Valentine's Day Dining Trends in Canada Revealed
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 15h ago
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- Dining Plans: Nearly half (49%) of Canadians plan to dine out on Valentine's Day, indicating a strong demand for dining experiences and highlighting increased competition for restaurant reservations.
- Cultural Shift: 51% of Canadians believe Valentine's Day is no longer solely about romance, as more people emphasize celebrating relationships with friends and family, reflecting societal recognition and acceptance of diverse relationships.
- Group Dining Trend: In 2025, the demand for parties of four increased by 65% year-over-year, while parties of six saw an 88% rise, showcasing the popularity of group dining, particularly among younger generations.
- Willingness to Spend: 33% of Canadians plan to spend more at restaurants this Valentine's Day compared to last year, indicating consumers' readiness to pay extra for special occasions, further driving growth in the dining industry.
Analyst Views on BKNG
Wall Street analysts forecast BKNG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BKNG is 6153 USD with a low forecast of 5407 USD and a high forecast of 6850 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
25 Analyst Rating
18 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 5153.410
Low
5407
Averages
6153
High
6850
Current: 5153.410
Low
5407
Averages
6153
High
6850
About BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc. is a provider of travel and restaurant online reservation and related services. The Company offers its services through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable. Through its brands, consumers can book an array of accommodations (including hotels, motels, resorts, homes, apartments, bed and breakfasts, hostels, and other alternative and traditional accommodation properties) and a flight to their destinations; make a car rental reservation or arrange for an airport taxi; make a dinner reservation; or book a vacation package, tour, activity, or cruise. Consumers can also use its meta-search services to easily compare travel reservation information, such as flight, hotel, and rental car reservations from hundreds of online travel platforms at once. Booking.com offers accommodation reservation services for approximately 4.0 million properties in over 220 countries and territories and in over 40 languages.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








