Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) delivered a blowout first-quarter performance, with earnings and revenue far exceeding analyst expectations, fueled by solid growth in travel demand across its global platform.

The company reported earnings per share of $24.81, crushing the consensus estimate of $17.45. Revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $4.76 billion, beating projections of $4.59 billion. On a constant currency basis, revenue growth reached 10%.

Room nights and gross bookings both increased 7% compared to the prior year, with bookings climbing 10% when adjusted for currency impacts. The results reflect continued strength in global travel demand and the company's broad geographic diversification.