Booking Holdings ' third-quarter earnings report offered fresh evidence that artificial intelligence could become a growth driver rather than the disruptive threat investors have feared, reinforcing CNBC's view that shares are a good value at current levels. While stocks broadly rallied following Tuesday's elections, Booking outperformed the market, rising 9.8%. The company had its own catalyst: Third-quarter results exceeded the high end of management's guidance across key metrics, demonstrating resilient travel demand despite geopolitical uncertainty. Booking reported 7% growth in room nights and 10% growth in gross bookings to $54.5 billion from the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings per share rose 17% to $4.
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