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Capital Return Program

Booking Holdings Inc. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42

Booking Holdings repurchased $3.7 billion of its common stock during the second quarter of 2026. The buybacks supported adjusted earnings-per-share growth alongside the earnings increase. Multiple reports described the company as retaining significant cash reserves and maintaining a strong balance sheet after the repurchases. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, although the reported dividend amount was below the $221 million materiality threshold.

Key facts

• Several institutional investors massively increased stakes in Q2: Meriwether Wealth & Planning LLC now holds 9,453 shares valued at $1.685 million after a 2,570.3% increase; Trust Point Inc. owns 8,764 shares valued at $1.56 million after a 2,418.4% increase; Professional Advisory Services Inc. holds 143,331 shares valued at $25.5 million after a 2,412.4% increase. source