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Booking
🇺🇸 NASDAQ:BKNG
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Dec 31, 2024

Booking Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Booking Holdings reported strong Q4 2024 results, with double-digit growth in revenue, gross bookings, and adjusted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Booking Holdings delivered robust financial results in Q4 2024, with revenue growing by 14% year-over-year to $5.5 billion and adjusted EPS rising by 30% to $41.55. Gross bookings increased by 17%, while room nights grew by 13%. The company also demonstrated strong profitability with a net income margin of 19.5%.

Revenue increased by 14% year-over-year to $5.5 billion.

Adjusted EPS grew 30% year-over-year to $41.55.

Gross bookings increased by 17% year-over-year to $37.2 billion.

Room nights grew by 13% year-over-year to 261 million.

Total Revenue
$5.47B
Previous year: $4.78B
+14.4%
EPS
$41.6
Previous year: $32
+29.8%
Room Nights
261M
Previous year: 231M
+13.0%
Rental Car Days
17M
Previous year: 15M
+13.3%
Airline Tickets
14M
Previous year: 9M
+55.6%
Gross Profit
$5.47B
Previous year: $4.61B
+18.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$16.2B
Previous year: $12.7B
+27.4%
Free Cash Flow
$645M
Previous year: $1.25B
-48.5%
Total Assets
$27.7B
Previous year: $24.3B
+13.8%

Booking Revenue

Booking EPS

Booking Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Booking Holdings expects continued growth in 2025, supported by strong demand, an increase in direct bookings, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued strong demand for travel services.
  • Growth in direct bookings through owned platforms.
  • Investment in Generative AI to enhance customer experience.
  • Expansion of alternative accommodation offerings.
  • Disciplined cost management improving margins.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic uncertainties could impact travel demand.
  • Currency fluctuations may affect revenue growth.
  • Increased competition in the online travel sector.
  • Rising operational costs could pressure margins.
  • Regulatory challenges in key international markets.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income