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Airbnb (ABNB) R&D spending by quarter
Airbnb's R&D spending was $664M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $568M (Q1 2025) to $672M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $664M | -1% | +13% |
| Q2 2026 | $672M | +5% | +10% |
| Q1 2026 | $638M | +8% | +12% |
| Q4 2025 | $589M | +0.3% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $587M | -4% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $610M | +7% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $568M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Airbnb, Q3 2026: revenue $4.9B (+19% year over year), operating margin 41.5%, net earnings $1.9B, operating cash flow $1.5B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Airbnb's R&D spending?
Airbnb's R&D spending was $664M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1% from Q2 2026.
How has Airbnb's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $568M (Q1 2025) to $672M (Q2 2026).