Booking Holdings Inc.

BKNG: Is Booking Holdings Inc. Halal?

Booking Holdings Inc.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$199.60

-0.03%

Market Cap: 154.7B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

C+

Fair

53Score

Is Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Booking Holdings Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 53/100 (Grade: C+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Halal, 53/100, grade C+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BKNG

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

11.8% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own BKNG

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened BKNG's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Booking Holdings Inc.

Booking Holdings Inc. is a leading global provider of online travel and dining reservation services. The company manages a portfolio of well-known digital platforms. Among these, Booking.com specializes in online accommodation bookings, while Rentalcars.com is dedicated to facilitating vehicle rentals. Priceline offers a comprehensive range of online travel booking options, encompassing hotels, flights, rental cars, vacation packages, and cruises, alongside hotel distribution services. Agoda also provides online lodging reservations, further expanding into flights, ground transportation, and activity bookings. For travelers seeking the best deals, KAYAK functions as an online price comparison service, enabling users to search and contrast prices for airline tickets, hotels, and car rentals. Additionally, OpenTable allows for convenient online restaurant reservations. Beyond its core booking services, Booking Holdings Inc. also supplies travel-related insurance products and restaurant management solutions to individual consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants. Established in 1997, the company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. It officially adopted its current name, Booking Holdings Inc., in February 2018, having previously operated as The Priceline Group Inc.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Services

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
3.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • Travel Services: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of C+ (Fair). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Booking Holdings Inc. get a C+ compliance rating?
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) received a grade of C+ (Fair) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 11.8% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Booking Holdings Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Booking Holdings Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Booking Holdings Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 30, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.