On December 17, 2025, the Berlin Regional Court ordered Booking.com to pay damages regarding price parity clauses, following a legal dispute with hoteliers. This news, reported on December 17, 2025, coincided with BKNG closing down -1.76% at $5,340.98, though analyst activity from mid-December provided support, with DA Davidson reiterating a Buy rating and a $6,600 target.