That wraps up our initial coverage of Airbnb’s Q2 results. Thank you for stopping by!
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) ended a three-quarter miss streak with a beat, raised full-year guidance, and delivered accelerating cash flow.
| Category | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Performance | A | Revenue of $3.608 billion topped estimates, growing 16.54% YoY. |
| Earnings Beat/Miss | B+ | GAAP EPS of $1.27 beat by 1.69%, boosted by a $77 million tax benefit. |
| Guidance Quality | A | Raised full-year revenue growth to mid-teens and EBITDA margin floor to 35.5%. |
| Margin Trends | A- | Operating income grew 23.86%, outpacing revenue. |
| Cash Flow | A | Free cash flow hit $1.253 billion, up 31.62% YoY. |
| Management Confidence | B | $1.1 billion repurchased in Q2, but insiders were net sellers. |
Operating leverage improved through AI, which resolved 45% of support issues. First-time bookers grew 11%, a four-year high, while Experiences supply expanded 80% YoY.
The raised outlook validates the growth premium; insider selling and a Q2 GBV miss at the $27.6B Polymarket threshold offset strength against a stock trading at $150.34.
Airbnb’s gross booking value increased 16% year over year to $27.2 billion during the second quarter, while Nights and Seats Booked grew 10% and accelerated from the first quarter.
Demand also accelerated across several of its largest markets, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Airbnb’s adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 35%, reflecting stronger revenue growth and operating leverage. Net income reached $816 million, and adjusted EBITDA jumped 21% to $1.3 billion.
Airbnb’s AI investments are beginning to deliver measurable cost savings. Nearly 45% of issues initiated through the company’s AI assistant are now resolved without a human agent, helping reduce customer-support costs per booking by around 16% year over year.
The assistant is available in more than 50 languages, with an AI-powered voice assistant scheduled to launch later this year.
Airbnb also said its AI-native development strategy has cut the time from concept to delivery by as much as 60%, while the number of features and improvements shipped increased nearly 80% from last year.
Airbnb raised its full-year 2026 outlook after second-quarter revenue increased 17% year over year to $3.6 billion.
The company now expects annual revenue growth of at least the mid-teens, supported by accelerating bookings, new product initiatives, and strong travel demand across every region.
Management also raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA margin forecast to at least 35.5%. For the third quarter, Airbnb expects revenue between $4.69 billion and $4.77 billion, representing growth of 15% to 17%.
Airbnb just reported earnings, with shares initially up 3% following the report. Here are the key numbers:
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Airbnb beat revenue estimates by roughly 1%, while adjusted EPS came in 10% ahead of expectations.
Revenue increased 17% year over year, while EPS climbed 33%, ending the company’s streak of three consecutive earnings misses.
With minutes to go before Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) reports, here is how the crowd is positioned on Polymarket.
Airbnb prediction markets carry a 30% correct rate across 10 resolved markets, though the average accuracy score is 0.783.
Notably, bettors nailed the May 2026 miss call, giving tonight’s 70% miss lean added credibility.
With about 30 minutes until the earnings release, Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) trades at $151.10, up 12.36% YTD.
A revenue result above $3.60 billion paired with a clean EPS beat and reaffirmed 35% full-year EBITDA margin could unlock the analyst target of $158.35. A fourth straight miss risks retesting the $140 zone flagged by prediction markets.
Options straddle the report: Aug 7 contracts show 2,199 calls versus 2,181 puts. History favors caution, as the three prior misses averaged a -1.28% one-week move.
With Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) reporting after the close, here’s what to listen for on the call.
Prediction markets assign 93.5% odds of 10+ AI mentions and 90.5% for World Cup. Also listen for “boutique,” “Experiences,” and “single fee.”
Airbnb heads into its second-quarter 2026 report with management guiding for revenue between $3.54 and $3.60 billion, representing 14% to 16% year-over-year growth.
However, prediction markets assign a 70% probability that the company misses earnings estimates after falling short in three consecutive quarters.
Management’s commentary on World Cup-related supply, AI-driven cost efficiencies, and the timing of its Reserve Now, Pay Later rollout could prove just as important as the headline numbers. Investors will also closely watch nights-and-experiences growth and Airbnb’s full-year outlook.
Airbnb trades at roughly 29x forward earnings, while analysts carry an average price target of $158.35, offering little upside from the stock’s current price of $150.47.
A clean beat and confident reaffirmation of full-year guidance could restore some of the growth premium lost during the recent miss streak.
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Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB | ABNB Price Prediction) reports Q2 2026 results at 4:00 PM ET tonight after the market closes. Shares are up 12.36% year to date.
Q1 delivered revenue of $2.678 billion, up 17.87% year over year, a 2.27% beat. However, EPS of $0.26 missed by 14.13%, dented by a $70 million CAMT tax charge and stepped-up marketing spend.
Nights booked reached 156.2 million (up 9%), ADR (Average Daily Rate) rose to $187 (up 9%), and adjusted EBITDA of $519 million grew 24%. Management raised the FY26 outlook to low- to mid-teens revenue growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 35%. The stock has climbed 8.56% since the May 7 filing.
| Metric | Q2 2026 Guide/Est | YoY Change | FY 2026 Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.54B to $3.60B | +14% to +16% | Low-to-mid teens |
| EPS (Est.) | $1.20 | Vs. $1.03 prior year | Adj. EBITDA margin ≥35% |
| GBV | Polymarket range $26.4B to $27.3B | Low double digits | N/A |
Guidance embeds a 3-point FX tailwind and about 100bps headwind from Middle East cancellations. Nights growth decelerates modestly from Q1, so margin expansion carries the profit story.
Tonight, I’ll be watching five items closely. First, unit economics. Cost-per-booking fell about 10% year over year as the AI Assistant resolved over 40% of guest support issues without a human agent, up from 33% in Q4 2025. Sustained progress supports the 35% margin floor.
Second, app share. App nights hit 63% of the mix and grew 22%, while first-time booker growth accelerated to 10%, the highest since early 2022. Third, the World Cup ramp: 100,000+ new homes across 16 host cities should deliver higher nights in Q3 and Q4.
Fourth, Reserve Now, Pay Later. At about 20% of global GBV (Gross Booking Value), it creates a working capital drag and tougher H2 comps. Fifth, capital return. Airbnb repurchased $1.1 billion in Q1 with $4.5 billion remaining. Insiders have been selling, including a planned $234 million disposition tied to founder Joseph Gebbia.
| Quarter | EPS Surprise | Day-of | 1-Day | 1-Week | 30-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -14.13% | +0.73% | -3.14% | -6.11% | -8.76% |
| Q4 2025 | -15.65% | +4.65% | +2.37% | +1.33% | +8.06% |
| Q3 2025 | -4.75% | +0.29% | -0.56% | +0.94% | +5.53% |
| Q2 2025 | +9.49% | -8.02% | +0.82% | +3.84% | +3.15% |
On average, misses have produced a -1.28% one-week move over the past year.
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