Invest in travel stocks: A list of travel stocks to buy

The best travel stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Top 5 stocks of Jul 2024

The top travel stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

1. Booking (BKNG)
2. Delta Air Lines (DAL)
3. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
4. United Airlines (UAL)
5. Carnival Corporation (CCL)

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Take a deeper dive into travel stocks

If you're interested in investing in the travel industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. Booking (BKNG)

Booking Holdings Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides online and traditional travel and restaurant reservations and related services in the United States, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates Booking.

Booking stock opened the day at $3,880.00 after a previous close of $3,919.20. The latest price was $3,805.78 (25-minute delay). Booking is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD22 billion and employs 24,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $133,354,078,208
• P/E ratio: 29.5865
• PEG ratio: 1.0087

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2. Delta Air Lines (DAL)

Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Airline and Refinery.

Delta Air Lines stock opened the day at $43.48 after a previous close of $43.61. The latest price was $42.94 (25-minute delay). Delta Air Lines is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$60.1 billion and employs 103,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $28,992,221,184
• P/E ratio: 6.4448
• PEG ratio: 39.2935

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3. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries.

Royal Caribbean Cruises stock opened the day at $169.59 after a previous close of $170.73. The latest price was $164.51 (25-minute delay). Royal Caribbean Cruises is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$14.7 billion and employs 98,100 staff.

• Market capitalization: $42,254,131,200
• P/E ratio: 20.9159
• PEG ratio: 0.5864

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4. United Airlines (UAL)

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets.

United Airlines stock opened the day at $48.34 after a previous close of $48.22. The latest price was $46.02 (25-minute delay). United Airlines is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$55.6 billion and employs 104,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $15,253,171,200
• P/E ratio: 5.2007
• PEG ratio: 0.5444

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5. Carnival Corporation (CCL)

Carnival Corporation & plc engages in the provision of leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: NAA Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations, private islands, and a solar park, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches.

Carnival Corporation stock opened the day at $18.87 after a previous close of $19.07. The latest price was $18.19 (25-minute delay). Carnival Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$23.4 billion and employs 106,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $23,909,873,664
• P/E ratio: 25.7042
• PEG ratio: 1.41

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How to invest in travel stocks

1. Choose a stock trading platform. If you don't already have a stock trading account, go straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024 and choose one.
2. Go through the sign up process. Sign up for an account by providing your personal information.
3. Set up a funding method. Once you are all set up for transactions, you can deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like BKNG or DAL.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in travel stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — travel stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the travel industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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