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BKNG·Booking Holdings Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$180.04
Open
$175.83
Market Cap
135.15B
52W High
$231.80
Low
$173.05
P. Close
$178.46
P/E
21.96
52W Low
$150.14
Fwd P/E
14.52
DailyIQ Est.
$237.03
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
54
MIXED
Jim Cramer on Yahoo’s Mad Money called Booking Holdings a buy, citing the company’s AI opportunities in its neocloud strategy. The endorsement follows BKNG’s recent stock split, which has made shares more accessible to a broader investor base. Cramer also praised CEO Glenn Fogel’s leadership, implying confidence in the firm’s execution of technology investments. Meanwhile, an analyst report released 18.1 hours ago has revised BKNG’s revenue and earnings forecasts downward, citing potential headwinds from travel demand fluctuations. The revised outlook suggests that the company may face tighter margins in the near term, which could temper enthusiasm from the recent AI hype. The next earnings release is identified as a key catalyst, and traders should watch how the company’s guidance aligns with the new projections. Additionally, market participants should monitor any updates on the company’s AI progress, as it is a central theme in the buy recommendation. Finally, keep an eye on macro travel trends over the next week, as they could influence both revenue expectations and investor sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Booking Holdings Inc. is a global leader in online travel and restaurant reservations, connecting consumers with accommodations, flights, rental cars, and activities through brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable, expanding into travel insurance and advertising services. Operating in the consumer cyclical travel services sector, the company benefits from network effects and diversified revenue streams that support its comprehensive travel ecosystem. In the most recent two quarters, Q3 2025 and Q4 2025, Booking posted EPS of $99.50 and $48.80, respectively, and revenue of $9.008 billion and $6.349 billion, both lower than the prior two quarters of Q1 2025 ($24.81 EPS, $4.762 billion) and Q2 2025 ($55.40 EPS, $6.798 billion), indicating a deceleration in both earnings and top‑line growth. The company beat analyst estimates in four of the last six quarters, with Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q2 2025, and Q3 2025 exceeding expectations, while Q4 2025 narrowly missed its EPS estimate of $49.24. Revenue growth remained positive year‑over‑year, with Q4 2025 up 16% from Q4 2024 and Q1 2026 up 16% from Q1 2025, but the pace has slowed relative to earlier periods. Historically, Booking has maintained a trajectory of YoY revenue expansion and consistent EPS growth, though recent quarters show a trend toward slower earnings momentum, likely reflecting seasonal demand cycles and cost pressures. The company has repeatedly outperformed estimates, underscoring its ability to generate value despite macro‑economic headwinds. Recent developments include a partnership with Checkout.com to deploy AI‑driven payment infrastructure across Agoda’s 6 million properties, expected to reduce transaction friction and lift conversion rates, and the announcement of an upcoming Q2 2026 earnings webcast that will provide guidance on travel demand, margin outlook, and strategic initiatives such as the Connected Trip platform. These events highlight the firm’s focus on technology and partnership expansion as growth catalysts. Investors should watch for any revisions to full‑year revenue guidance, margin expectations, and the impact of lower fuel costs on airline fares, as well as the operational benefits of the new payment platform, which could influence short‑term valuation and long‑term growth momentum.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-13.68$18.30$50.29$82.28$114.26Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.44 - -
Q1'26$1.08$1.14+5.7%
Q4'25$49.24$48.80-0.9%
Q3'25$95.92$99.50+3.7%
Q2'25$50.40$55.40+9.9%
Q1'25$17.57$24.81+41.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.1B$5.5B$6.9B$8.3B$9.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$7.3B - -
Q1'26$5.5B$5.5B+0.3%
Q4'25$6.3B$6.3B+1.5%
Q3'25 - $9.0B -
Q2'25 - $6.8B -
Q1'25 - $4.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

BKNG Stock Snapshot

BKNG is currently trading at $178.49, giving Booking Holdings Inc. a market cap of 135.15B and a P/E ratio of 22.0. Today's range spans $173.05–$180.04, with shares opening at $175.83 and moving up $0.03 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 54/100.

Over the past year BKNG has traded between $150.14 and $231.80 - the current price is +18.9% off the 52-week low and -23.0% from the high. 48 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $224.38 (range $175.00–$298.00), implying upside of +25.7%.

Short interest data on large-cap Consumer Cyclical names like BKNG (135.15B market cap) becomes relevant when the technical picture turns bullish - a BUY on 73/100 with neutral sentiment (54/100) is exactly the kind of setup that makes shorts nervous. Price at $178.49 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $150.14–$231.80). The current P/E ratio stands at 22.0. Short covering in a bullish technical phase can add a secondary momentum layer on top of genuine long-side conviction - a dynamic worth monitoring in the current setup.

The combination of a BUY signal (73/100) and neutral news sentiment (54/100) puts BKNG on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 135.15B in Consumer Cyclical market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $178.49 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in the $150.14–$231.80 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.