Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Travel Services

Booking Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and traditional travel and restaurant reservations and related services in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations; and Priceline, which provides discount travel reservations services, as well as online accommodation, flight, rental car reservation services, vacation packages, cruises, activity, and affiliate programs. It also operates Agoda that offers online accommodation reservation, flight, ground transportation, and attractions. In addition, the company operates KAYAK, an online meta-search service that allows consumers to search and compare travel itineraries and prices; and OpenTable for booking online restaurant reservations, as well as reservation management services to restaurants. Further, it offers travel-related insurance products, payment facilitation, and restaurant management services to consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants; and advertising services. The company was formerly known as The Priceline Group Inc. and changed its name to Booking Holdings Inc. in February 2018. Booking Holdings Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for BKNG
Revenue projections for BKNG

With BKNG's revenue forecasted to drop below last year's level, investors are expected to take a cautious stance. Such declines typically affect a company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors hesitant to invest heavily in the company until financial performance improves.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.057000
forwardPE 13.940934
debtToEquity 0.000000
earningsGrowth 2.400000
revenueGrowth 0.162000
grossMargins 0.869870
operatingMargins 0.250360
trailingEps 7.590000
forwardEps 12.286120

BKNG's current ratio being 1.057 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that BKNG can meet its financial obligations with ease.
BKNG's Forward PE is in an attractive range, meaning its stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't inflated. This creates room for growth, making it a solid investment opportunity for those looking to benefit from potential price appreciation.
With earnings and revenue growth in positive territory, BKNG is projected to expand its business. This strong financial performance suggests the company will continue to grow, as increased profitability and sales drive future success.
BKNG's positive gross and operating margins indicate that the company is performing profitably. These margins reflect efficient cost control and revenue generation, signaling a strong financial foundation for continued success.
BKNG's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to be more profitable in the current financial year. This reflects growing confidence in BKNG's earnings potential, suggesting stronger financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for BKNG
Price projections for BKNG

Booking Holdings Inc.'s price projections have gradually decreased, reflecting a less optimistic view of the company's future performance. Analysts are adjusting their expectations, suggesting potential concerns about Booking Holdings Inc.'s ability to meet previous growth targets.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for BKNG
Insider Transactions for BKNG


BKNG had 20 sell transactions, while the market price was at 4430.596552276611 per share.No sell transactions were carried out during the period under review.The higher volume of buys compared to sells near current Booking Holdings Inc. price levels may suggest optimism among investors. This could point to a favorable market outlook, as more people are willing to invest at these prices, anticipating potential future growth or strong performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BKNG
Recommendations trend for BKNG


Analysts have shown a buy bias for BKNG, signaling it as a strong investment choice. This positive outlook could motivate investors to allocate funds to BKNG, seeing it as a reliable and potentially profitable option, especially in an environment where the stock market is highly scrutinized.