CCL's Cunard reports solid bookings buoyed by the introduction of new cruise itineraries and targeted marketing campaigns.
Expedia has significant room for margin expansion on the back of a newly unified tech stack, simplified rewards program, and under-monetized VRBO property. Trading at an attractive price, we see multiple routes for capital appreciation for investors. Booking Holdings, in contrast, boasts higher revenues and margins, but shares remain VERY uncompetitively priced.
Booking Holdings' robust free cash flow and aggressive share buyback program make it a top pick for dividend growth, with potential annual increases of 12%. As the largest online travel agency, Booking Holdings benefits from high margins and a capex-light model, driving significant free cash flow. Risks include reliance on the travel industry, potential competition from Google, and regulatory challenges, particularly in the EU.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
After a 45% growth year-to-date, at the current price of around $5109 per share, we believe Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), the world's largest online travel agency that offers services from lodging to airline tickets to car rentals - looks appropriately priced. BKNG stock has increased from around $3547 to $5109 YTD, outperforming the broader indices, with the S&P growing about 25% over the same period.
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U.S.-based travel companies, from Marriott International to Booking Holdings . are trimming their budgets and workforce ahead of next year as falling leisure travel demand from lower-income travelers hits top-line growth.
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Booking Holdings (BKNG). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
BKNG's shares have been benefiting from expanding clientele and AI integration.