Airbnb rakes in more than $1 billion in revenue during Q3

Airbnb booked more than $1 billion in revenue during the third quarter of 2018, the company said Friday, marking the company's strongest quarter since its founding in 2008, CNBC reports.

Why it matters: This is the first time Airbnb has publicly shared a snapshot of its revenue, according to CNBC, and comes as the company is headed for an IPO, expected next year.