** Brokerages raise PT on Booking Holdings' BKNG.O stock after strong Q4 results
** The online travel agency on Thursday surpassed analysts' expectations for Q4 profit and revenue, helped by booming demand for international travel
** At least 13 brokerages raise PT on stock post results, as per data compiled by LSEG
** Jefferies is optimistic about BKNG's ability to manage costs effectively, which they say will lead to another year of significant profit margin growth; raises PT to $5,400 from $4,650
** RBC says BKNG is growing faster than its competitors such as Expedia Group Inc EXPE.O and Airbnb Inc ABNB.O due to co's strong tools for growth, increased direct/mobile bookings, and efficient cost management; raises PT to $5,900 from $5,250
** Avg. rating of 39 analysts is "buy"; median PT $5,550 - LSEG
** BKNG stock rose 1% in 2025
(Reporting by Akriti Shah in Bengaluru)
((akriti.shah@thomsonreuters.com))
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