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Booking Holdings quarterly profit rises

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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Booking Holdings cuts revenue forecast, expects Middle East conflict to hit bookings

Booking Holdings Revises Revenue Outlook Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Impact of Middle East Conflict on Bookings

April 28 (Reuters) - Online travel agency Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday and said the war in the Middle East could impact bookings through the end of June, sending shares down 7% in after-hours trading.

Room Night Growth and Regional Effects

The company said room night growth was impacted by about 2 percentage points in the first quarter because of the conflict in the Middle East.

Updated Annual Revenue Growth Forecast

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it now expects annual revenue growth to be in high single digits compared with its prior forecast of low double digits.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Anshuman Tripathy in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)

Key Takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS rose to $1.14 vs $0.99 a year ago, beating expectations (~$1.09) on robust travel demand (tickeron.com)
  • Analysts expected Q1 revenue of about $5.51 billion (≈15.7% YoY growth), in line with company guidance of 14–16% (tickeron.com)
  • After a 25-for-1 stock split in early April, investor focus is on continued margin gains via AI and Transformation Program savings (simplywall.st)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Booking Holdings report for its first-quarter profit?
Booking Holdings reported a quarterly adjusted profit of $1.14 per share.
How does Booking Holdings' current profit compare to last year?
This quarter's profit was $1.14 per share, up from 99 cents per share a year ago.
Where is Booking Holdings based?
Booking Holdings is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Who reported and edited the article?
The article was reported by Anshuman Tripathy and edited by Sahal Muhammed.

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