Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) Announces Earnings Results

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Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The business services provider reported $4.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.49 by $0.17, FiscalAI reports. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%. The business had revenue of $9.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.55 billion.

Booking Price Performance

Shares of BKNG traded up $1.92 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $155.67. The stock had a trading volume of 13,280,193 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,129,471. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $170.14 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $176.96. Booking has a twelve month low of $146.28 and a twelve month high of $220.81. The firm has a market cap of $116.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.13.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on BKNG. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed a “reduce” rating and set a $190.00 target price (down from $220.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Booking in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Mizuho set a $240.00 price objective on Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Benchmark upped their price target on shares of Booking from $220.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Melius Research set a $225.00 price target on shares of Booking in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $232.81.

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Booking News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Booking this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: UBS lowered its price target to $265 from $274 but maintained a Buy rating, indicating it still sees substantial potential upside from the share price cited in the report. Ticker Report article
  • Positive Sentiment: A separate analyst-focused report said Wall Street recommendations remain optimistic about Booking, providing some support for the investment case. Zacks article
  • Neutral Sentiment: Booking was scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 results at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on November 3. The report is a near-term catalyst, with results and guidance likely to shape investor sentiment. Earnings announcement
  • Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about whether AI travel agents could weaken online travel platforms’ role, as well as regulatory scrutiny in Europe. The stock’s recent weakness and debate over valuation add to uncertainty ahead of earnings. Yahoo Finance article on valuation and AI concerns

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of Booking stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total value of $4,220,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 59,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Wittman sold 375 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.00, for a total value of $79,125.00. Following the sale, the director owned 16,133 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,404,063. This represents a 2.27% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 78,425 shares of company stock worth $16,210,864 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

About Booking

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Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel and restaurant-reservation company that connects consumers with travel providers through digital platforms and mobile applications. Its services include accommodations, flights, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages, restaurant reservations and other travel-related offerings.

The company operates a portfolio of well-known brands, including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, OpenTable, Rentalcars.com and Kayak-associated travel services.

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