Stock Analysis on Net

Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB)

$24.99

Common-Size Income Statement
Quarterly Data

Airbnb Inc., common-size consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Revenue
Cost of revenue
Gross profit
Operations and support
Product development
Sales and marketing
General and administrative
Restructuring charges
Income (loss) from operations
Interest income
Other income (expense), net
Income (loss) before income taxes
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
Net income (loss)

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).


Revenue and Gross Profit Trends
Revenue remains constant as a base reference at 100% across all quarters. Gross profit shows considerable variation over the analyzed periods, ranging approximately between 71% and 87% of revenue. There is a clear cyclical pattern where gross profit tends to dip in some quarters but recovers strongly in subsequent periods, with peaks often approaching or exceeding 86% of revenue. This indicates fluctuating but generally strong profitability at the gross margin level.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue exhibits an inverse pattern to gross profit, fluctuating mostly between around 13% and 28% of revenue. Periods of lower gross profit correspond with higher cost of revenue and vice versa. This volatility suggests variable direct costs or shifting mix of services impacting direct expenditure.
Operating Expenses
All major operating expense categories — operations and support, product development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative costs — display significant fluctuations as a percentage of revenue. There is a general trend of these expenses decreasing from early 2021 toward lower values in mid to late 2021, followed by a cyclical increase and decrease pattern through to 2025. Notably, product development and sales and marketing expenses show marked quarter-to-quarter oscillations, reflecting possible strategic shifts or variable investment in growth and customer acquisition efforts.
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges appear sporadically and are generally minimal or zero, except for a notable spike in mid-2022 where it reached over 4% of revenue in one quarter. This suggests occasional non-recurring costs related to organizational changes.
Income (Loss) from Operations
Operating income experiences significant volatility, moving from negative territory in early 2021 to positive peaks above 40% of revenue during multiple quarters. These swings reflect the combined effects of fluctuating costs and revenues, as well as the varying operational efficiency over time.
Interest Income and Other Income (Expense)
Interest income shows a general upward trend from low single-digit percentages to a peak exceeding 9% of revenue in late 2023, before moderating somewhat. This increase indicates growing returns or investments generating interest over time. Other income and expense remain relatively low and fluctuate around zero, with occasional negative spikes suggesting marginal impact on overall profitability.
Income Before Taxes
Income before income taxes mirrors the trends in operating income, featuring large negative values early in the period followed by strong positive results. Peaks exceed 49% of revenue, with intermittent quarters showing declines into negative territory. This variability indicates sensitivity to operational performance and other income components.
Provision for Income Taxes
The tax provision is generally negative, indicating tax expenses relative to revenue, but includes anomalous observations such as a large positive spike in late 2023 reflecting a tax benefit or adjustment. The tax rate appears inconsistent, contributing to occasional volatility in net income figures.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income closely follows pre-tax income trends with notable volatility, including deep losses early in the timeline and periods of substantial profitability later on. A remarkable spike in net income exceeding 120% of revenue occurs in late 2023, likely related to the previously mentioned tax benefit. Generally, net income remains positive and strong in many quarters but is subject to fluctuating operational outcomes and tax effects.