in managing its debt profile by retiring a high-coupon instrument ahead of maturity.

On March 1, 2026, Sabre GLBL completed the redemption of the notes at 102.156% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, in line with the governing indenture. The transaction reduces interest expense and may improve the company’s financial flexibility, potentially strengthening its balance sheet and positioning in the credit markets for future financing needs.

The most recent analyst rating on (SABR) stock is a Hold with a $2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sabre stock, see the SABR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Sabre Adopts One-Year Shareholder Rights Plan Amid Stake Build
Negative
Mar 2, 2026

On March 1, 2026, Sabre’s board adopted a one‑year, limited‑duration shareholder rights plan and declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right for each common share outstanding as of March 11, 2026. The plan, which expires on February 28, 2027, is designed to be triggered if any investor acquires 15% or more of Sabre’s common stock, or 20% for certain passive holders, at which point other shareholders could buy shares at a steep discount or receive shares via exchange.

The move came after Constellation Software quietly built a 9.7% economic stake in Sabre between April and November 2025, sought board representation, then abruptly halted governance talks in late February 2026 amid unusually high trading volumes in Sabre’s stock. While the board says the rights plan is not a response to a formal takeover bid and does not preclude value‑enhancing offers, it is intended to prevent any party from gaining control through market accumulation without paying an appropriate premium and to give directors more time and leverage in any future control contest.

The most recent analyst rating on (SABR) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sabre stock, see the SABR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Sabre Extends Debt Maturities With Note Exchange Offer
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

On December 22, 2025, Sabre announced the expiration and final results of its previously launched exchange offers by subsidiary Sabre GLBL Inc., which swapped portions of its 8.625% and 11.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and up to $379 million of its 10.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 into new 10.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2030, with a total of about $961 million in existing notes tendered and approximately $663 million accepted for exchange. In connection with the final settlement on December 23, 2025, Sabre GLBL issued an additional $1.43 million of the new 2030 notes and moved to redeem all remaining 8.625% and 11.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027—$91.6 million and $1.6 million respectively—with redemptions scheduled for January 22, 2026 and March 1, 2026, steps that collectively extend the company’s debt maturities and simplify its capital structure for creditors and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (SABR) stock is a Buy with a $3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sabre stock, see the SABR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Sabre Issues $1 Billion in Senior Secured Notes
Neutral
Dec 11, 2025

On December 5, 2025, Sabre Financial Borrower, LLC, a subsidiary of Sabre Corporation, issued $1 billion in senior secured notes due 2029, with the proceeds lent to Sabre GLBL. The notes are guaranteed by Sabre Financing and certain foreign subsidiaries, and include covenants limiting financial activities. Additionally, Sabre GLBL announced the results of its exchange offers for senior secured notes, with a refinancing plan for its term loans to extend maturity and adjust pricing. These financial maneuvers aim to optimize Sabre’s debt structure and improve its financial flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (SABR) stock is a Buy with a $3.30 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sabre stock, see the SABR Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 06, 2026