Ali Hassan
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On May 20, BTIG reiterated its Buy rating on Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG), keeping the price target at $5,500.
Analyst Jake Fuller from BTIG remains optimistic about the company’s improved trends in the second quarter, driven by increased room nights.
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During Q1 FY2025, Booking Holdings reported room nights surpassing 300 million for the first time in a single quarter. This was a 7% growth from a year ago. The company also noted a 12% growth in alternative accommodation room nights, with listings exceeding 8 million. Fuller expects the company to be on track to top the Q2 room night outlook.
Booking Holdings Inc. expects a 4-6% growth in room nights during Q2, with gross booking growth projected between 10-12% year-over-year. The adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $2.15 billion and $2.20 billion, indicating a 13-16% rise from a year ago. Fuller cited that the stable travel demand in the U.S., as highlighted during Q1, remains stable and will continue through Q2.
Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) is a prominent provider of travel and restaurant online reservations and related services. The company provides its services through five consumer-facing brands, including Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, KAYAK, and OpenTable.
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