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Key Takeaways Carnival has 93% of 2026 business booked, with record pricing and customer deposits at $9 billion.Carnival's 2027 Europe bookings are up in the mid-teens year over year at higher prices.Carnival expects record H2 2026 yields after June booking trends showed easing European headwinds. Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL - Free Report) is entering the second half of fiscal 2026 with its booked position ahead of last year and prices at record levels, supported by resilient close-in demand and robust onboard spending. The company reported record yields in the fiscal second quarter, while customer deposits reached an all-time high of $9 billion. Management noted that 93% of its 2026 business was already booked, with less inventory remaining for sale than a year ago.

The strength of Carnival’s forward bookings is also extending into 2027. Since the beginning of the fiscal second quarter, the company has seen booking volumes and pricing for future sailings run ahead of last year's levels, with bookings for its European deployments in 2027 up in the mid-teens percentage range year over year at higher prices. The company stated that its overall 2027 book position is at historical highs for both price and occupancy, reinforcing its confidence in the longer-term demand outlook.

However, sustaining pricing momentum in 2026 could remain challenging as Carnival navigates geopolitical uncertainty and uneven regional demand. The prolonged Middle East conflict weighed particularly on European deployments, while higher airfares and reduced international flight capacity affected North American travelers. Carnival lowered its European occupancy expectations by a couple of points, while the impact of the Middle East conflict on European deployments contributed to a roughly 1-percentage-point reduction in full-year yield guidance.

Nevertheless, recent booking trends indicate that the pressure may be easing. Management stated that June appeared to mark a turning point, with booking trends showing a reversal of the European headwinds. Carnival expects record yields in the second half of fiscal 2026.

Carnival appears well positioned to sustain pricing momentum, although the pace of yield growth could remain uneven as European demand normalizes. The combination of an extended booking curve, higher forward pricing, disciplined capacity growth and stronger revenue-management capabilities provides support for yields. If booking strength persists and geopolitical pressures continue to recede, Carnival’s extended booking curve should likely provide support for yield growth and the company’s earnings outlook. The company expects adjusted EPS for fiscal 2026 to be $2.22, up from the previous outlook of $2.21.

Key Peers Show Diverging Booking TrendsRoyal Caribbean Group (RCL - Free Report) is benefiting from strong demand and pricing momentum across its cruise portfolio. In the second quarter, the company reported net yield growth of 1.2%, with results exceeding expectations as close-in demand, particularly for Caribbean sailings, accelerated. RCL said its book position was at record prices for 2026, while booking trends for 2027 were pacing ahead of historical levels. Management also noted that its 2027 book position was at historical highs for both price and occupancy and at higher rates across its portfolio. Although geopolitical disruptions have weighed modestly on European bookings, RCL continues to expect full-year net yield growth of 1.75%-2.25%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH - Free Report) is taking a more turnaround-focused approach as it works to rebuild demand and strengthen its booking position. The company reported a 2.6% decline in second-quarter net yields and expects full-year net yields to decrease approximately 5%, reflecting a softer demand environment, and marketing and demand-generation challenges. NCLH is revamping its revenue-management strategy by moving toward a base loading methodology, which involves more competitive pricing earlier in the booking curve to build demand sooner and support stronger close-in yields. Management expects these marketing, demand-generation and revenue-management initiatives to take time to translate into financial results.

CCL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Carnival have declined 15.2% over the past three months against the industry’s 1.9% growth.

CCL Stock’s Three-Month Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, CCL trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 9.39, significantly below the industry’s average of 16.55.

CCL’s P/E Ratio (Forward 12-Month) vs. Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CCL’s fiscal 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year decline of 0.9%. The EPS estimates for fiscal 2026 have increased in the past 30 days.

EPS Trend of CCL Stock
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CCL stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Booking Holdings (BKNG - Free Report) closed at $180.30 in the latest trading session, marking a -6.72% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.58% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.32%.

The stock of online booking service has fallen by 9.2% in the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.84% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.36%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Booking Holdings in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $4.46, signifying a 12.06% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $9.57 billion, indicating a 6.27% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.5 per share and revenue of $29.28 billion. These totals would mark changes of +15.13% and +8.77%, respectively, from last year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Booking Holdings. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.25% higher. Booking Holdings is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, Booking Holdings is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 18.42. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 17.1, which means Booking Holdings is trading at a premium to the group.

We can also see that BKNG currently has a PEG ratio of 1.2. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Internet - Commerce industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.23.

The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, positioning it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript

First Eagle Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 4,916,494 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $876,316,000. First Eagle Investment Management LLC owned approximately 0.65% of Booking at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its position in Booking by 419,256.0% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 214,651,580 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $38,259,498,000 after purchasing an additional 214,600,394 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Booking during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $11,646,302,000. Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in shares of Booking in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,691,186,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Booking in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,370,455,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its holdings in shares of Booking by 2,525.5% in the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 6,101,866 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,087,597,000 after acquiring an additional 5,869,459 shares in the last quarter. 92.42% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Booking In related news, Director Robert Mylod, Jr. sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $200.00, for a total transaction of $200,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 14,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,800,000. The trade was a 6.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Peter Millones, Jr. sold 50,050 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.59, for a total transaction of $10,389,879.50. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 375,025 shares in the company, valued at $77,851,439.75. This trade represents a 11.77% 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. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 81,550 shares of company stock valued at $16,922,744. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes BKNG has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Booking in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $274.00 price objective (up from $264.00) on shares of Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Booking from $180.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $215.00 price objective on shares of Booking and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $250.00 price objective (up from $240.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Booking presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $236.70. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on BKNG

Booking Price Performance Booking stock opened at $193.29 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $145.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.39, a PEG ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.07. Booking Holdings Inc. has a one year low of $150.14 and a one year high of $226.10. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $194.31 and a 200-day moving average price of $178.60.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The business had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $55.40 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Booking Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Booking’s dividend payout ratio is currently 18.58%.

About Booking (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Booking Holdings (BKNG -1.58%) has become an online travel powerhouse, with a recent market value of $147 billion. Its platforms include familiar names such as Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, and OpenTable. It's also a dividend-paying stock, with its payout recently yielding 0.84%.

That may seem like a rather anemic yield, but note that management has been increasing the dividend. In 2024, Booking Holdings paid out a total of $1.40 per share, and it's now paying $1.68 per share annually. Assuming its policy of payout hikes continues, those who buy into the stock now will collect increasing sums from the stock over time, with the effective yield rising.

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Better still, Booking Holdings' total yield, which factors in share buybacks, was recently a hefty 7.85%, suggesting plenty of shareholder rewards beyond that 0.84%.

If you're looking for, say, $1,000 in annual income from a position in Booking Holdings, how many shares would you need to buy? A little simple math will tell you: Divide $1,000 by the current annual dividend of $1.68, and you get 595 shares. At a recent stock price of $195, that would cost you about $116,000.

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But should you invest in Booking Holdings? There are some solid reasons to. It's a big player in the online travel world, and consumers are increasingly turning to apps to conduct all kinds of transactions, and Booking Holdings is ready to help them book flights, hotel rooms, restaurant reservations, and more. As more people enter the middle class globally, that will help the company grow further. There are some risks, though. For example, another pandemic could curtail travel for an extended period.

Meanwhile, the stock seems roughly fairly valued. Its recent forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19 was on par with its five-year average.

Note, too, that there are plenty of other investments that also offer significant dividend income. A good dividend-focused ETF, for example, will offer both regular payouts and diversification.

In the latest close session, Booking Holdings (BKNG - Free Report) was up +2% at $199.60. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.46%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.56%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.45%.

The online booking service's stock has climbed by 0.73% in the past month, exceeding the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 3.73% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 2%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Booking Holdings in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $4.46, indicating a 12.06% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $9.57 billion, indicating a 6.27% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

BKNG's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $10.5 per share and revenue of $29.28 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +15.13% and +8.77%, respectively.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Booking Holdings. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.49% higher. Booking Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Booking Holdings is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.65. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 16.88, which means Booking Holdings is trading at a premium to the group.

Investors should also note that BKNG has a PEG ratio of 1.21 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As the market closed yesterday, the Internet - Commerce industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.21.

The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 102, finds itself in the top 42% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

Key Takeaways Amtech's Q3 FY26 orders hit $28.8M, topping $22.4M in revenues as bookings rose 33% year over year.TPS bookings jumped 73% to $24.3M, while AI revenues grew about 120% and topped 40% of TPS revenues.Backlog rose to $28.7M from $22.3M, with bookings increasingly scheduled into FY27. Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS - Free Report) is showing encouraging signs that stronger booking momentum can support future revenue growth, led by accelerating AI-related demand. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, customer orders reached $28.8 million, up from $21.1 million in the prior quarter and well above quarterly net revenues of $22.4 million. Total new orders increased 33% year over year, while Thermal Processing Solutions (TPS) bookings surged 73% to $24.3 million.

The momentum is particularly encouraging, as TPS is benefiting from AI-driven demand for advanced packaging. TPS revenues increased nearly 25% year over year, while AI revenues grew approximately 120% and accounted for more than 40% of TPS revenues. The segment also recorded a 1.37 book-to-bill ratio, remaining above 1 for the third consecutive quarter. Moreover, bookings are increasingly scheduled for future quarters, supporting backlog growth into the first and second quarters of fiscal 2027. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects fiscal 2027 total revenues to increase 39.86% year over year, reinforcing the potential for stronger future growth.

This growing order pipeline could provide an important bridge to future revenues, particularly because Amtech ended June with $28.7 million of backlog, up from $22.3 million in March. If the company converts this backlog into timely shipments, sustained bookings growth, an above-1 book-to-bill ratio and rising backlog could help unlock stronger revenue growth.

Rivals Strengthen Booking Momentum for Future GrowthOnto Innovation (ONTO - Free Report) competes with Amtech for semiconductor equipment spending tied to AI-driven advanced packaging, but its booking momentum is materially broader. ONTO reported a record backlog above $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, with 30%-40% covering 2027, supported by early purchase orders and more than $200 million of Dragonfly orders from one OSAT. By comparison, ASYS posted $28.8 million of fiscal third-quarter orders and $28.7 million of backlog. Thus, Onto Innovation offers stronger forward revenue visibility, raising the competitive bar for ASYS.

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS - Free Report) and ASYS are competing to meet the demand for semiconductor equipment driven by capacity expansion in memory, power and mature application sectors. Axcelis Technologies recorded $131 million in bookings for the second quarter of 2026 and held a backlog of $452 million, while bookings in the power segment during the first half of the year exceeded the two-year average. With memory demand expected to support growth into 2027, ACLS has stronger forward order visibility, potentially intensifying competition with ASYS for future semiconductor equipment spending.

ASYS’ Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesAmtech shares have surged 137.9% over the past year compared with the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s growth of 30.2% and the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry’s rise of 29.4%.

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From a valuation standpoint, ASYS trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 2.25, lower than the industry's average of 8.36. The company carries a Value Score of D.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Amtech's fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings is currently pegged at 41 cents and $1.25 per share, respectively. Both estimates have moved higher over the past 30 days.

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Amtech stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Algert Global LLC boosted its position in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) by 2,771.5% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 59,096 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 57,038 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in Booking were worth $10,533,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of BKNG. Strive Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Booking in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new stake in Booking during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in Booking during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Booking during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Booking during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 92.42% of the company’s stock.

Booking Stock Up 0.2% NASDAQ:BKNG opened at $213.78 on Wednesday. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $150.14 and a 12-month high of $229.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $160.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.07. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $190.14 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $177.35.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $7.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $55.40 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 EPS for the current year. Booking Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Booking’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 18.58%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Barclays set a $210.00 price target on Booking and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Truist Financial set a $242.00 target price on shares of Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $230.00 target price on shares of Booking in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price target on shares of Booking from $175.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $215.00 price target (up from $195.00) on shares of Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $236.45.

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Insider Activity at Booking In other Booking news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total value of $4,220,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 59,794 shares in the company, valued at $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Ames Wittman sold 1,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.00, for a total transaction of $216,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 16,508 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,169,536. This represents a 6.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders sold 77,550 shares of company stock valued at $16,112,304. 0.17% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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More than 20 new and enhanced product features – many powered by AI and automation – help restaurants attract diners, work smarter and connect the technology they use every day SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, today announced its largest suite of new and updated product features for restaurants, many powered by AI and automation. From table automations and AI-powered search distribution to natural-language reporting, this rollout gives OpenTable restaurant partners a more complete and connected operating system to help uplevel their business.

Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 2,672 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $476,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in shares of Booking during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $770,673,000. Strategic Global Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Booking during the second quarter worth $2,879,000. Wallace Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Booking during the second quarter worth $214,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec purchased a new position in Booking during the second quarter valued at $229,855,000. Finally, First Bancorp Inc ME purchased a new position in Booking during the second quarter valued at $321,000. 92.42% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Booking Price Performance BKNG opened at $202.56 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $152.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.07. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $191.50 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $177.49. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $150.14 and a 1-year high of $226.63.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The firm’s revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $55.40 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Booking Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Booking’s payout ratio is 18.58%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms have recently commented on BKNG. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 target price on shares of Booking in a research note on Monday. Gordon Haskett raised their price target on shares of Booking from $217.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Booking from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Wedbush boosted their price objective on Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Argus increased their target price on Booking from $210.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Booking presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $236.45.

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Insider Activity In other Booking news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total value of $4,220,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 59,794 shares in the company, valued at $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Ames Wittman sold 1,125 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.00, for a total transaction of $216,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 16,508 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,169,536. This trade represents a 6.38% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 77,550 shares of company stock valued at $16,112,304. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

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Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Biondo Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 22,195 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,956,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the second quarter worth $11,646,302,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new stake in shares of Booking in the 2nd quarter worth $1,691,186,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Booking in the 2nd quarter worth $1,370,455,000. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Booking by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,997,949 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $16,055,006,000 after acquiring an additional 23,159 shares in the last quarter. Finally, J. Stern & Co. LLP boosted its holdings in shares of Booking by 191,965.8% in the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 2,832,970 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $15,171,489,000 after acquiring an additional 2,831,495 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.42% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently commented on BKNG shares. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $274.00 price objective (up from $264.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Benchmark increased their target price on Booking from $220.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Wedbush raised their price target on Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. HSBC decreased their price target on Booking from $309.84 to $298.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $215.00 price objective (up from $195.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $235.72.

View Our Latest Stock Report on BKNG Insider Transactions at Booking In other news, VP Peter J. Millones sold 50,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.59, for a total value of $10,389,879.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 375,025 shares in the company, valued at $77,851,439.75. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Ames Wittman sold 375 shares of Booking stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the director directly owned 16,133 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,404,063. This trade represents a 2.27% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 140,050 shares of company stock worth $26,341,680 over the last ninety days. 0.17% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Booking Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:BKNG opened at $209.62 on Monday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $188.60 and its 200-day simple moving average is $176.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $157.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.07. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 12 month low of $150.14 and a 12 month high of $231.80.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The business had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $55.40 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Booking Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Booking’s dividend payout ratio is 18.58%.

Booking Company Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 11,783 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,100,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG acquired a new stake in Booking in the 2nd quarter valued at about $11,687,000. Shelter Ins Retirement Plan acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the second quarter valued at $2,673,600,000. AlpenGlobal Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the 2nd quarter worth about $3,263,000. Silvant Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Booking during the second quarter worth about $6,264,000. Finally, Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Booking during the second quarter worth about $4,643,000. 92.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity In other Booking news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total transaction of $4,220,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 59,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Ames Wittman sold 375 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.00, for a total transaction of $79,125.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 16,133 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,404,063. This trade represents a 2.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 140,050 shares of company stock valued at $26,341,680. 0.17% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Booking Price Performance Shares of BKNG opened at $209.62 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $157.50 billion, a PE ratio of 23.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.07. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $188.60 and its 200 day moving average price is $177.19. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $150.14 and a 12-month high of $231.80. Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.11. Booking had a net margin of 25.53% and a negative return on equity of 102.96%. The firm had revenue of $7.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $55.40 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Booking Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Booking’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 18.58%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have weighed in on BKNG. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 price target on shares of Booking in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Barclays set a $210.00 target price on shares of Booking and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $236.00 price target (up from $225.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Robert W. Baird set a $230.00 price target on shares of Booking in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Wedbush upped their price objective on Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Booking has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $235.72.

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Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Bowie Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 381,532 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $68,004,000. Booking comprises about 2.9% of Bowie Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest position. Bowie Capital Management LLC owned 0.05% of Booking as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in BKNG. Bogart Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Booking by 3,475.0% in the second quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 143 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Booking by 3,550.0% in the 2nd quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 146 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new position in shares of Booking in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Finally, First Financial Corp IN lifted its stake in Booking by 2,400.0% during the second quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 150 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. 92.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Booking Trading Down 1.5% Shares of Booking stock opened at $209.87 on Friday. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $150.14 and a 1-year high of $231.80. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $187.71 and a 200-day simple moving average of $177.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $157.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.23, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.07.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The firm’s revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $55.40 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts predict that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 earnings per share for the current year. Booking Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Booking’s payout ratio is presently 18.58%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have recently issued reports on BKNG. Mizuho set a $240.00 target price on Booking in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Argus increased their price objective on Booking from $210.00 to $245.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. UBS Group raised their price objective on Booking from $266.00 to $274.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their target price on Booking from $175.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Gordon Haskett upped their price objective on shares of Booking from $217.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $235.72.

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Insider Transactions at Booking In other Booking news, VP Peter J. Millones sold 62,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.67, for a total value of $10,229,375.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 425,075 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $69,572,025.25. This represents a 12.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total value of $4,220,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 59,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 140,050 shares of company stock valued at $26,341,680. 0.17% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG purchased a new position in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 65,568 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $11,687,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in BKNG. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in Booking by 34.9% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 251 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,249,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Booking in the fourth quarter worth $209,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in Booking by 25.0% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 165 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $955,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in Booking by 50.0% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 87 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $504,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the second quarter worth $179,000. Institutional investors own 92.42% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Booking In other news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of Booking stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total value of $4,220,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 59,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Peter J. Millones sold 50,050 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.59, for a total transaction of $10,389,879.50. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 375,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $77,851,439.75. This represents a 11.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 140,050 shares of company stock worth $26,341,680. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Barclays set a $210.00 price objective on shares of Booking and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Booking from $180.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Truist Financial set a $242.00 price target on Booking in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Booking in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $240.00 target price on shares of Booking in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $235.72. Get Our Latest Report on BKNG

Booking Stock Performance NASDAQ:BKNG opened at $209.87 on Friday. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 1 year low of $150.14 and a 1 year high of $231.80. The business has a fifty day moving average of $187.71 and a 200-day moving average of $177.15. The stock has a market cap of $157.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.23, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.07.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $7.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. Booking had a net margin of 25.53% and a negative return on equity of 102.96%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $55.40 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 EPS for the current year.

Booking Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be paid a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Booking’s payout ratio is currently 18.58%.

Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Aurora Investment Counsel bought a new position in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 16,258 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,898,000. Booking accounts for about 1.5% of Aurora Investment Counsel’s holdings, making the stock its 4th biggest position.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its position in Booking by 3,475.0% during the 2nd quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 143 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 139 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its position in shares of Booking by 3,550.0% in the second quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 146 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 142 shares during the period. Camelot Portfolios LLC purchased a new position in shares of Booking in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Booking during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, First Financial Corp IN raised its stake in shares of Booking by 2,400.0% during the second quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 150 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. 92.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Booking News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Booking this week:

Positive Sentiment: Booking’s KAYAK brand reported that international airfares for U.K. travelers in September and October are averaging 26% below peak-season levels. Cheaper “shoulder-season” travel could encourage additional bookings and support demand across Booking’s accommodation and travel platforms. KAYAK shoulder-season travel research Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive. Booking’s latest quarterly revenue rose 8.1% year over year to $7.35 billion and earnings exceeded analyst expectations. Analysts maintain a broadly favorable view, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $235.72, above recent trading levels. Booking growth-stock analysis Neutral Sentiment: Booking declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, or $1.68 annually, representing an approximately 0.8% yield. The payout signals ongoing shareholder returns but is modest and is unlikely to materially affect the stock’s near-term direction. Negative Sentiment: Booking Vice President Peter Millones sold 50,050 shares worth approximately $10.4 million, reducing his position by 11.77%. Director Vanessa Ames Wittman separately sold 375 shares for about $79,000. Both transactions were executed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, reducing their significance as bearish signals; Millones still retains roughly $77.9 million in BKNG stock. Booking insider share sales Booking Price Performance Shares of Booking stock opened at $213.00 on Thursday. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 1 year low of $150.14 and a 1 year high of $231.80. The firm has a market cap of $160.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.57, a PEG ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a 50-day moving average of $186.78 and a 200 day moving average of $177.12. Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. Booking had a net margin of 25.53% and a negative return on equity of 102.96%. Booking’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $55.40 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 EPS for the current year.

Booking Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Booking’s payout ratio is currently 18.58%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades BKNG has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. HSBC cut their target price on Booking from $309.84 to $298.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Gordon Haskett upped their price target on Booking from $217.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $215.00 price objective on Booking and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $230.00 price objective (down from $240.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $230.00 target price on Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $235.72.

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Insider Buying and Selling In other Booking news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of Booking stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total transaction of $4,220,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 59,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Peter J. Millones sold 50,050 shares of Booking stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.59, for a total value of $10,389,879.50. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 375,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $77,851,439.75. The trade was a 11.77% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 140,050 shares of company stock valued at $26,341,680. 0.17% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Booking Company Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Square today announced an expanded, preferred partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, bringing reservations, payments, and guest data together in one connected view. Restaurants have historically managed reservation and transaction data across separate systems, making it difficult to oversee the full customer journey. By building together, the integration further connects OpenTable’s powerful guest insights with Square’s transaction and operational data, giving operators a more complete understanding of their guests on Square software and hardware including Square Handheld. With this view, restaurant operators can link reservations to revenue and make more informed decisions about loyalty, marketing, and guest engagement.

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OpenTable helps operators understand who their guests are, from their booking behaviors, to dining preferences, and special occasion dates. Meanwhile, Square provides insight into what happens once guests arrive, including order details, spend, payment method, and repeat visits. Building on the companies’ point-of-sale partnership that began in 2022, this enhanced integration unlocks deeper insights sharing between the two platforms to address the restaurant pain point of disconnected systems.

“Reservations, payments, and guest data shouldn’t be different systems that restaurant operators have to stitch together themselves,” said James Schonzeit, Head of Food and Beverage at Square. “No one has time for that, and we’re not in the business of gatekeeping their most valuable insights. By providing a cohesive view of guest and transaction data, Square and OpenTable are removing the manual work of piecing together who a guest is, so operators can get valuable time back and spend it on the hospitality and craft that keeps their guests happy.”

One Unified View for Better Guest Recognition and Engagement

Across both the Square and OpenTable platforms, expanded capabilities that restaurants can now opt-into include the following:

View every guest more completely: Reservation history, dining preferences, and transaction data come together in a unified guest profile, helping restaurants recognize returning diners and deliver more personalized hospitality.Turn reservations into lasting guest relationships: Connect reservation and transaction data to power loyalty, personalized marketing, and more meaningful guest engagement.Measure the true value of every reservation: Link bookings to spend, repeat visits, and lifetime value, giving operators a deeper understanding of guest behavior and business performance.“Restaurants can do their best work when they have tech running behind the scenes that interacts seamlessly to deliver insights that power hospitality – that’s what this expanded partnership enables,” said Robin Chiang, Chief Growth Officer at OpenTable. “Square is a natural partner to support OpenTable’s mission of serving restaurants and we look forward to working together to deliver best-in-class guest insights, connectivity and security.”

“Square and OpenTable working closely together means our restaurant isn't guessing who's walking through the door,” said Justin Pichetrungsi, James Beard Award–winning chef and owner of Anajak Thai. “We might know their favorite dish, what they're celebrating, their preferences, and how regularly they visit. Our ability to cater to this only improves the hospitality our restaurant is known for. Both platforms have become essential to how we run our business, and now we're able to keep raising the bar on what our guests experience every time they book, sit down with us, order, and pay."

What's Next

Today’s announcement marks the next step in Square and OpenTable's shared vision to simplify restaurant operations and deliver a more connected guest experience. Future enhancements will focus on faster onboarding, smarter reservation workflows, richer guest intelligence across every ordering channel, and deeper integration of loyalty, customer engagement, and payment experiences.

The partnership serves restaurants across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Ireland, and France. To learn more, visit: squareup.com/us/en/ref/opentable

About Square

Square helps businesses turn transactions into connections and businesses into neighborhood favorites.

In 2009, Square started with a simple invention — the first mobile card reader, which changed how the entire financial system thinks about small businesses. Square has since grown into a global business platform helping millions of sellers of all sizes participate and thrive in their communities.

Whether independently run or a global chain, Square understands that sellers succeed when they have the freedom to focus on the experiences that keep customers coming back. From point of sale and payments to online commerce, staff management, cash flow tools, and more, Square brings together the tools sellers need to run and grow on one intelligent platform. For more information, visit squareup.com.

About OpenTable

OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG), helps more than 70,000 restaurants worldwide fill 2 billion seats a year. OpenTable’s world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

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BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 65,340,562 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $11,646,302,000. BlackRock Inc. owned 8.70% of Booking at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Dunhill Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Booking during the second quarter worth approximately $608,000. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Booking in the second quarter valued at approximately $710,000. Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in Booking in the second quarter worth approximately $1,691,186,000. Perigon Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Booking in the second quarter worth approximately $1,322,000. Finally, Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI bought a new position in Booking in the second quarter worth approximately $1,205,000. 92.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Booking Trading Down 3.4% BKNG opened at $204.76 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $153.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.66, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.07. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 12 month low of $150.14 and a 12 month high of $231.80. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $184.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $176.85.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The company had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $55.40 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 EPS for the current year. Booking Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Booking’s dividend payout ratio is presently 18.58%.

Insider Activity In related news, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.03, for a total transaction of $4,220,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 59,794 shares in the company, valued at $12,618,327.82. The trade was a 25.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Ames Wittman sold 1,125 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.00, for a total transaction of $216,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 16,508 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,169,536. The trade was a 6.38% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 89,625 shares of company stock valued at $15,872,675. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth BKNG has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Booking from $244.00 to $220.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Evercore set a $245.00 price objective on Booking in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wedbush upped their price objective on shares of Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of Booking from $224.00 to $208.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Booking has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $235.72.

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Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Bridgewater Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 2,587 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $489,000. Several other

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 7,824 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,395,000. Other hedge funds also recently modified

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Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG boosted its stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) by 2,119.3% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 81,625 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 77,947 shares during the period. Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG’s holdings in Booking were worth $14,549,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Booking by 3,550.0% in the second quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 146 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares during the period. Camelot Portfolios LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Booking in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. First Financial Corp IN increased its stake in Booking by 2,400.0% in the 2nd quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 150 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the period. Finally, Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Booking in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.42% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have weighed in on BKNG. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Booking from $224.00 to $208.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price target on Booking from $175.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Gordon Haskett lifted their price target on Booking from $217.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $240.00 price target (up from $215.00) on shares of Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on Booking from $244.00 to $220.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $235.72.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Booking In related news, VP Peter J. Millones sold 62,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $163.67, for a total transaction of $10,229,375.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 425,075 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $69,572,025.25. This represents a 12.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Vanessa Ames Wittman sold 1,125 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.00, for a total value of $216,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 16,508 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,169,536. This represents a 6.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 sold a total of 89,625 shares of company stock valued at $15,872,675 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Booking Stock Down 0.6% BKNG opened at $212.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $159.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.47, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.07. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $184.00 and its 200 day simple moving average is $176.84. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 52 week low of $150.14 and a 52 week high of $231.80.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $7.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $55.40 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Booking Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Booking’s payout ratio is presently 18.58%.

Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Benjamin Edwards Inc. increased its stake in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) by 2,956.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 22,064 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 21,342 shares during the period. Benjamin Edwards Inc.’s holdings in Booking were worth $3,933,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in BKNG. J. Stern & Co. LLP raised its holdings in shares of Booking by 191,965.8% in the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 2,832,970 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $15,171,489,000 after buying an additional 2,831,495 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its holdings in Booking by 1,497.3% during the 1st quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 870,520 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $3,665,168,000 after acquiring an additional 816,022 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in Booking by 66,209.8% during the 2nd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 659,783 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $117,600,000 after acquiring an additional 658,788 shares during the period. Handelsbanken Fonder AB grew its position in Booking by 2,548.6% in the 2nd quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 649,602 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $115,785,000 after acquiring an additional 625,076 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new position in Booking in the 4th quarter valued at about $3,271,041,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.42% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Robert J. Mylod, Jr. sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $206.70, for a total transaction of $206,700.00. Following the sale, the director owned 15,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,100,500. This trade represents a 6.25% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Ewout L. Steenbergen sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 89,625 shares of company stock worth $15,872,675 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Booking Trading Down 0.6% Shares of BKNG stock opened at $212.06 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $159.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.47, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.07. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $184.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $176.84. Booking Holdings Inc. has a 12 month low of $150.14 and a 12 month high of $231.80.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.43 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.19 billion. Booking had a negative return on equity of 102.96% and a net margin of 25.53%.Booking’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $55.40 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.47 EPS for the current year.

Booking Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Booking’s dividend payout ratio is presently 18.58%.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have recently issued reports on BKNG. B. Riley Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $274.00 price target (up from $264.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. HSBC dropped their price objective on shares of Booking from $309.84 to $298.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wedbush increased their target price on shares of Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Booking from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company set a $220.00 price target on shares of Booking and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $235.72.

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Booking Profile (Free Report)

Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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Bellecapital International Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) by 2,817.2% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 97,405 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 94,066 shares

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First Bank & Trust boosted its position in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG – Free Report) by 2,404.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 4,808 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,616 shares during the quarter. First Bank & Trust’s holdings in Booking were worth $857,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Legacy Bridge LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Booking during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Camelot Portfolios LLC acquired a new position in shares of Booking in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Booking in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. First Financial Corp IN increased its position in Booking by 2,400.0% during the second quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 150 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the period. Finally, Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Booking during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. 92.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Booking In other Booking news, VP Peter J. Millones sold 62,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.67, for a total transaction of $10,229,375.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 425,075 shares in the company, valued at $69,572,025.25. This represents a 12.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Robert J. Mylod, Jr. sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $200.00, for a total value of $1,000,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 16,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,200,000. This represents a 23.81% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 69,625 shares of company stock worth $11,652,075 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Booking Stock Down 0.7% BKNG opened at $212.88 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $159.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.56, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.07. Booking Holdings Inc. has a twelve month low of $150.14 and a twelve month high of $231.80. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $180.30 and a 200 day simple moving average of $176.61.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The business services provider reported $2.54 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.43 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. Booking had a net margin of 25.53% and a negative return on equity of 102.96%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $55.40 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Booking Holdings Inc. will post 10.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Booking Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th will be paid a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Booking’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 18.58%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades BKNG has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $236.00 price objective (up from $225.00) on shares of Booking in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Wedbush raised their target price on shares of Booking from $211.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 price target on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on shares of Booking from $244.00 to $220.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Mizuho set a $240.00 price target on Booking in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $235.72.

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Booking Holdings Inc is a global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms that facilitate the search for and booking of travel services. The company’s businesses focus on accommodations, transportation and related travel services through consumer-facing websites and apps as well as partner distribution channels. Booking Holdings was originally founded as Priceline in the late 1990s and adopted the Booking Holdings name in 2018; it is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Its core offerings include online reservations for hotels, vacation rentals and other lodging; flight and car rental search and booking; and ancillary services that support travel planning and on-property experiences.

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