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Booking Hlds

Kayak.com is a fare aggregator and travel metasearch engine. Its products are available in 18 languages. The company also runs travel search engines checkfelix and swoodoo. Formerly a separate company, the KAYAK Software Corporation was acquired by Booking Holdings on May 21, 2013.

Kayak.com

OpenTable is an online restaurant-reservation service company and is based in San Francisco, California. According to the company, it provides online reservations for about 40,000 restaurants around the world and seats about 23 million diners per month and operates in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

OpenTable

Booking Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of online travel and related solutions. The company offers services through the following brands: Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable. It provides accommodation reservations including hotels, hostels, apartments, vacation rentals, and other properties. The company was founded by Jay Scott Walker on July 18, 1997, and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

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Booking Holdings excels in Q4, eyes U.S. and China growth

Booking Holdings reported strong financial performance in Q4 2022, with record room nights and gross bookings for the full year.
The company demonstrated progress in expanding its business and enhancing market positions, with a focus on the U.S. and China.
While facing challenges such as top-line volatility and tough comps, Booking Holdings remains optimistic about growth opportunities globally.
Investments in marketing and merchandising are set to continue in 2023 to capitalize on market recovery and drive potential share gains.

Booking Holdings achieves record Q1 performance amidst growth strategies

Booking Holdings delivered exceptional Q1 performance with record room nights and gross bookings, driven by strong demand and strategic investments.
The company's focus on Connected Trip vision, AI technology, and sustainability efforts positions it well for future growth and customer engagement.
While facing challenges such as regulatory implications and cost management, Booking Holdings has opportunities to leverage AI, drive revenue growth, and expand market presence.
Overall, Booking Holdings' Q1 results reflect a resilient business model, strong financial health, and strategic initiatives to capitalize on market opportunities.

Booking Holdings excels in Q2 with record bookings and AI advancements

Booking Holdings' Q2 performance showcased strong financial growth driven by leisure travel demand and AI technology integration.
While facing uncertainties in AI's financial impact and evolving travel patterns, the company focuses on improving margins and sustaining growth.
Opportunities lie in expanding AI integration, enhancing customer experiences, and optimizing marketing strategies for increased profitability.
Challenges include adapting to new technologies, predicting travel trends, and balancing growth with competitive pressures and changing work patterns.

Booking Holdings reports robust Q3 performance amid strategic challenges

Booking Holdings delivered strong Q3 results amidst challenges, showcasing resilience and strategic focus on growth initiatives and market opportunities.
The company's performance in room night growth, revenue, and alternative accommodations highlights its adaptability and commitment to meeting evolving consumer demands.
While facing short-term challenges, Booking.com's emphasis on agility, AI integration, and customer value creation positions it well for long-term success and sustained growth.
Glenn Fogel and David Goulden's insights underscore Booking.com's proactive stance in navigating market dynamics, leveraging strengths, and addressing challenges to drive performance.

Booking Holdings posts solid Q4 results, eyes accelerated 2024 growth

Booking Holdings reported strong Q4 2023 results and aims for accelerated growth in 2024 across key metrics. The company focuses on leveraging AI technology, enhancing customer experience, and expanding alternative accommodations.
Despite challenges in the Middle East and a competitive bidding environment, Booking Holdings remains committed to driving growth through strategic investments in the U.S. and smart merchandising decisions. The company's performance in Q1 2024 is projected to show continued growth and margin expansion.

Booking Holdings excels in Q1 2024, eyes AI and alternative stays

Booking Holdings' Q1 performance was robust, driven by strategic initiatives and strong financials. While facing challenges in room night growth for Q2, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in AI, direct bookings, and alternative accommodations.

Booking Holdings surpasses Q2 expectations, eyes growth opportunities ahead

Booking Holdings delivered strong Q2 results, exceeding expectations in key metrics and demonstrating resilience amidst evolving travel market dynamics.
While facing challenges in room night growth and regional performance, the company's focus on initiatives and marketing efforts has positioned it well for future growth.
Opportunities in AI, alternative accommodations, and loyalty programs present avenues for sustained growth, supported by a solid performance in Asia and the U.S.

Booking Holdings reports robust Q3 performance, eyes Asia expansion

Booking Holdings delivered a strong Q3 performance with revenue and EBITDA growth exceeding expectations.
Strategic initiatives like AI integration and focus on Asia's growth potential are driving progress.
Challenges in cost management and fixed expenses growth require careful monitoring for sustained profitability.
Opportunities in AI technology, social media marketing, and market expansion present avenues for future growth.

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Booking.com is dominating a promising industry with double-digit growth expectations over the next five years. The company's financial performance over the long term has been stellar, with strong revenue growth and impressive profitability metrics. Booking.com is well-positioned to maintain its dominance in its niche, with low threat levels from competitors, and has a strong balance sheet and liquidity metrics.

Booking: Appears Undervalued Despite The Rally

BKNG's rally is not over yet, with the global hotel, alternative accommodation, and airline booking trends already nearing pre-covid levels. This has led to the management's raised FQ3'23 guidance, with the consensus estimating impressive top/ bottom line CAGRs through FY2025. With Mr. Market rewarding the stock a premium NTM P/E of 21.09x, we may see BKNG reach new heights at $4.24K, implying an +32.8% upside potential from current levels.

Booking's Tailwinds Remain Impressive With Great Upside Potential

KAYAK now has offerings for companies of all shapes and sizes Blockskye powers modern expense integration, payment, and 24/7 customer support STAMFORD, Conn. , Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAYAK, the world's leading travel search engine, announced today the launch of its first corporate travel product designed for large companies.

KAYAK for Business Launches new Enterprise solution

Affirm

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a partnership with Booking.com, one of the world's leading online travel platforms, to offer flexible payment options for travel bookings. Through this partnership, Affirm is available at checkout across several Booking Holdings Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BKNG) travel brands, expanding on existing partnerships with KAYAK, Agoda, and Priceline. Booking Holding.

Affirm Partners With Booking.com to Offer Travelers Increased Flexible Payment Options

Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG ) Goldman Sachs 2023 Communacopia & Technology Conference September 6, 2023 4:05 PM ET Company Participants David Goulden - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Eric Sheridan Okay. I think we're going to get going with the next session here.

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Goldman Sachs 2023 Communacopia & Technology Conference (Transcript)

Take a deep dive with us into the how and why of an expected continued uptrend in the Travel Sector. We look at the company specifics for Booking.com and show why we like it for a buy-and-hold over the next several months. The near term should provide a buying opportunity. We share price targets for this anticipated pullback.

Booking: Yeah, We Like This One! Here's Why

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The online travel services provider limped into its August 3rd earnings report on a four-day losing streak that had everything to do with broad market weakness. Still, most investors chose to avoid the slumping stock because of its $2,839 price tag.

Booking Holdings Travels to New Highs Ahead of the Holidays

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Booking Holdings' (BKNG) second-quarter 2023 results reflect improving trends in bookings and travel demand.

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Q2 Earnings Beat, Revenues Rise Y/Y

The incumbent online travel agency delivered a fine set of quarterly results. It crushed analyst estimates for both revenue and profitability in its second quarter.

Why Booking Holdings Stock Was Soaring Today

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The Nasdaq led markets higher on Friday. Booking Holdings benefited from strong travel trends.

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Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:BKNG) is tipped for more upside after its quarterly earnings impressed, with stockbroker Wedbush raising its target price. “We continue to view Booking as our top pick within online travel and believe the company is best positioned for the current demand environment given its international mix and accommodation mix,” Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt said in a note.

Booking Holdings tipped for more upside as travel demand persists

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Agoda: Thailand, Indonesia and United States properties lead on Customer Service

The headline numbers for Booking Holdings (BKNG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Compared to Estimates, Booking Holdings (BKNG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Booking Holdings (BKNG) came out with quarterly earnings of $37.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $28.84 per share. This compares to earnings of $19.08 per share a year ago.

Booking Holdings (BKNG) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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