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Operating Expense Trends

Booking Holdings Inc. · 2026-11-04 · Importance 30 · Surprise 40

Q3 marketing expense increased 11% year over year, slightly faster than gross bookings. B2B affiliate marketing drove the increase, while B2C marketing had leverage. Adjusted sales and other expenses were 2.0% of gross bookings and provided leverage.

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