Airbnb shares surged more than 14% and recorded their best day ever after the company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.

Airbnb stock soared Friday after the homestay and experiences platform beat fourth-quarter revenue and earnings expectations. Here's what you need to know.

Key Takeaways Airbnb shares moved sharply higher in early trading Friday after the short-term rentals company topped Wall Street’s fourth quarter earnings and revenue expectations amid robust demand across global markets.

Airbnb stock surged after fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations. It has largely missed out on the travel boom but that may be about to change as the short-term rental company positions its app to become the Amazon.

Airbnb expects to make $2.23 billion to $2.27 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2025, below analysts expectations of $2.29 billion, according to FactSet.