--- title: "U.S. stock night market volatility: Booking rose 5.22% in after-hours trading, with earnings report exceeding expectations and a $3.7 billion buyback boosting confidence" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294889069.md" description: "Booking rose 5.22% in after-hours trading; Airbnb rose 1.18% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of $42,000; Carnival Cruise fell 0.03% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of $9,022; Trip.com rose 0.13% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of $1,453" datetime: "2026-08-05T00:32:46.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294889069.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294889069.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294889069.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. stock night market volatility: Booking rose 5.22% in after-hours trading, with earnings report exceeding expectations and a $3.7 billion buyback boosting confidence **U.S. Stock Night Market Movements** Booking rose 5.22% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 4, Booking Holdings announced its second-quarter financial report, with profits increasing by 15% year-on-year and earnings per share reaching $2.54, exceeding market expectations. This reflects strong international travel demand, driving the stock price up. 2. On August 4, Booking Holdings announced a $3.7 billion stock buyback and holds $17.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. This move boosted investor confidence, further pushing up the stock price. 3. On August 4, Booking Holdings projected third-quarter revenue between $9.37 billion and $9.55 billion, below the market expectation of $9.71 billion, but overall performance remains strong, with the stock price rising 6.26% in after-hours trading. The travel industry demand is strong, but macroeconomic uncertainties persist. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Airbnb rose 1.18% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 3, Bank of America Global Research raised its target price for Airbnb from $150 to $160. This reflects analysts' confidence in the company's future growth potential, driving the stock price up. 2. On August 4, RBC Capital maintained a buy rating on Airbnb and set a target price of $173. Analysts believe that despite geopolitical and macro risks, the company's growth drivers and profitability remain strong, supporting upward movement in the stock price. 3. On August 4, market analysis showed that although Airbnb was rated as moderately buy, top analysts favored five other stocks more, which may limit further price increases. The travel industry faces geopolitical risks. Carnival Cruise Line fell slightly by 0.03% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 4, Carnival Corporation announced record performance for the 12th consecutive quarter, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.43 and free cash flow reaching $1.9 billion. However, due to investor concerns over its $26.17 billion debt burden, the stock price has fallen about 15% year-to-date. 2. On August 3, Holland America Line, as part of Carnival Corporation, continues to maintain a leading position in the global cruise market, with its fleet visiting nearly 400 ports worldwide, providing exceptional travel experiences, further solidifying its position in the premium cruise market. 3. On August 2, market participants focused on U.S. manufacturing data and capital expenditure trends, which impact Carnival Cruise Line's long-term valuation potential. The cruise industry faces debt pressure and market competition. Trip.com rose 0.13% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 3, the State Administration for Market Regulation imposed a fine of 5.179 billion yuan on Trip.com, ordering it to immediately cease illegal activities. Trip.com responded that it sincerely accepts the decision and will strictly implement corrective measures. This incident has a significant impact on Trip.com's market position and future profitability 2. On August 3rd, a large number of consumer complaints appeared on the Ctrip platform, involving false reporting of flight and hotel room availability information, creating panic to sell at high prices. Such negative news may affect consumer confidence and the platform's reputation. 3. On August 3rd, Citibank maintained a buy rating on Ctrip but lowered the target price from $64 to $62. The rating adjustment reflects market concerns about Ctrip's future profitability. 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