Victor Cheng's questions to Sabre Corp (SABR) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Victor Cheng asked why Sabre's NDC volume mix appears lower than peers, sought to reconcile Sabre's view of a declining GDS industry with competitor reports, and inquired about the potential for stronger revenue per booking growth.
Answer
President & CEO Kurt Ekert explained the NDC mix difference is almost entirely due to a competitor re-intermediating large OTA direct-connect volumes, and that adoption is similar in the traditional agency space. EVP & CFO Mike Randolfi addressed pricing, stating he expects the average booking fee in H2 to be similar to the prior year's levels, with gross margins improving slightly to be nearly in line with H2 2024.