Airbnb stock reaccelerates as Q3 revenue growth hits three-year high

Published on 11/06/2026 at 16:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Airbnb stock enters a stronger phase after Q3 revenue growth hit a three-year high. Management raised its 2026 outlook and added a 12 billion US dollar buyback.

Growth and Capital Returns Accelerate

Third-quarter revenue rose 19% year over year to 4.9 billion US dollars.
Gross booking value climbed 21% to 27.7 billion US dollars as nights and seats booked rose 16%.
Full-year revenue growth guidance moved to the high teens, while adjusted EBITDA margin guidance rose to approximately 36%.

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Airbnb reported its fastest revenue growth in more than three years for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company said in its Q3 2026 financial results that revenue rose 19 percent year over year to 4.9 billion US dollars.

Bookings Drive Broader Acceleration

Gross booking value increased 21 percent to 27.7 billion US dollars, while nights and seats booked grew 16 percent to 155 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 22 percent to 2.5 billion US dollars, lifting the adjusted EBITDA margin to 52 percent.

Airbnb said growth accelerated across its business, including established markets. The breadth of the improvement gives investors a broader operating signal than a single booking metric, although the company also highlighted the role of product changes and sustained travel demand.

Higher Outlook and Larger Buyback

Management raised its full-year 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from at least the mid-teens. The adjusted EBITDA margin outlook increased to approximately 36 percent from at least 35.5 percent. For the fourth quarter, Airbnb expects revenue of 3.22 billion to 3.28 billion US dollars, representing year-over-year growth of 16 percent to 18 percent.

The board also authorized an additional 12 billion US dollar repurchase program for Class A shares. Airbnb repurchased 700 million US dollars of stock during the third quarter, leaving 2.7 billion US dollars under the previous authorization.

Airbnb stock traded at 166.12 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:07 CET on Friday, November 6, 2026. The real-time quote of Airbnb stock reflects the current European trading indication.