Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Insider Sells 100,889 Shares of Company Stock

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 100,889 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.83, for a total value of $19,252,647.87. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 20,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,924,800.61. This trade represents a 83.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

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

  • On Monday, November 9th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,625 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $194.37, for a total transaction of $2,648,291.25.
  • On Monday, October 26th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total transaction of $2,325,578.15.
  • On Monday, October 12th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.18, for a total transaction of $2,248,925.70.
  • On Monday, September 28th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $156.82, for a total transaction of $2,135,104.30.
  • On Monday, September 14th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $172.36, for a total transaction of $2,346,681.40.
  • On Monday, August 31st, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $187.27, for a total transaction of $2,549,681.05.
  • On Friday, August 28th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 57,160 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.71, for a total value of $10,900,983.60.
  • On Wednesday, August 26th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 19,659 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.73, for a total value of $3,749,561.07.
  • On Tuesday, August 25th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 202,652 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.28, for a total value of $38,560,622.56.
  • On Monday, August 24th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 150,640 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.94, for a total value of $28,763,201.60.

Airbnb Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ABNB traded down $3.39 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $186.90. 4,443,993 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,454,430. Airbnb, Inc. has a 1-year low of $110.81 and a 1-year high of $197.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.73 and a quick ratio of 1.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $111.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.93, a PEG ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.26. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $169.16 and its 200-day moving average price is $148.26.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.31. The firm had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.75 billion. Airbnb had a return on equity of 38.94% and a net margin of 23.02%. The company’s revenue was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.21 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Airbnb, Inc. will post 5.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $210.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Susquehanna upped their target price on shares of Airbnb from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Airbnb from $170.00 to $202.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. Benchmark raised their price target on shares of Airbnb from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Barclays raised their price target on shares of Airbnb from $150.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Airbnb presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $195.46.

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Institutional Trading of Airbnb

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Rothschild Investment LLC boosted its stake in Airbnb by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 27,627 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,438,000 after buying an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Wedmont Private Capital grew its position in Airbnb by 1.7% in the second quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 4,517 shares of the company’s stock valued at $671,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the period. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI raised its stake in Airbnb by 1.3% during the first quarter. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI now owns 5,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $727,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its stake in Airbnb by 11.4% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 800 shares of the company’s stock worth $114,000 after acquiring an additional 82 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fermata Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 5.7% during the third quarter. Fermata Advisors LLC now owns 1,645 shares of the company’s stock valued at $264,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Airbnb reported third-quarter earnings and revenue above analyst expectations, with revenue up 18.9% year over year, and authorized a $12 billion share repurchase program. The results and buyback helped lift shares previously. Why Airbnb stock is up today
  • Positive Sentiment: CEO Brian Chesky said AI-assistant improvements reduced customer-support cost per booking by 17% year over year, pointing to potential efficiency gains and margin support. Airbnb reduces customer support cost per booking
  • Positive Sentiment: Rothschild Redburn upgraded Airbnb from “sell” to “neutral” and raised its price target from $135 to $190, acknowledging its prior cautious view had been wrong over the past year. Redburn revises its Airbnb stance
  • Neutral Sentiment: Airbnb and other platforms report very little use of third-party AI agents to book travel or handle errands so far. That suggests limited near-term disruption, but also indicates AI-agent bookings are not yet a meaningful growth driver. AI agents see little use on travel platforms
  • Negative Sentiment: Travel stocks, including Airbnb, came under pressure after reports that OpenAI acquired AI travel-planning platform Odessia. Investors may worry that AI companies could become stronger competitors in travel discovery and bookings. Travel stocks fall on OpenAI acquisition report

About Airbnb

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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.

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