Booking Holdings is trading 8.4% up at $210.55 after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results, with both revenue and EPS beating analyst forecasts.
- Gross bookings rose 9% year-over-year, driven by solid travel demand and an increase in room nights.
- The strong performance helped lift sentiment and offset previous concerns regarding cautious full-year guidance following the August 4, 2026, earnings call.