Stock Analysis
Data Source: SEC EDGAR 13F
Updated Hourly

Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BKNG. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +19
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
89%

Smart Money Signals — BKNG

Based on 1931 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

📈

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BKNG than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
1,931 hedge funds hold BKNG right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
〰️

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding BKNG is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, 0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
🟢

More buyers than sellers — 89% buying

1880 buying232 selling
Last quarter: 1,880 funds were net buyers (205 opened a brand new position + 1675 added to an existing one). Only 232 were sellers (46 trimmed + 186 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
📈

More new buyers each quarter (+27 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BKNG position: 139 → 245 → 178 → 205. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
🔒

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
1,314 out of 1,931 hedge funds have held BKNG for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
💎

Buying through price weakness — shares +2799%, value +18%

Value
+17%
Shares
+2798%
Last quarter: funds added +2799% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
➡️

Steady discovery — ~205 new funds/quarter

221 → 139 → 245 → 178 → 205 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 139 → 245 → 178 → 205. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
🏛️

Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,010 holders: 1,394 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 257 entered 1–2 years ago, and 359 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
🏆

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
73 of 1922 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in BKNG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BKNG

In 2026 Q2, 1880 hedge funds were net buyers of BKNG (205 opened a new position, 1675 added to an existing one), while 232 reduced or exited (46 trimmed, 186 sold completely) — a 89% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 62% of total institutional value in BKNG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +19 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1931.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BKNG

How many hedge funds hold BKNG — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BKNG vs. share price

Market Analysis: BKNG

Analyst Price Targets

Avg. Price Target
--

Analyst Recommendations

Stock Performance

Real-time

Company Profile: BKNG

-- --

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BKNG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q3 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End September 30, 2026 · 46d ago
BKNG
-2.0%
XLY
+10.2%

BKNG outperformed XLY by -12.2% since September 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date November 14, 2026 · 1d ago
BKNG
+0.0%
XLY
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, BKNG outperformed XLY by +0.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

51 top-rated funds 33 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BKNG
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 4 days 2K + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in BKNG. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1899 1912 -0.68%
13F Shares 761M 34M 2158.58%
Total Value $136.17B $116.73B 16.65%
New Positions 196 178 +18
Increased Positions 1661 732 +929
Closed Positions 200 269 -69
Reduced Positions 32 724 -692
Total Calls 43 33 30.3%
Total Puts 45 43 4.65%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.05 1.3 Neutral

Statistics: BKNG

View More

Valuation Measures Data as of: --

Market Cap --
Enterprise Value --
Trailing P/E --
Forward P/E --
PEG Ratio (5yr expected) --
Price/Sales (ttm) --
Price/Book (mrq) --
Enterprise Value/Revenue --
Enterprise Value/EBITDA --
Beta (5Y Monthly) --
Short Ratio (Days to Cover) --
Short % of Float --

Financial Highlights

Profitability
Profit Margin --
Return on Assets (ttm) --
Return on Equity (ttm) --
Income Statement & Cash Flow
Revenue (ttm) --
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm) --
Diluted EPS (ttm) --
Total Cash (mrq) --
Total Debt/Equity (mrq) --
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm) --

Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

2K + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in BKNG. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:
2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 BKNG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Metropolis Capital Ltd 10.21% 2,273,817 $370.4M
2 Mayar Capital Ltd. 9.74% 47,080 $7.7M
3 Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK Ltd 9.70% 4,265,772 $694.9M
4 Jackson Hill Advisors, LLC 7.54% 82,000 $13.4M
5 Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl 7.08% 1,175,224 $191.5M
6 Investidor Profissional Gestao de Recursos Ltda. 6.99% 80,680 $13.1M
7 Rit Capital Partners plc 6.73% 171,500 $27.9M
8 Cortland Associates Inc/Mo 6.57% 278,275 $45.3M
9 Bennett Selby Investments LP 5.19% 104,054 $17.0M
10 Luma Capital S.A. - SPF 4.22% 31,575 $5.1M
11 Bowie Capital Management, LLC 4.02% 508,275 $82.8M
12 Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. 3.89% 3,186,191 $519.1M
13 Fiduciary Management Inc /Wi/ 3.88% 1,561,527 $254.4M
14 HS Management Partners, LLC 3.74% 54,276 $8.8M
15 Longview Partners (Guernsey) LTD 3.73% 1,409,120 $229.6M
16 Hendershot Investments Inc. 3.68% 175,040 $28.5M
17 Ranmore Fund Management Ltd 3.62% 200,000 $32.6M
18 Nutshell Asset Management Ltd 3.43% 70,411 $11.5M
19 Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc 3.36% 102,826 $16.8M
20 Local Pensions Partnership Investment Ltd 3.31% 968,339 $157.7M
21 Martin Investment Management, LLC 3.30% 49,780 $8.1M
22 Postrock Partners LLC 3.21% 49,150 $8.0M
23 Ninety One North America, Inc. 3.20% 417,946 $68.1M
24 English Capital Management LLC 3.16% 42,676 $7.0M
25 Dundas Partners LLP 3.14% 243,241 $39.6M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Stocks with similar institutional ownership

AEP 1,667 holdersBK 1,667 holdersSTX 1,666 holdersBND 1,661 holdersMDLZ 1,657 holdersVRT 1,647 holdersCEG 1,642 holdersFDX 1,638 holdersPWR 1,631 holdersSPLG 1,619 holdersNSC 1,601 holdersNEM 1,588 holders All stocks →

Frequently Asked Questions — Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BKNG?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BKNG than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for BKNG?

More buyers than sellers — 89% buying: Last quarter: 1,880 funds were net buyers (205 opened a brand new position + 1675 added to an existing one). Only 232 were sellers (46 trimmed + 186 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for BKNG holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 73 of 1922 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in BKNG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held BKNG?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,314 out of 1,931 hedge funds have held BKNG for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BKNG has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), BKNG has gained -2.0% vs +10.2% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

Full history →