Nov 5, 2026 · 10 min
Earnings guidance splits after-hours winners from losers
Closing Bell Earnings Roundup: Akamai, Airbnb, Sweetgreen
The episode shows how guidance, operating performance, and one legal settlement can reshape investor reactions even when quarterly results beat expectations.
- 1Akamai’s in-line results could not offset weaker guidance, sending shares lower after hours.
- 2Airbnb reported a stronger revenue outlook and improving growth, while its AI-focused strategy drew investor attention.
- 3Lyft’s surprise loss reflected a $118 million California settlement, while Atlassian’s strong quarter failed to prevent a sharp share decline.
Don't miss
Lyft’s quarter would have exceeded expectations without the $118 million California driver-classification settlement, but the charge produced a surprise loss.
The brief
Bloomberg hosts Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec, and Romaine Bostick review the companies moving after the U.S. close, with investor reactions often diverging from headline results.
Akamai’s results were broadly in line, but weaker quarterly guidance pushed shares lower; Airbnb moved higher on a stronger revenue outlook, improving growth, and an AI-focused strategy.
Restaurant operators split sharply: Texas Roadhouse faced softer traffic and missed expectations, while Sweetgreen’s sales showed signs of recovery.
Atlassian delivered a strong quarter and guidance, yet investors pushed its shares sharply lower, underscoring how expectations can outweigh reported performance.
Lyft’s outlook was broadly in line, but a surprise loss tied to a $118 million California driver-classification settlement overshadowed earnings that would otherwise have exceeded expectations.
Weekly email
State of the Pod, every Monday
The week's most-discussed names and stories from podcasts, with the moments behind them. Free, five minutes, unsubscribe in one click.