Brokerages Set Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) Price Target at $157.67

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-eight research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, thirteen have assigned a hold recommendation, twenty-two have assigned a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $157.6667.

Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Wedbush raised shares of Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Tigress Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $200.00 to $185.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. HSBC downgraded shares of Airbnb from a “hold” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Airbnb from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Elinor Mertz sold 7,433 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.24, for a total transaction of $1,012,671.92. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 449,040 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $61,177,209.60. This represents a 1.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.45, for a total transaction of $35,894,250.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 3,182,355 shares in the company, valued at $431,049,984.75. This trade represents a 7.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 1,612,370 shares of company stock valued at $217,546,338 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Airbnb

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ABNB. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the first quarter worth $258,000. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 55.8% during the first quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 12,161 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,453,000 after buying an additional 4,353 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 18.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,866 shares of the company’s stock worth $776,000 after buying an additional 927 shares in the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the second quarter worth $411,000. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 9.8% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 54,054 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,153,000 after buying an additional 4,811 shares in the last quarter. 80.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Airbnb Stock Up 0.1%

NASDAQ:ABNB opened at $133.72 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $80.59 billion, a PE ratio of 32.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.16. Airbnb has a twelve month low of $110.81 and a twelve month high of $147.25. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company’s 50 day moving average is $134.28 and its two-hundred day moving average is $130.63.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by ($0.05). The business 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%. The firm’s revenue was up 17.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.24 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Airbnb will post 4.91 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Brokerages continue to rate Airbnb at an average of “Moderate Buy,” signaling that analysts remain broadly constructive on the company’s outlook. Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Brian Chesky’s plans to start an AI venture could be seen as strategically important if Airbnb applies new AI tools to product design, personalization, or user experience. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Plans to Start a New AI Company
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high, suggesting continued support from large investors and reducing concerns about broad-based selling pressure.
• Neutral Sentiment: Airbnb’s latest quarter showed strong revenue growth but an EPS miss, making the stock reaction more dependent on whether investors focus on growth or profitability.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ consensus price target remains well above the current trading range, which leaves room for upside but does not guarantee near-term movement.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Brian Chesky sold 62,764 shares, and Director Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares, which can pressure sentiment because insider selling sometimes signals limited near-term upside. SEC filing for Joseph Gebbia sale SEC filing for Brian Chesky sales
• Negative Sentiment: Airbnb recently missed analyst EPS estimates, keeping some pressure on the stock as investors assess whether margins can keep up with revenue growth.

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.