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StocksMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 9 May 2026•

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Airbnb Posts Mixed Q1 Results and Raises Full-Year Revenue Outlook

Key Facts

1Airbnb reported earnings of $0.26 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.30.

2Airbnb raised its full-year forecast after first-quarter revenue topped expectations.

26 days ago

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2 additional sources confirmed this story

Version 426 days ago

What changed: Added specific growth percentages (15% revenue, 9% nights) and clarified that this represents an 8-quarter high for revenue growth.

Version 326 days ago

What changed: Added details on Airbnb's year-over-year revenue growth and the impact of cancellations, while introducing Q1 earnings data for Plains All American (PAA).

Version 226 days ago

What changed: Added comparative valuation metrics and long-term return projections against competitor Booking Holdings (BKNG).

Version 127 days ago

What changed: Added details regarding the impact of geopolitical tensions in Iran on demand and the rapid growth in the new hotel booking business segment.

Airbnb reported mixed Q1 results, posting earnings of $0.26 per share, missing the analyst consensus of $0.30. However, revenue growth reached 15% on a fixed-currency basis, marking its strongest performance in eight quarters. While the conflict in the Middle East reduced growth in nights booked by 1 percentage point to 9%, the company still raised its full-year outlook. Financial models now show ABNB outperforming BKNG in projected returns, bolstered by a strong free cash flow conversion rate. In separate news, Plains All American (PAA) missed estimates despite an 8.7% sales increase, while WillScot Holdings raised its 2026 guidance. Investors are weighing Airbnb's record revenue growth against geopolitical headwinds affecting global travel demand.