Booking Holdings Reports Q4 Earnings

Travel booking giant beats Wall Street expectations for revenue and profit

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Booking Holdings Inc., the parent company of online travel booking platforms like Booking.com and Priceline, reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.43 billion, or $44.22 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations, with earnings per share of $48.80 and revenue of $6.35 billion, both topping analyst estimates.

Why it matters

Booking Holdings is a bellwether for the travel industry, and its strong quarterly performance suggests continued recovery in consumer demand for travel despite economic headwinds. The company's ability to exceed expectations provides optimism about the broader travel sector's ability to bounce back from the pandemic.

The details

Booking Holdings reported adjusted earnings per share of $48.80, higher than the $48.23 per share expected by analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. Revenue of $6.35 billion also topped the $6.11 billion expected. The company said the results reflect ongoing recovery in global travel demand, though shares have declined 20% so far in 2026 amid broader market volatility.

  • Booking Holdings reported its Q4 2025 earnings on February 18, 2026.

The players

Booking Holdings Inc.

The parent company of online travel booking platforms like Booking.com, Priceline, Kayak, and OpenTable.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

Booking Holdings' strong quarterly performance is a positive sign for the travel industry's recovery, as the company's results exceeded Wall Street expectations for both revenue and profit. This suggests consumer demand for travel remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainty.