Tesla Stock and Airbnb Jump 15% As Earnings Increase

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The Airbnb stock has jumped higher after the close after beating earnings estimates, despite soft Q1 projection, while the Tesla stock is also up by 15% in the last two days.

Airbnb shares surged 20% after Q4 earnings

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Airbnb Surges 15% After Strong Q4 Results

Airbnb shares soared 15% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue and earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The platform recorded 111 million nights and experiences booked, exceeding the 108.7 million forecast by StreetAccount and marking a 12% year-over-year increase. Airbnb’s gross booking value, which includes host earnings, service fees, cleaning charges, and taxes, also showed strong growth.

Airbnb Q4 2024 Earnings Overview

  • EPS: $0.73 (beat; expected $0.58).
  • Revenue: $2.50B (beat; expected $2.42B).
  • Stock Reaction: Shares surged 14% in after-hours trading.

Meta Extends Winning Streak, Tesla Rebounds

Meta continued its impressive rally, closing higher for the 19th consecutive day. The stock has gained over 24% year-to-date, with an 18% rise during this winning streak.

Tesla, which had been on a downtrend since mid-December, has staged a sharp comeback, jumping 15% in just two days. After opening with an upward gap, the stock extended gains today, rebounding strongly from the $322 level and adding more than $50 in value.

Applovin Skyrockets on Earnings Beat

Applovin shares surged 24% today following a strong earnings report after yesterday’s close. The stock is now up 45.65% for the year, building on its massive 712.62% gain from last year.

Other Notable Earnings Reports

  • Coinbase (COIN): Net revenue $2.20B (beat; expected $1.87B). Shares down 1.38% after hours.
  • Palo Alto Networks (PANW): EPS $0.81 (beat; expected $0.78), revenue $2.26B (beat; expected $2.24B). Shares fell 4.23% after hours.
  • Roku (ROKU): EBITDA $77.5M (beat; expected $34.9M), revenue $1.20B (beat; expected $1.15B). Shares gained 12.90 points.
  • Applied Materials (AMAT): EPS $2.38 (beat; expected $2.29), revenue $7.17B (beat; expected $7.14B). Shares surged 16%.

US Stock Market Performance

  • Dow Jones: +355 points (+0.8%) at 44,711.
  • S&P 500: +63 points (+1%) at 6,115, just 3 points shy of record close.
  • NASDAQ: +296 points (+1.5%) at 19,945.
  • Russell 2000 (Small-Caps): +26 points (+1.17%) at 2,282.

Conclusion

Airbnb delivered a strong quarter, significantly beating expectations on both earnings and revenue, driving a 14% post-market rally. Broader market sentiment was positive, with major indices closing higher, nearing record levels. While most tech and growth stocks posted gains, Palo Alto Networks stood out with a post-earnings decline, suggesting mixed investor sentiment within the sector.

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