Airbnb (ABNB) Stock Analysis

September 7, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Airbnb (ABNB): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Airbnb (ABNB)
Profile Item	ABNB
Name	Airbnb Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Consumer Discretionary
GICS Industry Group	Consumer Services
GICS Industry	Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS Sub-Industry	Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
Market Capitalization	108.94 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	December 10, 2020
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ABNB

GSPC

Airbnb (ABNB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Airbnb (ABNB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Airbnb (ABNB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	45.12%	-8.60%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	11.10%	4.76%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	2.86%	1.65%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ABNB

GSPC

Airbnb (ABNB) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Airbnb (ABNB) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	34.36%	45.89%
Beta (5Y)	1.23	1.05
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-60.19%	-59.22%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. ABNB is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.19	-0.26
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.04	-0.38

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) posts ROE of 34.54%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

34.54%

Group distribution

Max: 59.09%
ABNB: 34.54%
Q3: 31.70%
Median: 14.44%
Q1: 2.11%
Min: -37.58%

Largest peers

RCL: 44.67%
ABNB: 34.54%
DASH: 8.89%
MCD: --
BKNG: --
SBUX: --
MAR: --

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on ROE within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) keeps 20.45% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

20.45%

Group distribution

Max: 28.43%
ABNB: 20.45%
Q3: 13.02%
Median: 5.92%
Q1: 1.17%
Min: -15.39%

Largest peers

MAR: 35.03%
MCD: 31.72%
BKNG: 25.53%
RCL: 23.54%
ABNB: 20.45%
DASH: 5.29%
SBUX: 5.17%

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on net margin within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) turns 21.01% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

21.01%

Group distribution

Max: 46.49%
Q3: 22.12%
ABNB: 21.01%
Median: 13.10%
Q1: 5.81%
Min: -12.94%

Largest peers

MAR: 65.28%
MCD: 46.49%
BKNG: 34.41%
RCL: 27.07%
ABNB: 21.01%
SBUX: 12.92%
DASH: 3.86%

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on operating margin within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	34.54%	14.44%
ROA (TTM)	6.14%	4.80%
Net Margin (TTM)	20.45%	5.92%
Operating Margin (TTM)	21.01%	13.10%
Gross Margin (TTM)	82.90%	43.95%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Airbnb (ABNB) grew revenue 10.26%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Airbnb (ABNB): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Airbnb (ABNB) grew earnings per share -74.94%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.

Airbnb (ABNB): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Consumer Services industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	10.26%	6.55%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	13.38%	10.44%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-74.94%	10.50%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-28.26%	13.72%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Airbnb (ABNB) has current ratio of 1.41, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

1.41

Group distribution

Max: 3.37
Q3: 1.83
ABNB: 1.41
Median: 1.03
Q1: 0.69
Min: 0.20

Largest peers

ABNB: 1.41
DASH: 1.37
BKNG: 1.09
MCD: 1.08
SBUX: 0.76
MAR: 0.54
RCL: 0.21

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on current ratio within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Airbnb (ABNB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.32

Group distribution

Max: 7.30
Q3: 3.36
Median: 1.29
Q1: 0.38
ABNB: 0.32
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

RCL: 2.25
DASH: 0.33
ABNB: 0.32
MCD: --
BKNG: --
SBUX: --
MAR: --

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.41	1.03
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.32	1.29
Net Debt / EBITDA	-3.47	3.27

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 3.85%
Q3: 1.76%
ABNB: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

MCD: 2.83%
SBUX: 2.34%
RCL: 1.88%
BKNG: 0.82%
MAR: 0.82%
ABNB: 0.00%
DASH: 0.00%

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on dividend yield within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 86.96%
Q3: 36.18%
ABNB: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SBUX: 142.77%
MCD: 59.71%
RCL: 30.88%
MAR: 28.36%
BKNG: 17.86%
ABNB: 0.00%
DASH: 0.00%

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on payout ratio within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) trades at P/E ratio of 41.54, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

41.54

Group distribution

Max: 60.39
ABNB: 41.54
Q3: 34.17
Median: 21.32
Q1: 16.01
Min: 3.46

Largest peers

DASH: 110.85
SBUX: 60.39
ABNB: 41.54
MAR: 34.84
BKNG: 21.45
MCD: 20.79
RCL: 16.37

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on P/E ratio within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) trades at 8.28 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

8.28

Group distribution

ABNB: 8.28
Max: 6.53
Q3: 3.09
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.72
Min: 0.08

Largest peers

MAR: 11.88
ABNB: 8.28
MCD: 6.53
DASH: 5.77
BKNG: 5.30
RCL: 3.80
SBUX: 3.11

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on P/S ratio within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Airbnb (ABNB) trades at 13.76 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

13.76

Group distribution

ABNB: 13.76
Max: 11.22
Q3: 5.58
Median: 2.56
Q1: 1.11
Min: -3.99

Largest peers

ABNB: 13.76
DASH: 9.25
RCL: 6.93
BKNG: -13.59
SBUX: -15.52
MAR: -19.47
MCD: -176.83

Where Airbnb (ABNB) stands on P/B ratio within its Consumer Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Airbnb (ABNB) metric values compared with Consumer Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: ABNB	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	41.54	21.32
P/S Ratio (TTM)	8.28	1.69
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	13.76	2.56
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.94%	4.15%