Wells Fargo Lowers Booking Stock Price Target

Analysts cut price target on travel booking company amid broader market uncertainty

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:42pm

Wells Fargo & Company has lowered its price target on Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) stock from $5,456.00 to $5,377.00, while maintaining an 'equal weight' rating on the business services provider's shares. The move comes as several equity research firms have adjusted their outlooks on Booking in recent weeks amid broader market volatility.

Why it matters

Booking's stock price has faced pressure so far in 2026, declining around 21% year-to-date as investors weigh factors like rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and the company's ability to maintain growth momentum. The lowered price target from Wells Fargo reflects these broader market concerns, though the firm still sees potential upside from current levels.

The details

In a research report issued on Wednesday, Wells Fargo analysts cut their price target on Booking from $5,456.00 to $5,377.00, while reiterating an 'equal weight' rating. The new target suggests potential upside of 28.32% from the company's previous closing price. Several other equity research firms have also recently adjusted their outlooks on Booking, with Jefferies Financial Group lowering its target to $4,500.00 and Citigroup cutting its target to $6,250.00.

  • On Wednesday, Wells Fargo issued its updated research report on Booking.
  • Booking's stock is set to split 25-for-1 on Monday, April 6th, 2026.

The players

Wells Fargo & Company

A major American multinational financial services company that provides various banking, investment, and mortgage products and services.

Booking

A global online travel company that operates a portfolio of consumer brands and technology platforms facilitating travel bookings.

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What’s next

Booking is set to report its Q1 2026 financial results on April 28th, which could provide additional insight into the company's performance and outlook amid the current market environment.

The takeaway

The lowered price target from Wells Fargo reflects broader concerns about Booking's stock and the travel industry as a whole, as investors weigh factors like rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. However, the company's core business fundamentals remain strong, and the upcoming stock split could help make shares more accessible to retail investors.