Analysts Set Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) PT at $157.96

Shares of Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-nine research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have given a hold rating, twenty-three have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $158.36.

ABNB has been the topic of several research reports. Raymond James Financial upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “market perform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Tigress Financial lowered their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $200.00 to $185.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, CICC Research initiated coverage on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Friday, June 5th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $165.00 target price for the company.

Airbnb Price Performance

ABNB opened at $148.93 on Friday. Airbnb has a one year low of $110.81 and a one year high of $150.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a current ratio of 1.44. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $137.87 and its 200-day moving average is $133.58. The company has a market capitalization of $89.76 billion, a PE ratio of 36.68, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.14.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $2.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.62 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 19.90% and a return on equity of 31.24%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.24 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Airbnb will post 4.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb is benefiting from a World Cup-related hosting boost, with the company offering $750 incentives to Americans to open their homes and hosts reportedly earning around $3,000 on average. That highlights strong short-term demand for its marketplace and could support investor sentiment around revenue growth. Article: Airbnb offered $750 to Americans to open up their homes during the World Cup—mostly women took it up and now they’re earning thousands
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Brian Chesky’s comments that Airbnb can become an “Amazon for services” reinforce the company’s long-term growth story beyond home rentals, including hotels, car rentals, grocery delivery, luggage storage, and AI features. Article: Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)’s Chesky says App can become an ‘Amazon for services’
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst commentary remains supportive, with Robert W. Baird raising its price target to $160 and reiterating an Outperform rating, suggesting Wall Street still sees upside for Airbnb from travel demand and platform expansion.
• Neutral Sentiment: Airbnb continues to attract broad investor attention, including comparisons with other travel and consumer stocks, but these pieces are mostly framing articles rather than direct catalysts for the shares. Article: Airbnb vs. MGM Resorts International: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling is the main caution signal: director Joseph Gebbia sold 294,903 shares, and director Kenneth Chenault sold 8,346 shares. Large insider sales can weigh on sentiment because they may be read as reduced confidence or a desire to lock in gains.
• Negative Sentiment: Additional insider sales from co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk add to the pressure, reinforcing concerns that recent gains may be meeting some profit-taking from company insiders.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Airbnb news, CEO Brian Chesky sold 265,746 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.22, for a total value of $35,136,936.12. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 11,206,389 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,481,708,753.58. This represents a 2.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph Gebbia sold 294,903 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.43, for a total value of $43,772,452.29. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,622,452 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $389,250,550.36. This represents a 10.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 2,339,621 shares of company stock worth $322,629,605. 27.21% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Merit Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 72.1% in the fourth quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 32,994 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,478,000 after purchasing an additional 13,818 shares in the last quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Airbnb by 30.7% in the third quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 1,035,828 shares of the company’s stock worth $125,770,000 after buying an additional 243,299 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 14.6% during the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,529,652 shares of the company’s stock valued at $185,730,000 after buying an additional 195,055 shares in the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb during the fourth quarter valued at $2,785,000. Finally, North Star Asset Management Inc. raised its position in Airbnb by 13.4% during the fourth quarter. North Star Asset Management Inc. now owns 78,564 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,663,000 after buying an additional 9,294 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

About Airbnb

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.