Stock Analysis on Net

Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB)

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Common-Size Income Statement
Quarterly Data

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

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3 months ended: Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 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: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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).


A comprehensive analysis of the common-size income statement reveals a transition from significant early-period losses to a pattern of sustainable, albeit seasonally volatile, profitability. The overall trend indicates improved operational efficiency and the achievement of economies of scale, as several expense categories as a percentage of revenue have contracted over the analyzed period.

Gross Profitability and Seasonality
Gross profit margins exhibit a recurring seasonal pattern, typically peaking in the September quarters (ranging from 86.07% to 87.54%) and reaching their lowest points in the March quarters (ranging from 71.30% to 78.30%). Cost of revenue follows an inverse trend, increasing during the first and fourth quarters of the year, suggesting higher variable costs associated with specific seasonal demand cycles.
Operating Expense Management
There is a general downward trend in the relative weight of operational expenses. Operations and support costs declined from a high of 20.91% in March 2021 to approximately 12.17% by March 2026. General and administrative expenses similarly trended lower, moving from 21.40% to 11.05% over the same period, despite a significant outlier in December 2023 where expenses spiked to 54.24% of revenue.
Research and Market Investment
Product development and sales and marketing costs remain substantial and volatile. Product development typically fluctuates between 12% and 25% of revenue, often peaking in the March quarters. Sales and marketing expenditures show a similar volatility, typically ranging between 12% and 28%, indicating periodic aggressive investment in growth or customer acquisition.
Operating Income and Non-Operating Items
Operating income shifted from a deep deficit of -50.39% in March 2021 to consistently positive margins in most subsequent quarters, with notable peaks exceeding 40% in September quarters. Interest income has grown significantly as a percentage of revenue, rising from 0.34% in early 2021 to a sustained range between 5% and 9%, contributing positively to the pre-tax margin.
Net Income and Extraordinary Events
Net income demonstrates extreme volatility due to non-recurring items. A significant peak occurred in September 2023, reaching 128.76% of revenue, which is attributable to a substantial tax benefit of 79.33%. Conversely, the December 2023 period shows a net loss of -15.73% driven by the aforementioned spike in general and administrative expenses.