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Booking Holdings, the parent company of Booking.com, reported further growth in bookings, revenue and profit on Tuesday, despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
The number of overnight stays booked rose (pdf) in the second quarter of 2026 by 5 percent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Gross bookings increased by 9 percent (around 8 percent at constant exchange rates) to 51 billion dollars, and revenue grew by 8 percent (around 7% on a constant currency basis) to 7.4 billion dollars.
Net profit rose sharply by 118 percent to more than 2 billion dollars compared with the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net profit and adjusted EBITDA also showed growth, with increases of 8% and 9%, respectively.
Within Booking.com, the number of nights booked for alternative accommodations, such as holiday homes and apartments, increased by 4 percent. The average daily rate (ADR) rose by about 2 percent on a constant currency basis.
The share of direct bookings remained stable: over the past four quarters, the share of bookings via direct channels came out at a percentage in the mid‑fifties, similar to last year.
“Despite continued geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in the second quarter, the underlying desire to travel remained resilient,” said Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings.
Fogel stressed that the company continues to focus on improving travel experiences for customers, creating more value for partners and strengthening the business over the long term.
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