Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.53
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
23.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
BKNG Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is unknown.
BKNG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$1.53
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout13.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.9%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return-17.7%
5Y Total Return88.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,83010Y ago$34,33520Y ago$1,442,656
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BKNG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
BKNG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Booking Holdings Inc. distributes 23.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 13.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BKNG has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BKNG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 4.9% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 88.3%, with dividends contributing 3.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,335 today.
BKNG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 10 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.78
Avg/Payment$0.3776
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | — | 94.79% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.4200 | ↑ +9.4% | 86.36% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3840 | — | 73.89% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3840 | — | 68.20% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.3840 | — | 65.37% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3840 | ↑ +9.7% | 76.71% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 66.03% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 70.35% | Sep 30, 2024 |
BKNG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
23.1% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#2 of 4
EXPE
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HLTBKNG Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.84 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.54 | 9.7% | 4 | $6.62 | 23.2% | 4.31x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | — | 4 | $6.91 | 20.3% | 4.93x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.70 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.05 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.13 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.06 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.47 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.33 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.87 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonBKNG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BKNG stock.
How much dividend does BKNG pay per share?
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BKNG's next ex-dividend date?
BKNG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BKNG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BKNG's dividend safe?
BKNG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.1% and FCF payout ratio of +13.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BKNG increased its dividend?
BKNG has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does BKNG pay dividends?
Booking Holdings Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BKNG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BKNG five years ago would be worth approximately $18,830 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BKNG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BKNG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.