Booking (BKNG) Projected to Release Earnings on Tuesday

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) is expected to be issuing its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 3rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $4.49 per share and revenue of $9.55 billion for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) last released its quarterly 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 business had revenue of $7.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $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, analysts expect Booking to post $10.48 EPS for the current fiscal year and $12.35 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Booking Trading Down 1.5%

Shares of NASDAQ BKNG opened at $148.13 on Friday. Booking has a 12 month low of $146.28 and a 12 month high of $220.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $111.30 billion, a PE ratio of 16.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.13. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $171.26 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $177.25.

Booking Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th were paid a dividend of $0.42 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 11th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Booking’s payout ratio is presently 18.58%.

Insider Transactions at Booking

In related news, Director Robert J. Mylod, Jr. sold 1,000 shares of Booking stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 14,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,800,000. This trade represents a 6.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing 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 Wittman sold 375 shares of the business’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 sale, the director directly owned 16,133 shares in the company, valued at $3,404,063. The trade was a 2.27% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 78,425 shares of company stock worth $16,210,864. 0.17% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BKNG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $240.00 price target on shares of Booking in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $250.00 price objective (up from $240.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $215.00 price objective (up from $195.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Rosenblatt Securities assumed coverage on Booking in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $245.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $270.00 target price on shares of Booking in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $233.07.

More Booking News

Here are the key news stories impacting Booking this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Booking’s global travel leadership, high margins and strong cash-flow generation remain important supports for the investment case. Its cash position could provide flexibility for share repurchases, investment and other shareholder returns. Booking vs. Coupang: Which Stock Is the Better Buy in November?
• Positive Sentiment: Investors will be watching for continued progress in loyalty adoption and the Connected Trip initiative, which aims to increase customer engagement and cross-selling across accommodations, flights, rental cars and other travel services. Strong execution could improve longer-term growth expectations. The Connected Trip Gamble
• Neutral Sentiment: BKNG has attracted unusually high investor attention and options activity ahead of earnings. This may increase short-term volatility, but the available reports do not indicate whether traders are positioning for a rise or decline. Booking Sees Unusually Large Options Volume
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are focused not only on revenue and earnings per share but also on operating metrics and other key indicators for the September quarter. These estimates could set the bar for the earnings reaction. Exploring Analyst Estimates for Booking Holdings Q3 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Currency headwinds could reduce the reported value of international bookings and earnings, while travel disruptions may weigh on demand or create additional costs. Booking Holdings Q3 Earnings Ahead
• Negative Sentiment: Higher marketing spending may pressure profitability even if bookings and revenue continue to grow. Investors are therefore likely to scrutinize margins, guidance and management’s outlook. Booking Holdings Q3 Earnings Ahead: What’s in Store for the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: The shares have declined substantially and are trading near their 12-month low, reflecting elevated expectations risk ahead of the report. Any weak guidance or disappointment in Connected Trip adoption could add further pressure.

About Booking

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

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