CEO Brian Chesky said one of Airbnb's new services has been a surprise hit with guests. Chesky said luggage storage and rental cars have both been driving revenue.
Airbnb's results exceeded estimates for the second quarter, with revenue climbing 17% from a year earlier. The company also issued a forecast that beat expectations.
Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB, XETRA:6Z1) shares rose about 10% after Thursday's closing bell after the alternative accommodation provider reported better-than-expected second quarter results and raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance, citing continued strong travel demand. Revenue increased 17% year over year to $3.6 billion in the quarter, while gross booking value (GBV) r...
The short-term rental company said it now expects revenue to increase by at least a mid-teens rate this year, up from its prior projection for growth in the low- to mid-teens.
Airbnb stock jumped late Thursday after the travel booking firm reported second-quarter results.
Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions," contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) has posted a shareholder letter containing its second quarter 2026 financial results on its Investor Relations website at https://investors.airbnb.com . Airbnb will host an audio webcast to discuss its results at 2:00 p.m.