Company Performance - Booking Holdings (BKNG) closed at $5,448.03, reflecting a -1.8% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's 0.26% gain [1] - Over the past month, shares of Booking Holdings have decreased by 0.91%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 0.76% and the S&P 500 increased by 2.87% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Booking Holdings is expected to report earnings of $95.56 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 13.91%, with projected revenue of $8.71 billion, representing a 9.01% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $220.74 per share and revenue of $26.36 billion, reflecting changes of +17.98% and +11.03% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Booking Holdings are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Booking Holdings at 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Booking Holdings has a Forward P/E ratio of 25.13, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 22.36 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.6, compared to the Internet - Commerce industry's average PEG ratio of 1.47 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 71, placing it in the top 29% of over 250 industries [8]

Group 1: Company Performance - Booking Holdings (BKNG) closed at $5,559.83, with a +1.86% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.47% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Booking Holdings have appreciated by 0.07%, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 3.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.32% [1] Group 2: Financial Expectations - Analysts expect Booking Holdings to report earnings of $95.56 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 13.91%, with projected revenue of $8.71 billion, a 9.01% rise from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, analysts anticipate earnings of $220.74 per share and revenue of $26.36 billion, indicating changes of +17.98% and +11.03% respectively from the previous year [3] Group 3: Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Booking Holdings indicate positive sentiment, reflecting optimism about the business and profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Booking Holdings at 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Booking Holdings has a Forward P/E ratio of 24.73, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 19.7 [6] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.57, slightly above the Internet - Commerce industry average PEG ratio of 1.53 [7] Group 5: Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Overview - Booking Holdings (BKNG) is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings driven by higher revenues for the quarter ended June 2025, with a consensus EPS estimate of $50.46, reflecting a +20.4% change [3][12] - Revenues are anticipated to reach $6.55 billion, marking an 11.7% increase from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The earnings report is scheduled for release on July 29, and the stock price may rise if the actual results exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.36% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts [4] Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model indicates a positive Earnings ESP of +1.85% for Booking Holdings, suggesting a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), which enhances the predictive power of the positive Earnings ESP [12][10] Historical Performance - Booking Holdings has a strong track record, having beaten consensus EPS estimates in the last four quarters, including a notable surprise of +43.83% in the most recent quarter [13][14] Industry Context - In comparison, another player in the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, Beyond (BYON), is expected to report a loss per share of $0.37, with revenues projected to decline by 34.3% year-over-year [18] - Beyond has an Earnings ESP of +16.78% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating a potential to beat consensus EPS estimates, although it has only surpassed estimates twice in the last four quarters [19]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1][2]. Company Overview: Booking Holdings (BKNG) - Booking Holdings currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong momentum potential [3]. - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which historically outperforms the market when combined with a Style Score of A or B [4]. Performance Metrics - Over the past week, BKNG shares increased by 0.42%, while the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry rose by 1.42% [6]. - In the last month, BKNG's price change was 4.99%, significantly outperforming the industry's 0.83% [6]. - Over the past three months, BKNG shares have risen by 27.63%, and over the last year, they are up 45.96%, compared to the S&P 500's increases of 23.56% and 13.28%, respectively [7]. Trading Volume - BKNG's average 20-day trading volume is 203,853 shares, which serves as a baseline for price-to-volume analysis [8]. Earnings Outlook - In the last two months, two earnings estimates for BKNG have been revised upwards, while none have been lowered, leading to an increase in the consensus estimate from $214.06 to $215.99 [10]. - For the next fiscal year, one estimate has moved upwards with no downward revisions during the same period [10]. Conclusion - Given the strong performance metrics and positive earnings outlook, BKNG is positioned as a 1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A, making it a compelling investment opportunity [12].

Company Performance - Booking Holdings' stock closed at $4,839.60, reflecting a +0.24% change from the previous trading day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, Booking Holdings' shares increased by 1.58%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector which declined by 3.18% and the S&P 500 which fell by 4.77% [2] Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for April 29, 2025, with an expected EPS of $17.20, representing a 15.64% decrease from the same quarter last year. Revenue is forecasted at $4.59 billion, indicating a 4% growth year-over-year [3] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $207.09 per share and revenue of $24.96 billion, reflecting increases of +10.68% and +5.14% respectively from the previous year [4] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Booking Holdings are significant, as upward revisions indicate analysts' positive outlook on the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [5] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates these estimate changes, currently assigns Booking Holdings a rank of 3 (Hold) [7] Valuation Metrics - Booking Holdings has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.31, which is slightly below the industry's average Forward P/E of 23.5. The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.71, compared to the Internet-Commerce industry's average PEG ratio of 1.38 [8] Industry Context - The Internet-Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 145, placing it in the bottom 42% of over 250 industries. The top 50% rated industries tend to outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]

Core Viewpoint - Booking Holdings is experiencing a mixed performance in the market, with a slight increase in stock price recently but a notable decline over the past month compared to broader market indices [1][2]. Financial Performance - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $17.57, reflecting a 13.83% decrease year-over-year, while revenue is projected at $4.59 billion, indicating a 4.07% increase year-over-year [2]. - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $210.22 per share and revenue at $25.22 billion, representing increases of 12.36% and 6.25% respectively from the prior year [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a favorable outlook on Booking Holdings' business health and profitability, with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate increasing by 0.08% in the past month [4][6]. - Booking Holdings currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating a neutral outlook [6]. Valuation Metrics - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.29, which is higher than the industry average of 21.53 [6]. - The PEG ratio for Booking Holdings is 1.68, compared to the Internet - Commerce industry average of 1.33, suggesting a premium valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7]. Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 75, placing it in the top 31% of over 250 industries [7][8]. - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the competitive landscape within the industry [8].