Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 202,652 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.28, for a total value of $38,560,622.56. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 179,567 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,168,008.76. This trade represents a 53.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.
Nathan Blecharczyk also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Monday, August 24th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 150,640 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.94, for a total value of $28,763,201.60.
- On Thursday, August 20th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 2,738 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $184.42, for a total transaction of $504,941.96.
- On Monday, August 17th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $182.86, for a total transaction of $2,489,638.90.
- On Friday, August 7th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 531,000 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.41, for a total transaction of $92,611,710.00.
- On Monday, August 3rd, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.80, for a total transaction of $2,066,757.00.
- On Monday, July 20th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.43, for a total transaction of $1,980,029.45.
- On Monday, July 6th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $148.37, for a total transaction of $2,020,057.55.
- On Friday, June 26th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 31,033 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.43, for a total transaction 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.
Airbnb Trading Down 1.3%
Shares of ABNB opened at $188.07 on Thursday. 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 52-week low of $110.81 and a 52-week high of $193.45. The firm has a market cap of $112.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.74, a PEG ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 1.14. The business’s fifty day moving average is $157.12 and its 200-day moving average is $140.97.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on ABNB. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of Airbnb from $168.00 to $217.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $146.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $160.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Rodman & Renshaw began coverage on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Monday, May 4th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $174.03.
Check Out Our Latest Report on Airbnb
Key Stories Impacting Airbnb
Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 8. Investors may look for updates on travel demand, growth initiatives and the company’s outlook. Airbnb to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Airbnb reached a new 12-month high, reflecting strong recent momentum. However, the report provides no new fundamental information to justify additional gains or explain the subsequent pullback. Airbnb Reaches New 12-Month High
- Neutral Sentiment: The reported August short-interest data shows zero shares and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, making it unusable as a meaningful signal of bearish positioning. The figures appear inconsistent rather than evidence of a significant short squeeze or short buildup.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider Nathan Blecharczyk disclosed two sales totaling 353,292 Airbnb shares for approximately $67.3 million at average prices near $190 per share. The filings report substantial reductions in his ownership, which may weigh on sentiment because investors can interpret large insider selling as a sign that the recent rally is being used to realize gains. The transactions do not, by themselves, establish that management expects the business to weaken. SEC insider ownership filing
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new position in shares of Airbnb during the second quarter worth $12,378,000. Serenity Investment Advisors bought a new stake in shares of Airbnb in the second quarter worth $192,000. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in Airbnb by 13,162.3% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 91,253,439 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,058,367,000 after purchasing an additional 90,565,372 shares during the period. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in Airbnb by 27.8% in the second quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,848 shares of the company’s stock valued at $694,000 after purchasing an additional 1,055 shares during the period. Finally, Wedmont Private Capital raised its position in Airbnb by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 4,517 shares of the company’s stock worth $671,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during 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.
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