Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Director Joseph Gebbia Sells 265,000 Shares of Stock

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) Director Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.70, for a total value of $38,610,500.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,828,518 shares in the company, valued at approximately $266,415,072.60. This represents a 12.66% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Joseph Gebbia also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, July 28th, Joseph Gebbia sold 1,828,303 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.67, for a total value of $277,298,716.01.
• On Tuesday, July 7th, Joseph Gebbia sold 2,460 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total value of $369,000.00.
• On Thursday, July 2nd, Joseph Gebbia sold 27,733 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.01, for a total value of $4,160,227.33.
• On Monday, June 29th, Joseph Gebbia sold 294,903 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $148.43, for a total value of $43,772,452.29.
• On Monday, June 15th, Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.51, for a total value of $36,705,150.00.
• On Monday, June 1st, Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.45, for a total value of $35,894,250.00.
• On Tuesday, May 26th, Joseph Gebbia sold 2,860 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.44, for a total transaction of $381,638.40.
• On Monday, May 18th, Joseph Gebbia sold 54,000 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.86, for a total transaction of $7,282,440.00.
• On Monday, May 4th, Joseph Gebbia sold 58,000 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $140.37, for a total transaction of $8,141,460.00.

Airbnb Trading Down 0.1%

ABNB stock opened at $153.01 on Thursday. Airbnb, Inc. has a 12 month low of $110.81 and a 12 month high of $156.50. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $140.88 and its 200 day moving average is $134.89. The company has a market capitalization of $92.22 billion, a PE ratio of 37.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 1.44.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by ($0.05). The company had revenue of $2.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.62 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 19.90% and a return on equity of 31.24%. Airbnb’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.24 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Airbnb, Inc. will post 4.93 EPS for the current year.

Airbnb News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary highlights Airbnb’s growth potential, including its global marketplace, expanding travel offerings and possibility of entering another major growth cycle. The stock is trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signaling sustained investor momentum. Airbnb Momentum Opens a Bigger Debate
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high at approximately 80.8%, with several investment firms adding to their positions. Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $160.23, above the stock’s recent trading level.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention has increased, with Airbnb appearing among the most-watched stocks on Zacks and options activity drawing scrutiny. These reports may increase trading interest but do not identify a clear fundamental catalyst. Airbnb Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Airbnb trades at a premium valuation relative to Booking Holdings, while investors remain concerned about regulatory pressure affecting short-term rentals. The comparison suggests Booking may offer greater scale and a lower multiple, making Airbnb’s valuation more difficult to justify. Airbnb vs. Booking
• Negative Sentiment: Director Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares for approximately $38.6 million, reducing his holdings by 12.7%. Insider Nathan Blecharczyk also sold 13,615 shares and has made multiple sales in recent months. While insider sales do not necessarily signal weaker fundamentals, the pattern can weigh on sentiment.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ABNB has been the topic of several research reports. Rodman & Renshaw began coverage on Airbnb in a report on Monday, May 4th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Cantor Fitzgerald raised Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. HC Wainwright upgraded Airbnb to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Tigress Financial decreased their price objective on Airbnb from $200.00 to $185.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Airbnb currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $160.23.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI raised its position in shares of Airbnb by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 5,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $727,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares in the last quarter. Patton Fund Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 4.3% in the 4th quarter. Patton Fund Management Inc. now owns 1,874 shares of the company’s stock valued at $254,000 after buying an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. BOKF NA boosted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 11.0% in the 4th quarter. BOKF NA now owns 787 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,000 after buying an additional 78 shares in the last quarter. Yoder Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Airbnb by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Yoder Wealth Management Inc. now owns 26,389 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,582,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC grew its position in shares of Airbnb by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 8,295 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,007,000 after buying an additional 86 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Airbnb Company Profile

Airbnb, Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) operates a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering short-term lodging, unique accommodations and related travel experiences. The company’s core platform enables individuals and professional property managers to list private homes, apartments, single rooms and entire properties, while providing search, booking and payment processing for guests. Airbnb earns revenue primarily through service fees charged to guests and hosts and offers tools to facilitate reservations, communications, and logistics between parties.

Beyond accommodations, Airbnb has expanded its product portfolio to include curated experiences led by local hosts, higher-end offerings such as Airbnb Luxe, and programs aimed at enhancing quality and safety like Airbnb Plus.