Booking Shares Rise 4.8% After-Hours as Q4 Earnings Beat, Dividend Raise

Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) shares surged 4.8% in after-hours trading on Thursday following the release of its fourth-quarter financial results, which beat analyst estimates and included a dividend increase. The online travel agency reported revenue of $5.47 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $5.18 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $41.55, exceeding the forecast of $35.89 per share.