Booking (BKNG) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) is projected to issue its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 3rd. Analysts expect Booking to post earnings of $4.49 per share and revenue of $9.55 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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. The company 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 firm’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 EPS. 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 Price Performance

Shares of BKNG opened at $148.13 on Monday. Booking has a one year low of $146.28 and a one year high of $220.81. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $171.26 and its 200 day moving average price is $177.25. The company 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 1.17.

Booking News Summary

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.

Insider Activity

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 transaction of $10,389,879.50. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Paulo Pisano sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $163.06, for a total value of $244,590.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 70,400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,479,424. This represents a 2.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 78,425 shares of company stock worth $16,210,864. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on BKNG shares. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $215.00 price objective on Booking and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 target price on shares of Booking in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Booking from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday. Piper Sandler reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $215.00 target price (up from $195.00) on shares of Booking in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities assumed coverage on Booking in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $245.00 target price for the company. Three 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Booking currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $233.07.

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.