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BKNG falls after-hours despite Q1 profit beat as the market focuses on slower booking momentum and a lowered 2026 outlook
๐ Booking Holdings delivered a Q1/2026 report that was not weak at the core, with revenue reaching $5.53 billion, up 16% year over year, while adjusted EPS came in at $1.14, beating market expectations.
๐ The pressure point came from gross bookings of $53.8 billion, up 15% but below expectations, while room nights rose only 6% as travel demand was slowed by the Middle East/Iran conflict.
โ ๏ธ BKNG shares fell about 5% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the company lowering its full-year revenue growth outlook to the high single digits, below the stronger expectations priced in earlier.
๐ก The move shows that the market is not only looking at EPS and revenue, but also at growth quality, booking momentum, and geopolitical risks affecting international travel demand.
๐ In the near term, BKNG still has a strong business base, but price pressure may remain if Middle East tensions do not ease and Q2 guidance fails to provide enough confidence.