Airbnb Q1 revenue rises 18% to $2.7 billion and full-year revenue outlook is raised
Airbnb reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.7 billion, up 18% year over year and above the high end of its guidance, with net income of $160 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $519 million, up 24%. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook to low to mid teens and expects Adjusted EBITDA Margin of at least 35%, though it noted cancellations linked to the Middle East conflict.
Key points
- Q1 2026 revenue was $2.7 billion, up 18% year over year (15% excluding FX); net income was $160 million, compared with a net income margin of 6% versus 7% a year earlier.
- Q2 2026 revenue is expected at $3.54 billion to $3.60 billion, up 14% to 16% year over year.
- For 2026, revenue growth is now expected to accelerate to low to mid teens, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is expected to be at least 35%.
- Q1 2026 included a one-time gain of approximately $70 million from a privately-held equity investment sale, offset by a one-time adjustment of approximately $70 million to deferred tax assets.
The filing
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