Airbnb tops revenue estimates, but Middle East cancellations rise due to Iran war

Brian Chesky, co-founder and chief executive officer of Airbnb Inc., during a news conference in Los Angeles, California, US, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airbnb reported mixed first-quarter results after the bell on Thursday and warned of regional weakness spurred by the war in Iran. Here's how the company did versus the LSEG estimates: Earnings per share : 26 cents vs. 29 cents expected Revenue : $2.68 billion vs. …