NASDAQ:BKNG Booking (BKNG) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaring (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free BKNG Stock Alerts $3,533.99 +70.99 (+2.05%) (As of 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3,468.22▼$3,546.9050-Day Range$3,413.98▼$3,901.9952-Week Range$2,456.93▼$3,918.00Volume151,499 shsAverage Volume270,861 shsMarket Capitalization$120.76 billionP/E Ratio29.96Dividend Yield0.99%Price Target$3,723.41 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Booking alerts: Email Address Booking MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.79 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.4% Upside$3,723.41 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.20% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.49Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.55Based on 24 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$18.82 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth18.82%From $175.86 to $208.96 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.64 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector37th out of 200 stocksTransportation Services Industry2nd out of 15 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBooking has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.79, and is based on 21 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBooking has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.20% of the float of Booking has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBooking has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Booking has recently increased by 0.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBooking pays a meaningful dividend of 1.02%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBooking does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Booking is 29.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Booking will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.75% next year. This indicates that Booking will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBooking has received a -15.11% net impact score from Upright. On the other hand, these positive outcomes are achieved by using resources or causing negative impacts in categories "Scarce human capital", "GHG emissions", and "Biodiversity". The negative contribution in the "GHG emissions" impact category seems to be driven mostly by its "Car rental sites and applications", "Visitor information services", "Airfare search sites and applications", "Hotel booking sites and applications", and "Travel websites and applications" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Booking is -3.49. Previous Next 3.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBooking has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for Booking this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search Interest34 people have searched for BKNG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 10% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows35 people have added Booking to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 6% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Booking insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $18,815,825.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.15% of the stock of Booking is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.42% of the stock of Booking is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Booking are expected to grow by 18.82% in the coming year, from $175.86 to $208.96 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Booking is 29.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.27.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Booking is 29.94, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 23.17.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBooking has a PEG Ratio of 1.04. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Traders Agencytop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. 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Its other brands include KAYAK, Rentalcars.com and OpenTable, Inc. (OpenTable). As of December 31, 2016, Booking.com offered accommodation reservation services for over 1,115,000 properties in over 220 countries and territories on its various Websites and in over 40 languages, which included over 568,000 vacation rental properties (updated property counts were available on the Booking.com Website).Read More BKNG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BKNG Stock News HeadlinesApril 18, 2024 | insidertrades.comBooking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) Director Sells $78,827.54 in StockApril 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comLatest Booking.com Sustainable Travel Data Reveals Ongoing Challenges for Americans & Highlights a Heightened Opportunity for Cross-Industry CollaborationApril 23, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable3/28/2024Today4/23/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Transportation services Sub-IndustryInternet Retail Current SymbolNASDAQ:BKNG CUSIP74150340 CIK1075531 Webwww.bookingholdings.com Phone203-299-8000Fax203-595-0160Employees23,600Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$3,723.41 High Stock Price Target$4,400.00 Low Stock Price Target$2,900.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.79 Research Coverage29 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$117.97 Trailing P/E Ratio29.87 Forward P/E Ratio20.04 P/E Growth1.04Net Income$4.29 billion Net Margins20.08% Pretax Margin25.65% Return on Equity-751.49% Return on Assets21.86% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.28 Quick Ratio1.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$21.37 billion Price / Sales5.64 Cash Flow$179.43 per share Price / Cash Flow19.64 Book Value($78.65) per share Price / Book-44.81Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,170,000Free Float34,120,000Market Cap$120.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesJeffery H. Boyd (Age 60)Executive Chairman of the Board Glenn D. Fogel (Age 55)President, Chief Executive Officer, Director Gillian Tans (Age 46)President and Chief Executive Officer of Booking.com Peter J. Millones Jr. (Age 47)Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary Daniel J. Finnegan (Age 54)Chief Accounting Officer James M. Guyette (Age 71)Lead Independent Director Robert J. Mylod Jr. (Age 50)Director Timothy Armstrong (Age 46)Independent Director Jan L. Docter (Age 67)Independent Director Jeffrey E. Epstein (Age 61)Independent Director More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLowe's CompaniesNYSE:LOWTJX CompaniesNYSE:TJXStarbucksNASDAQ:SBUXPDDNASDAQ:PDDCVS HealthNYSE:CVSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsFifth Third BancorpSold 3 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.010%Regatta Capital Group LLCBought 37 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.002%Cigna Investments Inc. NewSold 10 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.001%Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MASold 24 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.001%Sugarloaf Wealth Management LLCBought 6 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Booking Stock? BKNG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Booking Holdings Inc.: Booking Holdings Inc. has shown consistent growth in institutional investments, indicating confidence from major financial entities like hedge funds and global investment firms. Recent insider transactions, such as the sale of shares by the CEO and directors, can sometimes signal positive or negative sentiment about the company's future performance. Booking Holdings Inc.'s stock price has been relatively stable, providing a sense of security for investors looking for steady returns. The company's diverse portfolio of travel services, including popular platforms like Booking.com, Priceline, and Kayak, offers exposure to various segments of the travel industry. Booking Holdings Inc.'s strategic acquisitions and partnerships have positioned the company for potential growth opportunities in the evolving travel market. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Booking Holdings Inc. for these reasons: The travel industry is highly sensitive to external factors like economic downturns, geopolitical events, and health crises, which can significantly impact Booking Holdings Inc.'s financial performance. Increased competition in the online travel booking sector from emerging startups and established players may challenge Booking Holdings Inc.'s market share and profitability. Regulatory changes in different regions regarding travel policies and data privacy could pose risks to Booking Holdings Inc.'s operations and compliance costs. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates can affect Booking Holdings Inc.'s international revenue streams and profitability, especially in regions with volatile currencies. Dependency on third-party travel suppliers and partners exposes Booking Holdings Inc. to risks related to service quality, pricing, and availability, impacting customer satisfaction and loyalty. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Booking pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BKNG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Booking stock right now? 29 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Booking in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 21 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BKNG shares. View BKNG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Booking's stock price target for 2024? 29 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Booking's shares. Their BKNG share price targets range from $2,900.00 to $4,400.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $3,723.41 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BKNG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BKNG shares performed in 2024? Booking's stock was trading at $3,547.22 at the start of the year. Since then, BKNG shares have decreased by 0.4% and is now trading at $3,531.56. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Booking's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our BKNG earnings forecast. How can I listen to Booking's earnings call? Booking will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Booking's earnings last quarter? Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The business services provider reported $32.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $29.72 by $2.28. The business services provider earned $4.78 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.71 billion. Booking had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 751.49% and a net margin of 20.08%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 18.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $24.74 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Booking pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Booking? Booking announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $8.75 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $35.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. Read our dividend analysis for BKNG. Is Booking a good dividend stock? Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) pays an annual dividend of $35.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.02%. The dividend payout ratio is 29.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BKNG will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.75% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BKNG. What ETFs hold Booking's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) stock in their portfolio include Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL), AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ), ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF (JRNY), Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF (QQQA), Amplify Travel Tech ETF (AWAY), Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) and Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (PNQI). What guidance has Booking issued on next quarter's earnings? Booking issued an update on its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.2 billion-$4.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.2 billion. What is Glenn D. Fogel's approval rating as Booking's CEO? 6 employees have rated Booking Chief Executive Officer Glenn D. Fogel on Glassdoor.com. Glenn D. Fogel has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Glenn D. Fogel in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 69.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Booking to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Booking own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Booking investors own include Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Alibaba Group (BABA), Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), Walt Disney (DIS) and Baidu (BIDU). Who are Booking's major shareholders? Booking's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.33%), Global Assets Advisory LLC (0.32%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.22%), Metropolis Capital Ltd (0.15%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.09%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include David I Goulden, David I Goulden, Glenn D Fogel, Jeffery H Boyd, Paulo Pisano, Radakovich Lynn M Vojvodich, Radakovich Lynn Vojvodich, Robert J Mylod Jr and Susana D'emic. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Booking? Shares of BKNG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Booking have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Booking: AS Digital, Active Hotels, Agoda Company Pte. Ltd, Agoda Holding Company Limited, Booking Holdings Treasury Company, Booking.com B.V., Booking.com Brasil Servicos de Reserva de Hoteis LTDA, Booking.com Holding B.V., Booking.com Transport Limited, Coronado Pte Ltd, FareHarbor, HotelsCombined, KAYAK, KAYAK Software Corporation, OpenTable, OpenTable Inc., PriceMatch, Priceline.com Bookings Acquisition Company Limited, Priceline.com Europe Holdco Inc., Priceline.com Holdco U.K. Limited, Rocketmiles, TravelJigsaw Holdings Limited, momondo, priceline.com International Ltd., and priceline.com LLC.Read More This page (NASDAQ:BKNG) was last updated on 4/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersHealthcare Takes A Big Step Forward With The Help Of AIThe Bull ReportThis Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing HealthcareWall Street Startop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)Traders AgencyDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsDon’t Miss Out on the AI Gold Rush That’s Just Getting StartedBanyan Hill PublishingExposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode April 20th?True Market InsidersIs Tesla going out of business?DTIMan Who Predicted 2008: “This Will be Worse.”Altimetry Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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