BKNG monthly performance report
Monthly BKNG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
BKNG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Booking Holdings (BKNG) closed September 2026 at $193.29, down 2.91% for the month and −13.49% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, BKNG is −9.77%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.94% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.91% versus its 200-day moving average ($186.01), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, BKNG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −15.57%, with a relative strength index reading of 89.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Booking Holdings ended September 2026 at $193.29, posting a monthly return of −2.91%. The S&P 500 returned +0.41% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.32%.
The current quarter stands at +4.79% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.91% versus the 200-day moving average ($186.01).
Year-to-date, BKNG is −9.77% against SPY +12.94%, a gap of −22.71%. The stock is currently −14.51% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.75%.
| Period | BKNG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.16% | +0.66% | −3.82% |
| 1 Week | −7.47% | −0.12% | −7.35% |
| 1 Month | −2.91% | +0.41% | −3.32% |
| 3 Months | +15.60% | +2.11% | +13.48% |
| 6 Months | +16.33% | +13.21% | +3.13% |
| YTD | −9.77% | +12.94% | −22.71% |
| 12 Months | −13.49% | +18.65% | −32.14% |
| 3 Years | +55.13% | +70.70% | −15.57% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2023 | +13.50% |
| #2 | Apr 2025 | +11.53% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +11.51% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +11.42% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | +10.60% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −15.80% |
| #2 | Oct 2023 | −9.19% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −8.15% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | −6.63% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | −6.59% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +29.53% |
| Q3 2025 | −5.16% |
| Q4 2025 | +0.40% |
| Q1 2026 | −18.27% |
| Q2 2026 | +4.47% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +4.79% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +76.01% |
| 2024 | +37.15% |
| 2025 | +15.49% |
| 2026 | −10.53% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $226.10 (2025-09-05) |
| 52-Week Low | $150.14 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $193.29 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $186.01 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.91% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.75% (2026-05-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.51% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 89.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −15.57% |
| RS Peak | 134.2 (Jun 2025) |
| RS Trough | 73.7 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was BKNG's return for this report period?
BKNG returned −2.91% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-04.
Has BKNG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD BKNG: −9.77% vs SPY: +12.94%.
What is BKNG's 12-month return?
−13.49% over the trailing 12 months.
Is BKNG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.91% versus 200DMA ($186.01).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.75% on 2026-05-15.