Insider Selling: Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) CEO Sells 200,000 Shares

Posted by on Aug 11th, 2026

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) CEO Brian Chesky sold 200,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.79, for a total transaction of $34,958,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 10,501,685 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,835,589,521.15. This trade represents a 1.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

Brian Chesky also recently made the following trade(s):

  • On Friday, August 7th, Brian Chesky sold 20,000 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.61, for a total transaction of $3,472,200.00.
  • On Monday, June 15th, Brian Chesky sold 30,743 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.40, for a total transaction of $4,254,831.20.
  • On Tuesday, June 9th, Brian Chesky sold 4,195 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.71, for a total value of $569,303.45.
  • On Monday, June 8th, Brian Chesky sold 37,704 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.34, for a total value of $5,102,859.36.
  • On Friday, June 5th, Brian Chesky sold 16,515 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.17, for a total value of $2,232,332.55.
  • On Thursday, June 4th, Brian Chesky sold 64,333 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.14, for a total transaction of $8,758,294.62.
  • On Tuesday, June 2nd, Brian Chesky sold 62,764 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.00, for a total transaction of $8,410,376.00.
  • On Monday, June 1st, Brian Chesky sold 15,226 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.62, for a total value of $2,080,176.12.
  • On Monday, June 1st, Brian Chesky sold 184,513 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.80, for a total value of $25,056,865.40.
  • On Friday, May 29th, Brian Chesky sold 4,774 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.16, for a total value of $645,253.84.

Airbnb Price Performance

ABNB stock traded up $0.28 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $184.98. 8,023,273 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,581,880. 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, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $110.81 and a fifty-two week high of $187.12. The stock has a market cap of $111.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.04, a PEG ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.14. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $145.93 and its 200-day moving average price is $136.63.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.11. Airbnb had a return on equity of 33.38% and a net margin of 20.45%.The company had revenue of $3.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.58 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.03 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts predict that Airbnb, Inc. will post 5.17 earnings per share for the current year.

More Airbnb News

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Results exceeded expectations: Airbnb reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $3.61 billion, up about 16% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $1.37 surpassed the $1.26 consensus estimate. Gross booking value also rose roughly 16% to $27.2 billion, and adjusted EBITDA exceeded forecasts. Why Airbnb ABNB Stock Is Up Today
  • Positive Sentiment: Higher full-year outlook: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to at least the mid-teens, reinforcing the view that Airbnb’s growth has reaccelerated after a period of slower expansion. Airbnb Hit a Four-Year High After Raising Its Full-Year Outlook
  • Positive Sentiment: AI and platform expansion are supporting the growth narrative: CEO Brian Chesky said AI is improving Airbnb’s products and customer experience, while the company is adding hotel listings and travel-related services to become a broader “one-stop shop.” Investors view these initiatives as potential sources of additional bookings and revenue. Airbnb Has Added Thousands of New Hotel Listings
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are mixed: Wedbush and other firms raised their targets following the earnings beat, while DA Davidson maintained a Buy rating. However, BMO retained a Market Perform rating and lifted its target only to $165, below the stock’s recent trading level. Airbnb Stock Jumps Despite BMO Target Trailing Market Price
  • Negative Sentiment: Valuation is a key risk: After the rally, Airbnb trades at a premium valuation, making further gains dependent on sustained high growth and successful execution. Some analysts caution that the current price leaves limited room for disappointment. Airbnb Has Been on a Tear, But There’s One Key Reason to Wait
  • Negative Sentiment: Brand dilution remains a concern: Expanding into hotels and third-party amenities could broaden Airbnb’s addressable market, but may also weaken its distinctive home-sharing identity and increase competitive pressure.

Institutional Trading of Airbnb

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ABNB. 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 purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. 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 acquiring an additional 105 shares during the period. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its position in Airbnb by 397.7% during 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 in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Airbnb from $160.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $200.00 target price on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Airbnb from $120.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Susquehanna upped their price target on Airbnb from $170.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Benchmark boosted their target price on Airbnb from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $172.00.

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Airbnb Company Profile

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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.

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