Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its target price raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $170.00 to $202.00 in a research note issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 6.32% from the company’s current price.

ABNB has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price target on Airbnb from $200.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Wedbush lifted their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $200.00 to $237.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. HSBC upped their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $162.00 to $177.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Gordon Haskett increased their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $146.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $185.00 target price on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $193.85.

Airbnb Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ABNB traded up $19.86 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $189.99. The stock had a trading volume of 12,748,005 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,330,645. Airbnb has a twelve month low of $110.81 and a twelve month high of $193.45. The stock has a market cap of $113.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.18, a PEG ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.26. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $168.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $147.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.31. Airbnb had a return on equity of 33.38% and a net margin of 20.45%. The firm had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.75 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.21 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Airbnb will post 5.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Airbnb

In other Airbnb news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total value of $2,325,578.15. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 20,567 shares in the company, valued at $3,513,049.27. The trade was a 39.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CAO David C. Bernstein sold 1,756 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.38, for a total transaction of $293,919.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 43,899 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,347,814.62. This trade represents a 3.85% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 524,377 shares of company stock valued at $98,303,710. 27.21% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Airbnb

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in ABNB. Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its position in Airbnb by 96.3% in the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 214 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Group LTD bought a new position in Airbnb in the first quarter worth approximately $29,000. Putney Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Airbnb in the third quarter worth approximately $32,000. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in Airbnb in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Airbnb in the first quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 80.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb reported Q3 revenue of $4.87 billion, up 18.9% year over year and above estimates. Adjusted earnings of $3.16 per share also beat forecasts. Booking demand strengthened, with nights booked up 16%, marking the company’s fastest revenue growth in more than three years. Airbnb Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from the mid teens and forecast Q4 revenue of $3.22 billion to $3.28 billion. Executives described the business as “back in growth mode,” citing resilient global travel demand and stronger bookings. Airbnb raises its annual outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a $12 billion stock buyback, which could support shareholder returns. Management also pointed to AI-driven efficiency and hotel expansion as opportunities to improve operations and broaden growth. Q3 highlights, buyback and growth plans
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets after the results, including Oppenheimer, Citi and RBC, reinforcing the view that accelerating growth could support further gains. Analysts raise Airbnb price targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, arguing that valuation may limit upside despite the stronger outlook. Commentary also flagged possible effects from currency movements and a payment feature on reported results; these are potential caveats, not evidence that demand has weakened. Analysis of Q3 results and potential caveats

Airbnb Company Profile

Airbnb operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering short-term stays and other travel-related services. Listings include apartments, houses, rooms and distinctive accommodations, with options ranging from brief visits to longer stays. The platform also offers bookable experiences in destinations around the world.

Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, Airbnb was started by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia. The company serves guests and hosts in more than 220 countries and regions, providing tools for listing properties, managing reservations and handling payments.

Brian Chesky is Airbnb’s co-founder and chief executive officer.