Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Price Target Raised to $165.00

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its price target increased by BMO Capital Markets from $146.00 to $165.00 in a research note published on Monday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a market perform rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on ABNB. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $190.00 target price on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, August 7th. HSBC cut Airbnb from a “hold” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Scotiabank assumed coverage on Airbnb in a report on Monday, May 4th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $170.00 price target on Airbnb in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $172.00.

Airbnb Trading Down 2.6%

ABNB opened at $180.10 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $146.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $136.96. The company has a market capitalization of $108.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.93, a PEG ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.14. Airbnb has a 52 week low of $110.81 and a 52 week high of $187.12.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.11. Airbnb had a return on equity of 33.38% and a net margin of 20.45%.The business had revenue of $3.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.58 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.03 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Airbnb will post 5.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Joseph Gebbia sold 294,903 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.43, for a total transaction of $43,772,452.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 2,622,452 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $389,250,550.36. This represents a 10.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Brian Chesky sold 265,746 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 directly owned 11,206,389 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,481,708,753.58. The trade was a 2.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 3,164,675 shares of company stock worth $466,636,153. 27.21% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ABNB. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Airbnb by 143.6% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 190 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new position in Airbnb in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in 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 buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 397.7% in the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 175 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wiser Advisor Group LLC purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. 80.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter results remain the main support: Airbnb reported approximately $3.61 billion in revenue, up about 16% year over year, while EPS of $1.37 exceeded the $1.26 consensus estimate. Gross booking value and adjusted EBITDA also surpassed expectations. Why Airbnb ABNB Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and expansion plans support growth: Management lifted its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to at least the mid-teens. Airbnb is also investing in artificial intelligence, hotel listings and additional travel services, potentially broadening bookings and revenue beyond its core home-rental marketplace. Airbnb’s AI Strategy and Hotel Expansion Could Unlock New Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion is divided: Some firms raised price targets or maintained positive ratings after the earnings beat, but BMO retained a neutral view and set a $165 target, below recent trading levels. The broader analyst consensus remains “Moderate Buy,” though targets vary widely. Airbnb Stock Jumps Despite BMO Target Trailing Market Price
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is pressuring the stock: Following a roughly 25% one-month rally and a new 52-week high, Airbnb’s elevated earnings multiple leaves less room for weaker guidance or execution. Some analysts say investors may want to wait for a better entry point. Airbnb Has Been on a Tear, But There’s One Key Reason to Wait
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling adds caution: CEO Brian Chesky, co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk and director Kenneth Chenault collectively sold substantial amounts of stock after the rally. These transactions may reinforce profit-taking concerns, even though insiders continue to hold shares. Airbnb Insider Trading Activity

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.