Jon Quast

I know it hasn't performed great in recent years, but I think that it will eventually

catch up.

Let's talk about one of the traits I like of a hidden gem, and that's reasonable growth in an expanding market.

Airbnb is growing its revenue at a double-digit pace, 10% in the most recent quarter, expecting high single-digit in the upcoming quarter.

It's not red hot, but that is reasonable growth.

There's market research pointing to ongoing growth in this space as a whole.

And AirDNA is one of the third parties that puts out reports on this.

And what's so interesting to me is that AirDNA has showed that there are rental property owners who are willing to put...

they're listing on multiple platforms.

That's the majority.

But if you're only listing exclusively, you're not listing with Airbnb's competitors.

You're listing on Airbnb exclusively.

It's either Airbnb alone or Airbnb Plus, but never without Airbnb.

That, to me, shows the moat here.

One of the reasons I like it in this expanding market.

Yeah, for sure.

I also like companies that exhibit this trait of having this relentless drive and curiosity to finding new business opportunities.

Airbnb is definitely one of those.

It's invested $200 million this year in experiences and services.

When you look at its bookings in the third quarter, half weren't attached to a place to stay.