BKNG monthly performance report
Explore BKNG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
BKNG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Booking Holdings (BKNG) closed September 2026 at $167.90, down 15.67% for the month and −22.88% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BKNG is −21.62%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −9.29% versus its 200-day moving average ($185.09), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BKNG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −38.79%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Booking Holdings ended September 2026 at $167.90, posting a monthly return of −15.67%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −14.97%.
The current quarter stands at −5.80% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −9.29% versus the 200-day moving average ($185.09).
Year-to-date, BKNG is −21.62% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −33.32%. The stock is currently −25.38% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.75%.
| Period | BKNG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.54% | −0.12% | −1.42% |
| 1 Week | −3.46% | −0.34% | −3.12% |
| 1 Month | −15.67% | −0.70% | −14.97% |
| 3 Months | −4.45% | +2.80% | −7.25% |
| 6 Months | −2.22% | +13.85% | −16.07% |
| YTD | −21.62% | +11.70% | −33.32% |
| 12 Months | −22.88% | +15.01% | −37.90% |
| 3 Years | +32.91% | +71.69% | −38.79% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2023 | +13.48% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +12.05% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +11.24% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | +11.02% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | +10.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2026 | −15.67% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | −15.24% |
| #3 | Oct 2023 | −9.55% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −8.15% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | −6.60% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +25.66% |
| Q3 2025 | −6.74% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.81% |
| Q1 2026 | −21.38% |
| Q2 2026 | +5.84% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −5.80% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +76.02% |
| 2024 | +40.07% |
| 2025 | +7.78% |
| 2026 | −21.62% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $225.00 (2025-10-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $150.14 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $167.90 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $185.09 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −9.29% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.75% (2026-05-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −25.38% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −38.79% |
| RS Peak | 131.9 (Jun 2025) |
| RS Trough | 72.5 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BKNG's return for this report period?
BKNG returned −15.67% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has BKNG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BKNG: −21.62% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is BKNG's 12-month return?
−22.88% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BKNG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −9.29% versus 200DMA ($185.09).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.75% on 2026-05-15.