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Booking Holdings (BKNG) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Booking Holdings (BKNG) reported revenue of $8.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +21% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 38.4%, net earnings $2.7B (30.6% of revenue).
Booking Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $8.9B (-1% year over year), operating margin 38.4%, net earnings $2.7B, operating cash flow $1.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.9B | +21% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $3.4B | +37% | -2% |
| Net earnings | $2.7B | +39% | -1% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.1B | -69% | -21% |
| Free cash flow | $1.1B | -71% | -22% |
What changed
Revenue was $8.9B in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and up 21% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $3.4B, a 38.4% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Total costs fell 1% while revenue fell 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+33%). Net earnings were $2.7B, down 1% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.6%.
Operating cash flow was $1.1B (down 21% year over year), 42% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.18B of depreciation and amortization and $0.15B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $1.9B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B left free cash flow of $1.1B.
Questions
What was Booking Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Booking Holdings (BKNG) reported revenue of $8.9B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and +21% from the quarter before.
Was Booking Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $3.4B (38.4% of revenue) and net earnings $2.7B.
Source: Booking Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.