Jim Cramer praised Airbnb on Mad Money, citing strong travel demand and AI-driven cost savings. Airbnb's second-quarter revenue grew 16.8% year-over-year to $3.61 billion, beating consensus by $30 million, with GAAP EPS of $1.37 exceeding expectations by $0.12. Management guided third-quarter 2026 revenue between $4.69 billion and $4.77 billion, up 15% to 17% year-over-year. Piper Sandler and BMO Capital maintained Hold ratings with price targets of $170 and $165 respectively, citing valuation and margin pressures. Insider Monkey data showed 87 hedge funds held Airbnb in Q1, up from 80, with short interest at 3.12% of float.
Airbnb IncStrong travel demand and AI-driven cost savings highlighted by Cramer, with revenue beating estimates.
