Booking Holdings Raises Dividend by 9.4%

The online travel company will pay a quarterly dividend of $10.50 per share, up from $9.60 previously.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) has announced a 9.4% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it from $9.60 to $10.50 per share. The new dividend will be payable on March 31st to shareholders of record as of March 6th. Booking's payout ratio remains low at around 17%, indicating the dividend is well covered by the company's earnings.

Why it matters

Booking Holdings is one of the largest online travel companies in the world, operating brands like Priceline, Kayak, and OpenTable. The dividend increase signals the company's confidence in its financial position and ability to generate consistent cash flow, even as the travel industry continues to navigate the impacts of the pandemic.

The details

Booking Holdings' new quarterly dividend of $10.50 per share represents an annualized dividend of $42.00 and a dividend yield of around 1%. The company's previous quarterly dividend was $9.60 per share. Booking has a payout ratio of just 17%, meaning its dividend is well covered by its expected earnings of $243.28 per share for the next fiscal year.

  • Booking Holdings declared the new quarterly dividend on Monday, February 16th, 2026.
  • The dividend will be payable on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Friday, March 6th, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th, 2026.

The players

Booking Holdings Inc.

A global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms, including Priceline, Kayak, and OpenTable.

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What’s next

Booking's stock is set to split 25-for-1 on Monday, April 6th, 2026, after the market closes on Thursday, April 2nd.

The takeaway

Booking Holdings' dividend increase demonstrates the company's financial strength and confidence in its ability to generate consistent cash flow, even as the travel industry continues to navigate the challenges of the pandemic.