10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2024

Airbnb, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2024

Filed November 7, 2024For Securities:ABNB

Summary

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) reported strong revenue growth for the third quarter of 2024, with revenue increasing by 10% year-over-year to $3.7 billion. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in booked nights and experiences, alongside a modest rise in average daily rates. The company also demonstrated robust operational performance, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 7% to $2.0 billion and Free Cash Flow remaining strong at $1.1 billion. However, net income saw a significant decrease of 69% to $1.4 billion, largely due to a substantial increase in income tax expense. This increase was primarily driven by the prior year's release of a valuation allowance on U.S. deferred tax assets and the current year's recognition of deferred tax expense related to the utilization of those assets. Despite this, the company continued its capital allocation strategy, repurchasing approximately $1.1 billion of its Class A common stock during the quarter.

Financial Highlights

42 data points
Beta

Revenue

$3.73B

87.5% Gross Margin

Net Income

$1.37B

36.7% Net Margin

Total Assets

$22.17B

Cash & Equivalents

$7.67B

Free Cash Flow

$1.08B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$3.73B
Cost of Revenue$465.00M
Gross Profit$3.27B
R&D Expenses$524.00M
Operating Expenses$2.21B
Operating Income$1.52B
Net Income$1.37B
Shares Outstanding (Basic)631.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)642.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $3.7 billion, driven by increased bookings and average daily rates.
  • 2Net income decreased 69% to $1.4 billion, primarily due to a significant increase in income tax expense related to deferred tax assets.
  • 3Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $2.0 billion, demonstrating continued operational profitability.
  • 4Free Cash Flow remained strong at $1.1 billion, indicating healthy cash generation from operations.
  • 5The company repurchased $1.1 billion of Class A common stock in the third quarter, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns.
  • 6Gross Booking Value (GBV) increased 10% to $20.1 billion, a leading indicator for future revenue.
  • 7Nights and Experiences Booked increased by 8% to 122.8 million, showing continued platform engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The significant decrease in net income was primarily driven by a substantial increase in income tax expense. This was a result of the prior year recognizing a large benefit from the release of a valuation allowance on U.S. deferred tax assets, while the current year incurred deferred tax expense related to the utilization of those assets. The operational revenue growth did not offset this tax-related impact on net income.

Airbnb maintains strong liquidity with $11.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of September 30, 2024. The company generated $1.1 billion in Free Cash Flow during the quarter. Additionally, they have $4.2 billion available under their share repurchase program and actively repurchased $1.1 billion of stock in Q3, demonstrating effective cash management and shareholder return strategies.

Key growth drivers include an increase in the number of nights and experiences booked, which rose by 8% year-over-year to 122.8 million. This was complemented by a modest increase in the Average Daily Rate (ADR). Growth was observed across all regions, with particularly strong percentage growth in Asia Pacific and Latin America, indicating successful international expansion efforts.

Airbnb faces potential tax liabilities related to lodging taxes and withholding taxes in various jurisdictions, with accrued obligations and reasonably possible exposures outlined in the filings. Notably, the company settled a significant tax dispute in Italy for 576 million Euro and is involved in an ongoing IRS audit concerning the valuation of international intellectual property, which could result in a substantial tax liability if the IRS prevails. While Airbnb believes it has reserved adequately, these remain areas of potential financial impact.