Airbnb’s Four Profitable Quarters: Proving the Ability to Make Money

Originally published 2023-05-11News with Robin’s brief commentary

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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2023-05-11. Translated 2026-10-27 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文

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Sharing-economy giant Airbnb posted four consecutive profitable quarters. First-quarter 2023 revenue was US$1.82 billion, up 20% and above analysts’ US$1.8 billion forecast. Net income was US$117 million, compared with a US$19 million loss a year earlier and expectations of US$90 million profit. Robin’s one-line conclusion: ultimately, running a business means demonstrating your ability to make money.

Key points

Airbnb recorded four consecutive profitable quarters by Q1 2023.
Revenue of US$1.82 billion and net income of US$117 million exceeded expectations.
A business ultimately needs to demonstrate its ability to make money.

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Full text — English translation

Sharing-economy giant Airbnb has achieved four consecutive profitable quarters. First-quarter revenue was US$1.8 billion, up 20% year over year, with net income of US$120 million. Ultimately, running a business means proving your ability to make money. ---- Airbnb reported Tuesday that first-quarter revenue rose 20% year over year to US$1.82 billion, beating analysts’ forecast of US$1.8 billion. Quarterly net income was US$117 million, compared with a US$19 million net loss a year earlier and a market forecast of US$90 million profit.

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