NASDAQ$ABNB
Airbnb Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Airbnb achieved its strongest quarter ever, driven by the travel rebound and the company's unique position in the evolving travel landscape.
Airbnb's Q3 2021 revenue reached a record high of $2.2 billion, surpassing both Q3 2020 and Q3 2019 levels. Net income also hit a record of $834 million, significantly higher than the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1 billion for the first time, demonstrating the company's improved cost structure and strong revenue recovery.
- Q3 revenue of $2.2 billion was the highest ever, up 36% compared to Q3 2019.
- Net income of $834 million was the most profitable quarter ever, nearly 4x larger than a year ago.
- Adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1 billion for the first time ever, doubling from Q3 2020.
- Nights and Experiences Booked increased 29% year-over-year to 79.7 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Airbnb · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.24B
Forward guidance
Airbnb anticipates continued strong performance in Q4 2021, with accelerating GBV growth, continued revenue strength, and further Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion compared to Q3 2021.
Tailwinds
- Positive effect of travel restrictions being lifted.
- Global vaccination progress on our growth in Nights and Experiences Booked for stays in Q4 and into 2022.
- ADR will be relatively stable in Q4 2021 relative to Q3 2021.
- GBV to be substantially above both Q4 2020 and Q4 2019 levels.
- Q4 2021 GBV year-over-two-year growth to accelerate from Q3 2021.
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 Q3 2021
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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