Booking Holdings Trading Volume Ranks 42nd with $1.326 Billion in Activity

On April 14, 2025, Booking Holdings (BKNG) experienced a trading volume of $1.326 billion, ranking 42nd in the day's stock market activity. The stock closed with a 0.65% decrease.

Analysts have provided a range of price targets for Booking Holdings, with the average target price standing at $5,327.28. The highest target price is $6,000, reflecting a bullish outlook on the company's future performance. However, there have been some adjustments to these targets. For instance, Citizens JMP lowered their price target to $5,600 from $6,100, while UBS Group increased their target price to $5,960 from $5,560, maintaining a "buy" rating.

Institutional investors have shown significant interest in Booking Holdings, with several large investors adjusting their stakes in the company. Optimist Retirement Group LLC, Covestor Ltd, SageView Advisory Group LLC, Belpointe Asset Management LLC, and Elequin Capital LP have all increased their holdings in Booking Holdings, indicating confidence in the company's prospects. Currently, 92.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Representative Josh Gottheimer recently purchased shares of Booking Holdings, adding to the positive sentiment surrounding the stock. This move by a prominent political figure could further boost investor confidence in the company.

Booking Holdings has also announced an increase in its quarterly dividend, from $8.75 to $9.60, representing an annualized dividend of $38.40 and a yield of 0.84%. This dividend increase reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders.