Airbnb

CEO Brian Chesky said that after a fundamental technical overhaul, Airbnb will expand beyond private rentals into hotels, services, experiences, car rentals and long‑term stays and will increase AI support. The core business continues to grow and is approaching gross bookings of about $100 billion, while international markets—particularly Asia and India—are priorities. AI already handles nearly half of customer inquiries and is greatly accelerating product development; additional monetization sources such as sponsored listings and host services are intended to support growth. » More on de.investing.com

Raymond James upgraded Airbnb from "Market Perform" to "Outperform" and set a $200 price target, citing the "AI Founder Mode" thesis on AI integration into booking, host management and internal operations. The premarket gain is further fueled by CEO Brian Chesky's appearance at the Goldman Sachs conference. Fundamental support comes from a strong Q2 with 17% revenue growth and an upgraded full-year outlook. The share price gain is thus mainly company-driven, while the broader market is trading weaker. » More on de.investing.com

Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 17% to $3.61 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.37, sending the stock sharply higher. The company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to at least about 15% growth and recorded roughly a 16% reduction in support costs per booking from an AI assistant. The figures point to continued robust travel demand and the first measurable cost benefits from AI. » More on finanzen.net