BKNG Booking Holdings Inc

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al increased its holdings in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) by 3.1%, now owning 13,251 shares valued at $71.55 million. Meanwhile, company insiders, including Paulo Pisano and Robert J. Mylod Jr., have sold shares recently, reducing their ownership. Booking Holdings reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $9.60.

Copeland Capital Management LLC has acquired a new stake of 2,063 shares in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG), valued at approximately $11.14 million. This move comes as analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Booking, with a consensus target price of $6,149.23, following a strong Q3 earnings beat. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $9.60 per share, payable on December 31st.

The article discusses the stock performance of Booking Holdings (BKNG) relative to other travel technology companies. It analyzes how BKNG's stock metrics and market positioning compare within the travel tech sector. The comparison aims to provide insights into BKNG's competitive standing and investment appeal.

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock slipped after the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes highlighted a tight debate over interest rate cuts, impacting investor sentiment. Trading volume was light due to the year-end holidays, amplifying the effect of small shifts in risk appetite on high-priced consumer stocks like Booking. Investors are closely watching for signals of sustained travel demand and stable margins while also awaiting Booking's next earnings report, estimated for February 19, 2026.

Metropolis Capital Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Booking Holdings Inc. ($BKNG) by 5.7% in Q3, selling 2,637 shares and leaving it with 43,702 shares valued at approximately $236 million. Additionally, Booking insiders, including Director Vanessa Ames Wittman and CEO Glenn D. Fogel, sold a total of 3,324 shares worth $17.19 million in the last 90 days. Despite these sales, Booking reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst estimates, and maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a $6,149 target price and declared a quarterly dividend of $9.60.

Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH increased its stake in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) by 7.4% in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 10,882 shares valued at approximately $58.8 million. Institutional investors now own 92.42% of the company, while insiders have recently sold shares totaling $17.19 million. Booking Holdings reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations, and has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $6,149.23.