A Closer Look at Booking Holdings's Options Market Dynamics

Recent trends in the options market for Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) show a significant bearish outlook from large investors, often referred to as 'whales.' This shift is noteworthy and suggests that these high-capacity traders may be anticipating a downward trend for the stock in the upcoming months.

An analysis of the options history for Booking Holdings reveals that there have been a total of 34 trades detected. A closer examination of these trades indicates that only 32% of investors have adopted a bullish outlook, while a higher proportion, 44%, have engaged in trades with a bearish sentiment.

When considering the specific trades registered, we find that out of the total, 5 trades were put options, amounting to approximately $298,400, while 29 trades were call options, which totaled about $3,095,714. This data indicates a stronger preference for calls, although the substantial bearish interest cannot be ignored.

Predicted Price Range

Based on the trading volumes and open interest, it appears that the significant players in the market are focusing on a price range between $3,800 and $7,500 for Booking Holdings over the past three months. This broad range indicates varying expectations concerning the stock's future performance.

Analyzing Volume & Open Interest

A thorough review of the volume and open interest provides important insights that are vital for stock research. This information is instrumental in measuring liquidity and investor interest levels for Booking Holdings' options at specified strike prices. Below, we summarize the trends in both volume and open interest for calls and puts related to significant trades of Booking Holdings. This overview covers a strike price range from $3,800 to $7,500 over the last month.

Booking Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
BKNG	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	04/17/25	$565.5	$555.3	$565.5	$4900.00	$791.7K	34	29
BKNG	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	04/17/25	$570.5	$559.0	$559.0	$4900.00	$279.5K	34	5
BKNG	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	04/17/25	$557.9	$547.9	$557.9	$4900.00	$278.9K	34	14
BKNG	CALL	TRADE	NEUTRAL	04/17/25	$567.9	$547.9	$558.0	$4900.00	$223.2K	34	9
BKNG	CALL	TRADE	BULLISH	03/21/25	$1466.0	$1456.1	$1466.0	$3800.00	$146.6K	52	38

About Booking Holdings

Booking Holdings is recognized as the largest online travel agency in the world based on sales. The company offers a variety of booking and payment services for hotels, airline tickets, rental cars, cruises, and other travel-related packages. It operates several well-known travel booking platforms, such as Booking.com, Agoda, OpenTable, and Rentalcars.com. Additionally, the company has strengthened its position in travel media through the acquisitions of Kayak and Momondo. The revenue largely stems from transaction fees incurred during online bookings.

Current Standing of Booking Holdings

• The current volume for BKNG stands at 82,428, with its price down by 0.01% at $5,214.28.
• Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators suggest that the stock may be overbought at this moment.
• Upcoming earnings are anticipated to be reported in approximately 85 days.

Expert Opinions on Booking Holdings

Over the past month, five industry experts have issued ratings for this stock, yielding an average target price of $5,221.00.

Unusual Options Activity Observed: Insights from Seasoned Traders

Recent data from unusual options activities indicate potential market movements. Analysts from various firms have provided insights into Booking Holdings' future performance:

• A Truist Securities analyst has maintained a Hold rating with a target price of $4,700.
• RBC Capital's analyst has an Outperform rating, targeting a price of $5,250.
• BMO Capital's representative holds an Outperform rating, with a price forecast of $5,155.
• Mizuho's analyst continues to rate it as Outperform, setting a target of $5,400.
• Tigress Financial has reaffirmed its Strong Buy rating for Booking Holdings with a target of $5,600.

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