Booking Holdings Reports Strong Q4 Results, Raises Dividend, and Announces 25-for-1 Stock Split
BKNG is trading near its 52-week low of $4,020.54 (6.4% above the low) on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
Booking Holdings Inc. reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, highlighted by double-digit growth in key metrics, an increased quarterly dividend, and the approval of a 25-for-1 forward stock split.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BKNG
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Strong Q4 & FY25 Financial Performance
Reported double-digit growth in Q4 2025 for room nights (9%), gross bookings (16%), and revenue (16%). Full-year 2025 also saw robust growth, with Adjusted EPS up 22% and Adjusted EBITDA up 20%.
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25-for-1 Forward Stock Split Approved
The Board of Directors approved a significant stock split, effective April 2, 2026, with split-adjusted trading commencing April 6, 2026, which will increase share accessibility and liquidity.
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Increased Quarterly Dividend
The company declared a cash dividend of $10.50 per share, representing a 9.4% increase from the prior year, payable on March 31, 2026.
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Ongoing Share Repurchase Program
Booking Holdings repurchased $2.1 billion of stock in Q4 2025, with a substantial $21.8 billion remaining authorization, demonstrating continued commitment to shareholder returns.
Analysis · BKNG · Energy & Transportation
The filing details Booking Holdings' strong financial performance for Q4 and full-year 2025, exceeding expectations in several key areas like room nights, gross bookings, and revenue growth. The company also provided a positive outlook for 2026, signaling continued growth. Complementing these results, the board approved a 9.4% increase in the quarterly cash dividend and authorized a significant 25-for-1 forward stock split. This split aims to enhance stock accessibility and liquidity, potentially broadening the investor base. The combination of strong operational performance, shareholder returns, and a strategic stock split indicates management's confidence in the company's future trajectory.
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At the time of this filing, BKNG was trading at $4,279.00 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $137.6B. The 52-week trading range was $4,020.54 to $5,839.41. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.