Booking Holdings Inc.

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

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

0.92%

Annual Dividend

$39.30

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

23.19%

FCF Payout Ratio

13.73%

Stock Price

$4290.65

52-Week Range

$3765.45 – $5839.41

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

BKNG's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 23.2% earnings payout ratio & 13.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -3.5 debt-to-equity & -96.9% return on equity.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

23.2%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

13.7%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

1.3xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

-3.5Danger

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

-96.9%Danger

Operating Margin

32.5%Very Safe

Gross Margin

N/AN/A

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

2+ yrsWarning

NoneVery Safe

0.0%Warning

GrowingVery Safe

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

March 6, 2026

Next 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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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$429,064.99

Annual Income

$3,930.00

Quarterly Income

$982.50

Monthly Income

$327.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BKNG's current dividend yield?

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) currently has a dividend yield of 0.92%, based on a stock price of $4290.65 and an annual dividend of $39.30.

When is BKNG's next dividend payment date?

BKNG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-06 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 23.19%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 13.73%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is BKNG's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Booking Holdings Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). 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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