Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Insider Sells $1,980,029.45 in Stock

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.43, for a total transaction of $1,980,029.45. Following the transaction, the insider owned 12,370 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,798,969.10. This trade represents a 52.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Nathan Blecharczyk also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, July 6th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.37, for a total value of $2,020,057.55.
• On Friday, June 26th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 31,033 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.43, for a total value of $4,544,162.19.
• On Thursday, June 25th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 2,113 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.09, for a total value of $306,575.17.
• On Wednesday, June 24th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 88,366 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.81, for a total value of $12,884,646.46.
• On Wednesday, May 20th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 2,739 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.40, for a total value of $359,904.60.
• On Monday, May 11th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 627 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.67, for a total value of $91,335.09.
• On Friday, May 8th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 60,136 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.70, for a total value of $8,761,815.20.

Airbnb Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of ABNB opened at $152.08 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $141.24 and its 200 day moving average is $134.98. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Airbnb, Inc. has a 12-month low of $110.81 and a 12-month high of $156.50. The company has a market capitalization of $91.66 billion, a PE ratio of 37.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.14.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last posted its quarterly 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). Airbnb had a return on equity of 31.24% and a net margin of 19.90%.The business had revenue of $2.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.24 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Airbnb, Inc. will post 4.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ABNB has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Benchmark raised their target price on shares of Airbnb from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Oppenheimer upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $180.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Airbnb from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Airbnb from $178.00 to $181.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 price objective on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $160.65.

More Airbnb News

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on Airbnb from $157 to $163 while maintaining a neutral rating, implying additional upside from recent levels. The higher target suggests the firm sees improving earnings or operating prospects, even though it does not recommend aggressively buying the stock. UBS raises Airbnb price target
• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb is expected to report quarterly results next week, and earnings previews from Zacks indicate the company has favorable conditions for a potential beat. Investors are looking for continued revenue growth and profitability after the latest quarter’s revenue increased 17.9% year over year. Airbnb earnings expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target from $120 to $125 but retained an underweight rating. The target increase is modest and still places the stock well above the firm’s valuation estimate, underscoring disagreement on Airbnb’s growth outlook. Morgan Stanley raises Airbnb price target
• Negative Sentiment: Director Joseph Gebbia sold 265,000 shares for approximately $38.6 million, reducing his direct ownership by 12.66%. The sale follows additional large transactions and may weigh on sentiment ahead of earnings, although insider sales can also reflect planned diversification rather than weaker fundamentals. Joseph Gebbia insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Airbnb trades at a premium valuation relative to Booking Holdings, while regulatory risks facing short-term rentals remain a concern. Morgan Stanley’s underweight stance reinforces worries that current expectations may already price in much of the company’s growth. Airbnb versus Booking

Institutional Trading of Airbnb

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. ORG Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 97.0% in the 4th quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 195 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the period. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in Airbnb by 143.6% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Airbnb in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Airbnb by 96.3% in the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 214 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the period. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 397.7% during the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 175 shares in 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.