Airbnb Predicts Below Estimate Q4 Revenue Amid Demand Slowdown Fears; Posts $4.4B 3Q Profit with Help from Tax Break

Airbnb's Q4 revenue forecast of $2.13 billion to $2.17 billion falls short of analyst estimates, reflecting concerns over rising travel costs, uncertain economic conditions, and geopolitical conflicts; despite a 18% revenue growth in Q3 bolstered by a tax benefit.

Airbnb's Q4 revenue forecast of $2.13 billion to $2.17 billion is slightly below Wall Street estimates, attributing this to potential challenges arising from rising travel costs, economic uncertainties, and geopolitical conflicts.
Despite the slow predicted growth for Q4, Airbnb experienced an 18% increase in Q3 revenue to $3.4 billion, significantly boosted by a one-time income tax benefit.
Airbnb's bookings growth is expected to slow down in Q4 compared to Q3, when international travel demand increased and domestic travel to cities rebounded during the summer months.
There has been a decrease in the revenue gained from the work-from-anywhere trend as companies encourage employees to return to office spaces.
The company also aims to implement measures to verify listings in the U.S. and four other countries by the end of the year to ensure the safety and trust of their customers.