Booking Holdings: A Tale Of Global Diversification & Travel Pattern Adaptation! 

Booking Holdings delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Wall Street expectations despite mounting concerns about the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. The company reported revenue of $4.8 billion—beating analyst projections of $4.6 billion—and adjusted earnings per share of $24.81, significantly ahead of the expected $17.37. These results were underpinned by a record-breaking quarter of over 300 million room nights booked, a more than 7% year-over-year increase. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 21% to roughly $1.1 billion, underscoring strong operational execution.