{"symbol":"BKNG","fiscalQuarter":"Q1-2020","reportDate":"2020-05-07","reportTime":"AMC","status":"reported","company":{"name":"Booking Holdings Inc.","sector":"Consumer Discretionary","industry":"Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines"},"tier":"free","webUrl":"https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/BKNG/earnings/Q1-2020","postBrief":{"headline":"Booking Holdings Misses on EPS, Stock Up 4.71%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$-17.01","expected":"N/A","surprise":"-411.03%"},{"metric":"Revenue","actual":"N/A","expected":"N/A","surprise":"N/A"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Defensive","keyQuotes":["Management acknowledged the significant impact of the pandemic on travel demand.","They emphasized a focus on cost management and liquidity during this uncertain period."],"summary":"Management expressed concern over the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the travel industry. They are prioritizing financial stability and cost control."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No forward guidance was provided during the earnings call.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"The earnings report reflects the severe impact of the pandemic on Booking Holdings, with a significant loss reported in EPS. Despite this, the stock rose by 4.71%, likely driven by investor optimism about the company's long-term recovery potential and cost management strategies. The lack of revenue data and guidance indicates uncertainty in the near term.","metaDescription":"Booking Holdings (BKNG) Q1 2020 earnings: EPS missed. Stock up 4.71%. Full breakdown."}}