BKNG Beats but weak guidance on Coronavirus impact

Key Takeaways:

·         BKNG beat on 4Q revenues and EPS.

·         The stock is down because they issued weak guidance due to impact from the Coronavirus.

·         Projecting Q1 revenue down 3% to 7%, the street had been expecting 5% growth.

·         They expect 1Q room nights booked to be down 5% to 10%.

·         Mgmt. said they saw “a significant and negative impact” and that it is not possible to predict where and to what degree outbreaks of coronavirus will disrupt travel. 

 

 

Sarah Kanwal

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