Booking Holdings Inc.

Booking Holdings Inc.

Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) is a leading online travel company operating brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda and KAYAK. It connects travellers with accommodation, flights and rental cars, earning fees through commissions, merchant bookings and advertising. With a market capitalisation around $171.32bn, Booking benefits from scale, a large inventory and data-driven pricing, which historically have supported strong margins and cash generation. Growth depends on travel demand recovery, international tourism trends and distribution relationships. Key investor considerations include cyclical revenue sensitivity to economic cycles and global events, competitive pressures from other online platforms and metasearch engines, marketing intensity, and regulatory scrutiny over fees and data use. The company has typically prioritised reinvestment and buybacks over a large dividend. This is general educational information and not personalised advice — suitability depends on your financial situation, investment goals and risk tolerance. Values can fall as well as rise and past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Why It's Moving

Booking Holdings Inc.

BKNG Shares Slide on Cooling Travel Demand Despite Earnings Beat, Yet Analysts Eye Major Rebound

Booking Holdings reported robust Q4 2025 results with revenue up 16% and free cash flow surging 120%, but shares tumbled 9% as Q1 2026 guidance signaled decelerating growth. Investors reacted to early signs of softening travel demand, even as the company boosted its dividend and announced a 25-to-1 stock split.
Sentiment:
🐃Bullish
  • Room nights grew 9% with adjusted EBITDA margin hitting 34.6%, fueled by $550M in cost savings from transformation efforts.
  • Q1 2026 revenue guidance of 7-9% constant-currency growth marks a slowdown from Q4's 11%, raising concerns over travel momentum.
  • Major banks like BMO and Morgan Stanley maintain buy ratings with targets implying substantial upside amid long-term optimism.

When is the next earnings date for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)?

Booking Holdings (BKNG) most recently reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 18, 2026, which has now passed. The next earnings release, covering Q1 2026, is estimated between April 28 and May 4, 2026, consistent with the company's historical late-April to early-May pattern for first-quarter results. Investors should monitor official announcements for the precise date and time.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Booking Holdings' stock with a target price of $6,081.78, indicating strong potential.

Above Average

Financial Health

Booking Holdings is generating strong profits and cash flow, reflecting healthy business performance.

Below Average

Dividend

Booking Holdings' dividend yield of 0.91% is low, suggesting limited income for investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $9.10 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Cash Flow Strength

Solid operating cash flow and margins support reinvestment and buybacks, though performance can vary with travel cycles.

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Global Travel Trends

Exposure to growing digital bookings and international tourism can drive growth, but demand is sensitive to economic and geopolitical shocks.

Competitive Dynamics

Scale, inventory depth and data-driven pricing are advantages, yet heavy marketing and fierce competition remain ongoing risks.

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