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Airbnb performed better than analysts had expected in the second quarter of 2026. Revenue rose to around 3.61 billion dollars, thanks in part to strong global appetite for travel and additional demand around the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
The number of booked overnight stays and experiences increased by 10% to 148.3 million. North America in particular recorded the strongest growth in bookings in nearly three years. Markets such as Brazil and India also contributed significantly to the growth.
Earnings per share came in at 1.37 dollars, above analysts’ expectations. Gross bookings and adjusted EBITDA also came in higher than forecast.
CEO Brian Chesky said that Airbnb had delivered one of its strongest quarters in years and that the company had attracted many new users. He also stressed that Airbnb is evolving from a rental platform into a broader travel and services marketplace. According to the company, hotel bookings are now growing almost three times as fast as bookings for holiday homes.
Airbnb is also investing heavily in AI. According to the company, artificial intelligence is helping with faster product development, better recommendations for users, support for hosts and more efficient customer service.
Investors responded positively: the share price rose by around 10% in after-hours trading.
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