What was Airbnb's adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2026?

$2.5 billion. The comparison figure was $2.1 billion in Q3 2025 (up 19.0%).

What should readers check next on Airbnb?

Check in the Q4 earnings release whether revenue meets the $3.22 billion low end of the outlook. Watch how the FY2026 EBITDA margin outlook of 36% changes in the next earnings materials. The quarterly report will show how much of the $12 billion authorization is actually used.

Which filings is this based on?

Form 8-K (Item 2.02,9.01) (SEC EDGAR, 2026-11-05).

Is this a buy recommendation?

No. This is for information only and is not investment advice. You are responsible for your own investment decisions and their results.

Airbnb Earnings: Q3 revenue growth 19% Y/Y, adjusted EBITDA margin 52%

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What changed

Revenue growth Y/Y

19%

Q3 2026

Adjusted EBITDA

$2.5 billion

Q3 2026, up 19.0%

New buyback authorization

$12 billion

As of Q3 2026

Adjusted EBITDA rose 19.0% from $2.1 billion in Q3 2025 to $2.5 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA margin moved from 50% in Q3 2025 to 52%.
A new buyback authorization of $12 billion was decided.

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Context

Q3 2025$2.1 billion

Q3 2026$2.5 billion

Net income was $1.9 billion and share repurchases were $700 million in Q3 2026.
Cash and investments stood at $12.6 billion as of Sep 30, 2026.

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What to check next

ConditionCheck in the Q4 earnings release whether revenue meets the $3.22 billion low end of the outlook.
ConditionWatch how the FY2026 EBITDA margin outlook of 36% changes in the next earnings materials.
UncertaintyThe quarterly report will show how much of the $12 billion authorization is actually used.

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Sources and wrap-up

The outlook is a plan, and actual results will be confirmed only in later filings.

Sources

Form 8-K (Item 2.02,9.01)SEC EDGAR, 2026-11-05

Facts used in the cards

Values and passages are copied from the original filings.

Revenue: $4.9 billion: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; Revenue of $4.9 billion in Q3 2026 represented a year-over-year increase of 19%
Revenue growth Y/Y: 19%: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; Revenue of $4.9 billion in Q3 2026 represented a year-over-year increase of 19%
Net income: $1.9 billion: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; Net income of $1.9 billion in Q3 2026 increased significantly compared to Q3 2025
Adjusted EBITDA: $2.5 billion: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2026 of $2.5 billion increased 22% compared to $2.1 billion in Q3 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA prior year: $2.1 billion: Q3 2025, SEC EDGAR; Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2026 of $2.5 billion increased 22% compared to $2.1 billion in Q3 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA margin: 52%: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; Adjusted EBITDA Margin in Q3 2026 was 52%, compared to 50% in Q3 2025.
Prior-year EBITDA margin: 50%: Q3 2025, SEC EDGAR; Adjusted EBITDA Margin in Q3 2026 was 52%, compared to 50% in Q3 2025.
Gross Booking Value: $27.7 billion: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; In Q3 2026, GBV was $27.7 billion and increased 21% year-over-year
Nights and Seats growth: 16%: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; In Q3 2026, Nights and Seats Booked grew 16% year-over-year
Q4 2026 revenue outlook low: $3.22 billion: Q4 2026, SEC EDGAR; We expect to generate revenue of $3.22 billion to $3.28 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 16% to 18%
FY2026 EBITDA margin outlook: 36%: FY 2026, SEC EDGAR; we now expect Adjusted EBITDA Margin to increase to approximately 36%
Raised full-year outlook: The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook for both revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.: FY 2026, SEC EDGAR; we are raising our full-year 2026 outlook for both revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
New buyback authorization: $12 billion: As of Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; we're announcing a new share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to an additional $12 billion of our Class A common stock
Q3 share repurchases: $700 million: Q3 2026, SEC EDGAR; We repurchased $0.7 billion of Class A common stock during Q3 2026
Cash and investments: $12.6 billion: Sep 30, 2026, SEC EDGAR; As of September 30, 2026, we had $12.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash
Earnings webcast date: Nov. 5, 2026: Nov 5, 2026, SEC EDGAR; Airbnb will host an audio webcast to discuss its third quarter results at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET on November 5, 2026.

Questions and answers

What was Airbnb's revenue growth Y/Y in Q3 2026?: 19%.
What was Airbnb's adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2026?: $2.5 billion. The comparison figure was $2.1 billion in Q3 2025 (up 19.0%).
What was Airbnb's new buyback authorization in As of Q3 2026?: $12 billion.
What should readers check next on Airbnb?: Check in the Q4 earnings release whether revenue meets the $3.22 billion low end of the outlook. Watch how the FY2026 EBITDA margin outlook of 36% changes in the next earnings materials. The quarterly report will show how much of the $12 billion authorization is actually used.
Which filings is this based on?: Form 8-K (Item 2.02,9.01) (SEC EDGAR, 2026-11-05).
Is this a buy recommendation?: No. This is for information only and is not investment advice. You are responsible for your own investment decisions and their results.

Key terms

Adjusted figures: Numbers a company recalculates after removing items such as one-off costs. Accounting standards do not define them, and methods differ by company.
Guidance: A company's own forecast of its future results.
Share buyback: A company buying its own shares from the market.
8-K: The report a US-listed company files with the SEC when a material event happens.

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