Booking.com's chief business officer said he uses AI to analyze how rivals are tackling strategic problems. James Waters, who oversees areas like product, said AI helps with research that would otherwise take days.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company maintains a compelling forward P/E of 17.36 and a PEG ratio of 0.17, the structural decline in operating margins to 23.0% and negative equity of -$8.7 billion warrant a cautious approach regarding long-term balance sheet health.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $1.14vs $1.08+5.6% | $5.5Bvs $5.5B+0.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $1.95vs $1.95+0.0% | $6.3Bvs $6.1B+3.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $3.98vs $3.83+3.9% | $9.0Bvs $8.7B+3.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $2.22vs $2.01+10.4% | $6.8Bvs $6.6B+3.7% |
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Booking.com's chief business officer said he uses AI to analyze how rivals are tackling strategic problems. James Waters, who oversees areas like product, said AI helps with research that would otherwise take days.
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Revenue Increased Sequentially Approximately 170% from Q1 to Q2 (QoQ) as Customer Adoption Accelerates Across Key Travel Markets Revenue Increased Sequentially Approximately 170% from Q1 to Q2 (QoQ) as Customer Adoption Accelerates Across Key Travel Markets
Booking Holdings (BKNG) closed the most recent trading day at $182.64, moving +2.47% from the previous trading session.
Booking Holdings is reiterated as a "Buy," supported by robust Q1 2026 results and a compelling valuation discount. BKNG delivered 16.2% revenue growth and 15.2% adjusted EPS growth, consistently beating consensus despite geopolitical headwinds. The Connected Trip strategy and strong merchant booking growth underpin long-term double-digit EPS growth expectations and platform resilience.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $181.03 | $140.28B | 27.35 | 13.39% | 20.08% | — | 0.84% | |
| $266.76 | $31.21B | 27.19 | 7.61% | 10.26% | 68.68% | — | |
| $147.65 | $87.63B | 36.64 | 10.26% | 19.9% | 31.24% | — | |
| $13.88 | $1.62B | 44.77 | 3.05% | 0.99% | 2.86% | — | |
| $41.08 | $25.87B | 6.02 | 13.91% | 53.44% | 20.8% | — | |
| $57.35 | $5.44B | 122.02 | 6.71% | 4.96% | — | — |
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 28, 2026·SEC
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Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) reported $27.69B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 78556% increase from $35.2M in 1998.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) grew revenue by 13.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) is profitable, generating $6.15B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.1% net margin).
Yes, Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.84%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) generated $9.03B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.