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05 Aug 2026, 11:45 UTC · 1h ago
Booking Holdings: The Buy Thesis Survives Q2
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05 Aug 2026, 11:45 UTC · 1h ago
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Booking Holdings' marketing expenses grew 11%, outpacing its 8% revenue growth. — Rising customer acquisition costs relative to revenue growth suggests deteriorating margins and increased competitive pressure.
-0.40Booking Holdings is trading at 18.4x forward P/E, which is significantly below its 5-year average. — A valuation discount relative to historical norms typically attracts value investors and suggests potential upside.
+0.30Q2 results showed revenue growth of 8% and EPS growth of 15% YoY, though growth is decelerating compared to recent quarters. — While still growing, the deceleration in top-line momentum can lead to a downward revision of growth expectations.
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The analyst maintains a cautious buy rating due to a wide moat and discounted valuation, despite decelerating growth and rising marketing costs.
Mentioned as a source of competitive pressure for Booking Holdings, though the sentiment is primarily directed at the effect on BKNG.
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