Key Points
- Airbnb Chief Accounting Officer David Bernstein sold 1,756 shares for $293,919, reducing his position by 3.85%; he still owns 43,899 shares.
- In its latest reported quarter, Airbnb beat earnings and revenue estimates, posting EPS of $1.37 and revenue of $3.61 billion, up 16.3% year over year.
- Analysts’ consensus rating was “Moderate Buy”, with an average price target of $182.65; recent targets included $200 from Susquehanna and $215 from Jefferies.
Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB - Get Free Report) CAO David Bernstein sold 1,756 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, November 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.38, for a total transaction of $293,919.28. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 43,899 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,347,814.62. The trade was a 3.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.
Airbnb Stock Up 5.6%
Airbnb stock opened at $176.37 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $105.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.26. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $169.32 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $147.22. Airbnb, Inc. has a 1-year low of $110.81 and a 1-year high of $193.45. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.37 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $3.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.58 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 20.45% and a return on equity of 33.38%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.03 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts predict that Airbnb, Inc. will post 5.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
ABNB has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on Airbnb from $175.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Susquehanna increased their price objective on Airbnb from $170.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a "positive" rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Rosenblatt Securities started coverage on Airbnb in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $220.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Phillip Securities lowered Airbnb from a "hold" rating to a "moderate sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Airbnb presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $182.65.
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Airbnb News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Airbnb has added more than 1 million listings to American Express Travel. Eligible U.S. cardholders can earn Membership Rewards points and receive statement credits on qualifying Airbnb bookings, giving the company access to Amex’s travel customers and a potential new booking channel. Airbnb brings over 1 million listings to a major card travel portal
- Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $181 from $172, while keeping a neutral rating. The higher target is a modestly supportive analyst signal, though the neutral rating indicates limited conviction. UBS price-target update
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are looking for Q3 updates on travel demand, bookings, and AI-related improvements. Previews see these as potential supports for results, but note that higher costs could weigh on margins; the actual results are due Nov. 5. Airbnb to report Q3 earnings: what’s in store for the stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Options-market data cited by Barchart suggests investors are bracing for a potentially downward move after earnings. This reflects event risk and expectations—not a confirmed forecast of Airbnb’s results or share-price direction. Barchart options data ahead of earnings
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Brian Chesky said his “founder mode” leadership approach contributed to the departure of executives who did not want to work under it. The comments may draw attention to leadership and retention risks, although they describe past challenges. Airbnb CEO discusses founder mode and executive departures
- Negative Sentiment: Chief Accounting Officer David Bernstein sold 1,756 shares, reducing his holdings by 3.85%. He still owns 43,899 shares, so the sale is a limited insider signal. SEC filing on David Bernstein’s stock sale
Institutional Trading of Airbnb
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wedmont Private Capital increased its stake in Airbnb by 1.7% in the 2nd quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 4,517 shares of the company's stock valued at $671,000 after buying an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI lifted its position in shares of Airbnb by 1.3% during the 1st quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 5,754 shares of the company's stock worth $727,000 after buying an additional 76 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 11.4% in the 2nd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 800 shares of the company's stock worth $114,000 after buying an additional 82 shares during the last quarter. Fermata Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter. Fermata Advisors LLC now owns 1,645 shares of the company's stock worth $264,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norman Fields Gottscho Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 3.0% in the 2nd quarter. Norman Fields Gottscho Capital Management LLC now owns 3,085 shares of the company's stock worth $441,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.76% of the company's stock.
About Airbnb
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Airbnb, Inc operates a global online marketplace that connects guests seeking accommodations and travel activities with hosts and service providers. Its platform enables users to search for, book and review a broad range of stays, including private rooms, entire homes, apartments and other distinctive properties.
In addition to lodging, Airbnb offers experiences and activities hosted by local individuals and businesses. The company also provides tools and services that help hosts create listings, manage bookings, communicate with guests and receive payments.
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