Booking Holdings shares climbed 2.76% to $4254.25 after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $6.12 billion, narrowly beating analyst expectations. The results highlight the success of the company’s 'Connected Trip' strategy, which helped shares rebound from recent technical lows.
- Flight bookings saw a 38% surge, supported by strong international growth and operational resilience.
- Management introduced 'Agentic AI' features, including autonomous rebooking, to mitigate potential disruptions from AI search engines.
- A $400 million efficiency program is being implemented to offset cautious consumer behavior trends noted for early 2026.