Foster Group 13F: Exits Booking (BKNG) Stake
Foster Group has completely exited its position in Booking Holdings Inc., selling 1,219 shares.
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Foster Group sold its entire stake of 1,219 shares in Booking Holdings Inc. ($BKNG), according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated October 13, 2026.
Since the filing, $BKNG is up 3.8% to date (from the $157.51 close on Oct 13, 2026).
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Booking Holdings Inc.
Key Points
- Foster Group sold all 1,219 shares of Booking Holdings Inc., exiting its position as of the latest 13F filing.
- Booking Holdings has a market cap of $126.6 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.7, and beta of 1.068.
- The company pays a dividend with a rate of $1.68 and a yield of 1.0%.
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Foster Group has decided to exit its position in Booking Holdings Inc. (NasdaqGS: BKNG), selling all 1,219 shares it previously held. This move was disclosed in the latest Form 13F filing with the SEC, reflecting the holdings as of the reporting period.
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What Changed in Foster Group's Booking Holdings Position
Foster Group sold out of its entire stake in Booking Holdings, disposing of 1,219 shares. The shares were valued at $0.0 in the filing, indicating a complete exit from the position.
Booking Holdings Inc. Stock Down 3.1%
Booking Holdings Inc. is a major player in the travel services industry, operating well-known platforms like Booking.com and Priceline. As of the latest data, the company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $126.6 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at 18.7, with a forward P/E of 13.6, suggesting moderate valuation relative to earnings. The stock's beta of 1.068 indicates slightly higher volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock has traded between $150.14 and $224.99, with a 50-day moving average of $192.78 and a 200-day moving average of $184.78.
Recent Earnings
In its recent earnings report, Booking Holdings reported revenue of approximately $28.24 billion, marking an 8.1% growth. The company achieved a net margin of 25.5%, reflecting strong profitability. Earnings per share were reported at $9.00. Investors are looking forward to the next earnings release scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
13 target cuts vs 1 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 3.6%. Revenue missed estimates by 1.7%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA beat by 20 percent. Operating income beat by 26 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
1 target raise, 13 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Operating margin up 0.7 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Booking delivered 338 million room nights in the quarter, up 6 percent year over year, with revenue of 5 point 5 billion, up 16 percent. The Middle East conflict that began late February reduced growth by roughly 2 percentage points and caused elevated cancellations in March. Despite this, U.S. room nights accelerated to low teens growth for the fourth quarter in a row, and the company remains confident in long term travel demand recovery.
Guidance Company expects 2 to 4 percent room night growth next quarter due to Middle East conflict continuing through end of June. For full year 2026, they now guide gross bookings growth to high single digits to low double digits, with adjusted EPS up low to mid teens, both down from prior guidance at midpoint but high end remains intact.
Clearly negative report. The company missed important expectations and likely triggers downward revisions.
Dividend
Booking Holdings pays an annual dividend of $1.68, which translates to a yield of 1.0%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 17.9%, indicating a conservative approach to dividend payments.
About Booking Holdings Inc.
Booking Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of online travel and restaurant reservations. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, the company operates globally, offering services through platforms like Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, and OpenTable. Under the leadership of CEO Glenn D. Fogel, the company employs around 25,550 people.
Bottom Line
Foster Group's decision to sell out of Booking Holdings Inc. reflects a strategic shift in its portfolio. Investors often track such moves through 13F filings to gauge institutional sentiment. However, it's important to remember that these filings are backward-looking and may not represent current positions.
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Source: Foster Group's 13F filing on $BKNG (Oct 13, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: Foster Group 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts