Summary
Booking Holdings Inc. (formerly The Priceline Group Inc.) reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2017, demonstrating continued growth and a strong financial position. Total revenues increased by 12.6% year-over-year to $2.42 billion, driven primarily by a 19.0% rise in agency revenues, largely from Booking.com's accommodation reservation services. Gross profit saw a robust increase of 15.6% to $2.33 billion, with international operations accounting for the majority of this growth. The company maintained healthy profitability, with net income rising to $455.6 million, or $9.11 per diluted share. Despite some revenue pressures in the merchant segment and increased performance advertising expenses, the company's strategic focus on its core Booking.com brand and international expansion continues to yield positive results. Significant cash reserves and a revolving credit facility provide ample liquidity for ongoing operations and potential strategic initiatives.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $2.42B |
| Cost of Revenue | $80.40M |
| Gross Profit | $2.34B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.78B |
| Operating Income | $556.46M |
| Interest Expense | $55.72M |
| Net Income | $456.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $9.26 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $9.11 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 49.19M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 50.02M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues grew 12.6% to $2.42 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
- 2Gross profit increased by 15.6% to $2.33 billion, driven by international operations.
- 3Net income rose to $455.6 million, or $9.11 per diluted share.
- 4Accommodation room night reservations saw a significant increase of 27.4%.
- 5Performance advertising expenses increased by 25.8%, reflecting continued investment in customer acquisition.
- 6The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, holding $15.5 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments.
- 7The acquisition of Momondo Group was announced, signaling continued strategic expansion.