Royal Bank Of Canada Issues Positive Forecast for Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Stock Price

Posted by Francis Steltz on Nov 7th, 2026

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Free Report) had its price objective upped by Royal Bank Of Canada from $195.00 to $215.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

ABNB has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Robert W. Baird boosted their target price on shares of Airbnb from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their target price on shares of Airbnb from $200.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Argus upped their target price on shares of Airbnb from $165.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Finally, FBN Securities initiated coverage on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, October 2nd. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Airbnb currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $193.85.

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Airbnb Stock Up 11.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:ABNB traded up $19.86 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $189.99. 12,748,005 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,328,964. The firm has a market cap of $113.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.51, a PEG ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 1.26. 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 has a 52-week low of $110.81 and a 52-week high of $193.45. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $169.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $147.71.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 33.38% and a net margin of 20.45%. Airbnb’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.21 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Airbnb will post 5.29 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 202,652 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the insider owned 179,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,168,008.76. This represents a 53.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders sold a total of 524,377 shares of company stock valued at $98,303,710 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Airbnb

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ABNB. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in shares of Airbnb by 80.6% in the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,785,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $827,929,000 after purchasing an additional 2,581,539 shares in the last quarter. Amundi boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 8.6% during the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 4,686,765 shares of the company’s stock valued at $591,845,000 after buying an additional 370,426 shares during the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 114.6% during the 3rd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,401,521 shares of the company’s stock valued at $546,454,000 after buying an additional 1,816,522 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 9,331.0% during the 1st quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 3,172,959 shares of the company’s stock valued at $400,681,000 after buying an additional 3,139,315 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. boosted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 61.1% during the 3rd quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 2,201,279 shares of the company’s stock valued at $353,635,000 after buying an additional 835,208 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Airbnb News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

Positive Sentiment: Airbnb reported Q3 revenue of $4.87 billion, up 18.9% year over year and above estimates. Adjusted earnings of $3.16 per share also beat forecasts. Booking demand strengthened, with nights booked up 16%, marking the company’s fastest revenue growth in more than three years. Airbnb Q3 results
Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from the mid teens and forecast Q4 revenue of $3.22 billion to $3.28 billion. Executives described the business as “back in growth mode,” citing resilient global travel demand and stronger bookings. Airbnb raises its annual outlook
Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a $12 billion stock buyback, which could support shareholder returns. Management also pointed to AI-driven efficiency and hotel expansion as opportunities to improve operations and broaden growth. Q3 highlights, buyback and growth plans
Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets after the results, including Oppenheimer, Citi and RBC, reinforcing the view that accelerating growth could support further gains. Analysts raise Airbnb price targets
Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, arguing that valuation may limit upside despite the stronger outlook. Commentary also flagged possible effects from currency movements and a payment feature on reported results; these are potential caveats, not evidence that demand has weakened. Analysis of Q3 results and potential caveats

Airbnb Company Profile

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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.

Brian Chesky is Airbnb’s co-founder and chief executive officer.