PomegraAirbnb Stock Jumps 10% After Earnings Beat
Why is Airbnb stock up today?
Airbnb (ABNB) stock jumped 10% after hours on Thursday from its $170.13 close, after an earnings beat and fourth-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.
Key numbers
| Q3 revenue | $4.87B+19% YoY, vs $4.75B expected |
|---|---|
| Q3 EPS | $3.16vs $2.85 expected |
| Q4 revenue guidance | $3.22B–$3.28Bvs $3.16B expected |
| After-hours move | +10%reports range 10%–12% |
| Thursday close | $170.13-3.5% on the day (per [4]) |
| New buyback | $12BClass A shares |
What happened
Airbnb (ABNB) stock jumped 10% after hours on Thursday from its $170.13 close, after an earnings beat and fourth-quarter revenue guidance above estimates. Profit per share (EPS) came in at $3.16, well above the $2.85 analysts expected. Sales rose 19% from a year ago to $4.87 billion, the fastest growth in more than three years. Airbnb also said fourth-quarter sales should reach $3.22 billion to $3.28 billion, above the $3.16 billion analysts expected, and approved a new $12 billion share buyback.
Why it matters
Airbnb is growing faster again, which is unusual because large travel companies tend to slow down as they get bigger. Its 16% rise in nights booked was more than double the 7% rise in room nights at rivals Booking Holdings and Expedia. The new buyback means Airbnb can spend up to $12 billion buying its own shares, which can support the share price.
Who this affects
- MarketmixedMedium impact
- Travel stocks split: Airbnb gains, Expedia drops after its own report.
- CompanybullishHigh impact
- Airbnb shareholders gain from the jump and $12B buyback.
- CompetitorsbearishMedium impact
- Expedia fell 8.5% after hours; Booking guides slower growth.
- IndustrybullishLow impact
- Travel demand looks resilient despite Middle East and Europe unrest.
Airbnb vs Booking Holdings, Expedia
How we got here
Booking Holdings reports Q3 results and guides to slower Q4 room-night growth.
Airbnb reports Q3 after the close: EPS $3.16, revenue $4.87B, $12B buyback.
Airbnb shares jump about 10% after hours; Expedia falls about 8.5%.
Regular trading in Airbnb shares opens with the earnings reaction in focus.
What to watch
- Whether Airbnb's after-hours gain holds through Friday's regular trading session2026-11-06
- Airbnb's actual Q4 revenue versus its $3.22B–$3.28B guidance rangeQ4 2026
- Impact of Middle East and Europe unrest on travel demand, flagged by Airbnb's CFOQ4 2026
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