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Airbnb, Expedia Beat On Earnings. One Stock Rises, The Other Sinks

PAOLO CONFINO

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Two travel giants—Airbnb and Expedia—reported Q4 2025 earnings on Thursday, both surpassing Wall Street’s revenue and profit forecasts, yet their stock performances sharply diverged post-announcement. Airbnb’s shares rose over 5% in after-hours trading, buoyed by stronger-than-expected bookings growth and optimistic 2026 guidance, signaling resilience in its short-term rental model despite economic uncertainty. Expedia’s stock dropped nearly 8% despite beating estimates, as investors reacted to weaker forward-looking projections and rising operational costs, overshadowing its solid quarterly performance. Analysts attributed the split to contrasting market perceptions: Airbnb’s direct-to-consumer approach and global expansion were favored, while Expedia’s reliance on traditional travel agency partnerships raised concerns. The earnings highlight a widening gap in investor confidence between platform-driven disruptors and legacy travel intermediaries, even when both deliver financial wins.

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