Booking Holdings is the dominant global online travel agency with structural advantages in international markets, particularly Europe. Connected Trip strategy (flights + accommodations + experiences) lifts ARPU. AI-driven search and personalization (Smart Filters, AI Trip Planner) defends against Google and OpenAI search disruption. Margin discipline and aggressive buybacks support the equity story.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Booking Holdings Inc. is headquartered in United States, which is currently showing elevated risk signals.
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Booking gross bookings exceed expectations on European demand
Booking AI Trip Planner sees rapid user adoption
Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures
| Politician | Party | Type | Amount | Trade Date | Return |
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| Gilbert CisnerosCA | D | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Apr 14, 26 | +0.9% |
| Gilbert CisnerosCA | D | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Mar 13, 26 | -3.4% |
| Gilbert CisnerosCA | D | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Feb 10, 26 | -5.7% |
| Gilbert CisnerosCA | D | Buy | $1kβ$15k | Dec 19, 25 | -22.2% |
| Josh GottheimerNJ | D | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Oct 17, 24 | -15.4% |
| Josh GottheimerNJ | D | Sell | $1kβ$15k | Aug 2, 24 | +10.6% |
| Josh GottheimerNJ | D | Buy | $1kβ$15k | May 20, 24 | +11.3% |