EFG Asset Management Americas Corp. Sells 15,161 Shares of Airbnb, Inc. $ABNB

EFG Asset Management Americas Corp. cut its position in Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) by 39.2% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 23,526 shares of the company’s stock after selling 15,161 shares during the quarter. EFG Asset Management Americas Corp.’s holdings in Airbnb were worth $2,857,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of ABNB. Private Advisor Group LLC boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 1.0% during the third quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 8,295 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,007,000 after acquiring an additional 86 shares during the period. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Airbnb by 4.1% in the third quarter. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. now owns 2,226 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. LRI Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of Airbnb by 7.5% during the 3rd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,260 shares of the company’s stock worth $153,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Brookstone Capital Management boosted its stake in Airbnb by 4.0% during the 3rd quarter. Brookstone Capital Management now owns 2,350 shares of the company’s stock valued at $285,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. Finally, SYM FINANCIAL Corp grew its holdings in Airbnb by 4.9% in the 3rd quarter. SYM FINANCIAL Corp now owns 1,953 shares of the company’s stock valued at $237,000 after buying an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Airbnb Stock Down 1.1%

NASDAQ ABNB opened at $126.30 on Friday. Airbnb, Inc. has a twelve month low of $99.88 and a twelve month high of $143.88. The stock has a market cap of $76.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.26, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.12. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $130.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $126.68.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.56 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.66 by ($0.10). Airbnb had a net margin of 20.51% and a return on equity of 30.88%. The company had revenue of $2.78 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.71 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.73 EPS. Airbnb’s quarterly revenue was up 12.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Airbnb, Inc. will post 4.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Barclays lifted their price target on Airbnb from $120.00 to $122.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Monday, November 24th. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. B. Riley Financial upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the company from $140.00 to $170.00 in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Airbnb from $156.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald set a $121.00 price objective on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, February 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Airbnb currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $147.40.

Key Stories Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bulls still point to upside: several research shops continue to have buy ratings and higher targets (TD Cowen raised its target, B. Riley upgraded to buy) and some commentary highlights resilient travel demand that supports medium‑term revenue growth. MarketBeat Analyst Coverage and Positive Notes
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/geopolitical headlines: escalation in the Middle East has been flagged as a potential demand headwind for global travel but so far is a directional risk rather than a confirmed revenue hit. Benzinga – Middle East Tensions
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reporting in public feeds this week is inconsistent (zeros/NaNs). That data isn’t signaling a clear short squeeze or large new short position — rely on official exchange disclosures for a definitive read.
• Negative Sentiment: Unexpected $2.5B bond offering: multiple outlets report the company launched a $2.5B bond sale to refinance March 2026 maturities. The surprise move and the potential increase in interest expense or implied change in funding strategy pressured the stock. Blockonomi – $2.5B Bond Issuance
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director/co‑founder Joseph Gebbia sold 58,000 shares (~$7.6M at reported prices) in early March; repeated, sizable insider sales can weigh on sentiment even if for diversification or personal reasons. SEC filing: SEC Filing – Gebbia Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/market reaction: coverage notes the stock fell below its 50‑day moving average after the bond announcement — a technical signal that can trigger short‑term selling from momentum and quant strategies. Barchart – 50‑Day Moving Average

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Airbnb news, CFO Elinor Mertz sold 3,750 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total value of $487,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 402,417 shares in the company, valued at $52,314,210. The trade was a 0.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 4,260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.29, for a total transaction of $533,735.40. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 49,250 shares in the company, valued at $6,170,532.50. This represents a 7.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 490,568 shares of company stock worth $64,120,119 in the last quarter. 27.91% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Airbnb 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.