BKNG Dark Pool Activity
Booking Holdings Inc.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 2.3M BKNG shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 640K of those shares (27.5%) were marked short or short-exempt, below BKNG's 30-day rolling average of 33.6% (z-score -0.53). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), BKNG's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 14.3% to 39.4% and averaged 23.6%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
2.3M
Short Volume
640K
Short Volume Ratio
27.5%
30-Day Average
33.6%
z-score -0.53
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.9M | 747K | 39.4% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3.0M | 632K | 21.4% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.2M | 425K | 19.2% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.9M | 416K | 14.3% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2.3M | 473K | 20.5% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1.9M | 386K | 20.0% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2.7M | 599K | 22.0% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3.2M | 875K | 27.6% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2.7M | 639K | 23.6% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 2.3M | 640K | 27.5% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
BKNG dark pool FAQ
- How much BKNG off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 2.3M BKNG shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 640K of those shares (27.5%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is BKNG's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, BKNG's short volume ratio of 27.5% is below BKNG's 30-day rolling average of 33.6% (z-score -0.53). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.