Airbnb: A Dominating Force in the Travel Industry
Network effects, a powerful brand, and a compelling valuation are all the reasons you need to add shares to your portfolio.
Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) ended 2023 with strong momentum on its side. The popular travel booking platform reported revenue growth of 18% last year, bringing the total to $9.9 billion. It looks like consumer spending remains robust, despite macroeconomic uncertainty.
Dominating the travel industry
At the end of last year, Airbnb gave investors a more accurate glimpse into just how massive its sprawling operation is. The business has a whopping 5 million hosts that have 7.7 million active listings on the site. Services are offered in more than 220 countries and regions across the globe.
Modest valuation vs. high-octane growth
Because shares have gotten so crushed, they trade at what I believe to be a reasonable valuation. As of this writing, the stock sells for a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.7. Given all of Airbnb's favorable attributes, I think investors should take advantage of this reasonable valuation and scoop up shares without hesitation. The stock could continue rewarding shareholders going forward.
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