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$2.5B Bond Offering to Refinance Convertible Notes → Q4 Revenue +12% With FIFA/Olympics Catalysts Ahead

Airbnb raised $2.5 billion in new interest-bearing bonds primarily to fund the repayment of $2 billion in 0% convertible senior notes maturing March 15, 2026, increasing its borrowing costs but extending debt maturity and financial flexibility. Q4 2025 revenue of $2.8 billion grew 12% year-over-year and exceeded forecasts by 2.58%, though EPS of $0.56 missed expectations by 15.15%, causing after-hours volatility. Management forecasts low double-digit revenue growth acceleration in 2026, citing the FIFA World Cup and Milan Olympics as catalysts, with 20 of 23 analysts rating it Buy and a $144.99 average price target, while the stock trades at $128.57 after recovering from the bond-related 5% drop.