Booking Holdings Inc. (Booking) (BKNG, Financial) was weaker in the quarter due to reduced travel expectations in Europe as COVID-19 variants delayed travel plans. Over the long term, Booking is an exceptionally well-positioned business with significant scale, strong management, and an innovative DNA that should help drive earnings growth over time.
From the Yacktman Fund (Trades, Portfolio)'s third-quarter 2021 letter.