Sep 30, 2022

Airbnb Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Airbnb's Q3 2022 results demonstrated strong growth and profitability despite macroeconomic headwinds

Key Takeaways

Airbnb reported a record Q3 2022 with nearly 100 million Nights and Experiences Booked, $15.6 billion in Gross Booking Value, and $2.9 billion in revenue. The company also achieved a net income of $1.2 billion and free cash flow of $960 million, showcasing its ability to drive growth and profitability at scale.

Nights and Experiences Booked grew by 25% year-over-year to 99.7 million.

Gross Booking Value increased by 31% year-over-year to $15.6 billion (40% ex-FX).

Revenue grew by 29% year-over-year to $2.9 billion (36% ex-FX), marking the highest quarter ever.

Net income reached $1.2 billion, up 46% year-over-year, with a net income margin of 42%.

Total Revenue
$2.88B
Previous year: $2.24B
+28.9%
EPS
$1.79
Previous year: $1.22
+46.7%
Nights & Experiences Booked
99.7M
Previous year: 79.7M
+25.1%
Gross Booking Value
$15.6B
Previous year: $11.9B
+31.1%
Average Daily Rate
$156
Previous year: $149
+4.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.52B
Previous year: $5.99B
+25.5%
Free Cash Flow
$960M
Previous year: $518M
+85.3%

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Forward Guidance

For Q4 2022, Airbnb expects revenue between $1.80 billion and $1.88 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 17% to 23%. They also anticipate Adjusted EBITDA to be up meaningfully on a nominal basis from Q4 2021, with quarterly Adjusted EBITDA margin in-line to modestly higher than last year's margin of 22%.

Positive Outlook

  • Promising trends in cross-border travel are being observed.
  • There is a renewed interest in urban stays.
  • Cancellation rates are stabilizing.
  • A strong backlog of future bookings is present.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase meaningfully.

Challenges Ahead

  • Nights and Experiences Booked growth is expected to moderate slightly relative to Q3 2022.
  • ADR will face some pressure from FX headwinds.
  • ADR will face pressure from business mix.
  • Revenue as a share of GBV is expected to decrease relative to Q3 2022, consistent with historical seasonality.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties persist.