NASDAQ$ABNB

Airbnb Inc · Q2 2024 earnings

Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Airbnb's Q2 2024 performance was strong, marked by revenue growth, significant net income, and robust free cash flow, driven by increased nights and experiences booked.

Airbnb's Q2 2024 demonstrated strong financial performance with revenue increasing by 11% year-over-year to $2.75 billion. Net income reached $555 million, representing a 20% net income margin. The company generated $1.0 billion in free cash flow. Nights and Experiences Booked increased by 9% year-over-year, reaching 125.1 million.

  • Revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $2.75 billion, driven by growth in nights and experiences booked.
  • Net income was $555 million, representing a 20% net income margin.
  • Free cash flow was $1.0 billion, up 16% year-over-year.
  • Nights and Experiences Booked increased 9% year-over-year to 125.1 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.75B

Previous: $2.48B+10.6%
EPS

$0.86

Previous: $0.98-12.2%
Capital Expenditures

$14M

Previous: -$15M+193.3%
Free Cash Flow

$555M

Previous: $635M-12.6%
Net Income

$555M

Previous: $650M-14.6%
Operating Income

$497M

Previous: $523M-5.0%
Gross Profit

$2.24B

Previous: $2.05B+9.3%
Cash & Equivalents

$7.88B

Previous: $7.91B-0.3%
Total Assets

$26.3B

Previous: $21.2B+24.2%
R&D Expense

$519M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Airbnb · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.75B

Q2 2024+10.6%vs Q2 2023
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

For Q3 2024, Airbnb expects revenue between $3.67 billion and $3.73 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 8% to 10%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to approximate Q3 2023, with a slightly lower Adjusted EBITDA Margin. Full-year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow on a nominal basis with a margin of at least 35%.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue is expected to be between $3.67 billion and $3.73 billion, representing 8% to 10% year-over-year growth.
  • Implied take rate is anticipated to be higher year-over-year due to booking timing and cross-currency transaction fees.
  • Latin America and Asia Pacific are expected to continue as the fastest-growing regions.
  • ADR is expected to increase modestly on a year-over-year basis.
  • Full-year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to grow on a nominal basis with a margin of at least 35%.

Headwinds

  • A modest foreign exchange headwind is expected.
  • Sequential moderation in the year-over-year growth of Nights and Experiences Booked is anticipated relative to Q2 2024.
  • Shorter booking lead times are being observed globally.
  • There are some signs of slowing demand from U.S. guests.
  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin is expected to decline relative to Q3 2023 due to increased marketing expenses.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2024

Historical avgQ2 2024

+0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

50%

11 / 22 earnings

Positive

+17.7%

Q4 2022

Best reaction

-11.7%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.2%-5.7%-4.9%
Q4 2025+4.6%+7.2%+8.9%
Q3 2025-3.9%+1.0%+3.1%
Q2 2025-8.0%-6.8%-5.1%
Q1 2025+1.0%-0.7%+4.0%
Q4 2024+14.4%+12.0%-12.9%
Q3 2024-4.5%-5.5%-2.8%
Q2 2024-9.8%-8.2%-7.3%
Q1 2024-8.0%-6.7%-8.2%
Q4 2023-3.6%-0.8%+8.2%
Q3 2023-2.4%-0.1%+14.1%
Q2 2023-3.0%-3.5%-8.2%
Q1 2023-9.9%-16.2%-8.1%
Q4 2022+17.7%+13.0%+3.1%
Q3 2022-11.7%-10.1%-5.3%
Q2 2022+3.4%+5.3%+2.0%
Q1 2022+2.2%-11.1%-20.6%
Q4 2021+10.0%+3.1%-7.1%
Q3 2021+16.6%+12.6%-3.5%
Q2 2021+3.1%-2.9%+11.5%
Q1 2021+0.7%-3.7%+5.8%
Q4 2020+3.1%-5.1%-12.9%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
Q4 2019
Q3 2019

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