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Booking Holdings Inc.

S&P 500
BKNG|Consumer Cyclical|Travel Services|$165.93|P/E 22.0|MCap 128.6B|NASDAQ

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

65/ 100Safe

BKNG's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 20.7% earnings payout ratio & 14.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -2.2 debt-to-equity & -96.9% return on equity.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 20.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 14.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 18.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Debt-to-Equity: -2.2Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
  • Return on Equity: -96.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
20.7%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
14.1%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
18.6%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
5.2xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
7.1%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.1xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
-2.2Danger

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
-96.9%Danger
Operating Margin
25.0%Very Safe
Gross Margin
N/AN/A
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
2+ yrsWarning
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
0.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Booking Holdings Inc.

Booking Holdings Inc. is a leading global online travel company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. It operates as the world’s largest online travel agency by sales, providing comprehensive booking and payment services for a wide array of travel needs, including hotel and alternative accommodations, airline tickets, rental cars, restaurant reservations, cruises, experiences, and vacation packages. The company manages prominent branded platforms such as Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, Rentalcars.com, Kayak, and Momondo, with transaction fees from these online bookings forming the core of its revenue and profits. Primarily serving the consumer cyclical sector within travel services and hotels, resorts, and cruise lines industries, Booking Holdings Inc. employs approximately 24,800 people and maintains a significant market presence with a market capitalization exceeding US$157 billion. Through its innovative digital marketplaces, it facilitates seamless connections between travelers and service providers worldwide, playing a pivotal role in the digital transformation of the global travel and hospitality industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

18.14%

Annual Dividend

$30.12

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

20.73%

FCF Payout Ratio

14.08%

Stock Price

$165.93

52-Week Range

$150.62 $233.58

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BKNG annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BKNG earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 5, 2026

Last Payment Date

March 31, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

3-Year Total Growth

0.00%

5-Year Total Growth

0.00%

10-Year Total Growth

0.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,593.00

Annual Income

$3,012.00

Quarterly Income

$753.00

Monthly Income

$251.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BKNG's current dividend yield?
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) currently has a dividend yield of 18.14%, based on a stock price of $165.93 and an annual dividend of $30.12.
When is BKNG's next dividend payment date?
BKNG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-05 and the next payment date is 2026-03-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BKNG pay in dividends per year?
Booking Holdings Inc. paid $38.40 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has BKNG been increasing its dividend?
Booking Holdings Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 0.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.00%.
Is BKNG's dividend safe?
Booking Holdings Inc. has a payout ratio of 20.73%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 14.08%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BKNG's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Booking Holdings Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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