Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $182.97 According to Brokerages

Posted by Brian Himes on Oct 12th, 2026

Shares of Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the forty-four ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have issued a hold rating, twenty-seven have issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $181.93.

A number of brokerages have issued reports on ABNB. Citizens Jmp lifted their price objective on Airbnb from $190.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. Wedbush raised shares of Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $152.00 to $200.00 in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Airbnb from $186.00 to $185.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. B. Riley Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $210.00 target price (up from $180.00) on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Airbnb in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $170.00 price target for the company.

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Key Headlines Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts have reportedly raised their earnings and revenue estimates ahead of Airbnb’s expected November 2026 results, signaling stronger confidence in operating momentum and potentially supporting the stock. Should Upgraded Earnings Estimates Ahead of 2026 Results Require Action From Airbnb Investors?
Positive Sentiment: Bernstein issued a Buy rating on Airbnb, adding institutional analyst support as investors assess the company’s growth outlook. Airbnb Gets a Buy from Bernstein
Positive Sentiment: Airbnb’s differentiated inventory and marketplace may make it less vulnerable to artificial-intelligence disruption than more commoditized travel businesses. Investors are also considering whether AI-enabled products can expand the platform and improve customer engagement. Why Airbnb’s Exclusivity Insulates It From AI Disintegration
Positive Sentiment: Airbnb generated free cash flow equal to approximately 5.1% of its market value over the past year, above the cited S&P 500 median of 4.5%. That cash generation could support the view that the shares are reasonably valued or potentially undervalued if business growth holds. Should You Buy Airbnb Stock for Its Cash?
Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage frames Airbnb as evolving beyond a home-rental company into a broader travel platform, but investors must determine whether expansion, technology investments and customer growth justify the premium valuation versus peers. Is Airbnb’s Growth Worth Paying More Than Twice as Much as Its Peers?
Negative Sentiment: One valuation analysis argues Airbnb could be about 44% below fair value after its strong one-year gain, highlighting downside risk if future cash-flow growth fails to match investor expectations. Airbnb Stock Could Be 44% Below Fair Value After AI Update
Negative Sentiment: Airbnb trades at a substantial premium to some travel peers, making the stock sensitive to weaker bookings, slower growth or disappointing guidance. A report citing October short-interest data showed zero shares short and a zero-day short-interest ratio, which suggests no measurable short-selling pressure but may also indicate a data-quality issue rather than a meaningful fundamental signal.

Airbnb Price Performance

Airbnb stock opened at $165.87 on Monday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $171.64 and a 200 day simple moving average of $150.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41. The company has a market capitalization of $99.32 billion, a PE ratio of 37.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.24. Airbnb has a one year low of $110.81 and a one year high of $193.45.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $3.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.58 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.03 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Airbnb will post 5.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $156.82, for a total value of $2,135,104.30. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 20,567 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,225,316.94. The trade was a 39.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO David C. Bernstein sold 1,489 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $168.93, for a total transaction of $251,536.77. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 47,024 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,943,764.32. This trade represents a 3.07% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 1,549,346 shares of company stock worth $268,898,016 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ABNB. Clearbridge Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Airbnb by 3.7% during the fourth quarter. Clearbridge Investments LLC now owns 6,073,947 shares of the company’s stock worth $824,356,000 after acquiring an additional 216,455 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 80.6% during the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,785,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $827,929,000 after acquiring an additional 2,581,539 shares during the period. Independent Franchise Partners LLP boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 23.6% in the fourth quarter. Independent Franchise Partners LLP now owns 5,146,272 shares of the company’s stock valued at $698,452,000 after acquiring an additional 981,624 shares during the last quarter. Amundi boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 8.6% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 4,686,765 shares of the company’s stock valued at $591,845,000 after acquiring an additional 370,426 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 9,331.0% in the first quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 3,172,959 shares of the company’s stock valued at $400,681,000 after acquiring an additional 3,139,315 shares during the last quarter. 80.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Airbnb Company Profile

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Airbnb, Inc operates a global online marketplace that connects guests seeking accommodations and travel-related experiences with hosts offering homes, apartments, rooms and other lodging options. The company’s platform supports booking and managing stays in a wide range of destinations, from major cities to rural and resort areas.

In addition to accommodations, Airbnb offers experiences hosted by local residents, including activities, tours and cultural events. The company has also expanded its platform to include services in select markets, such as offerings related to hospitality, wellness, food and other travel needs.