Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,625 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $194.37, for a total transaction of $2,648,291.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 20,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,997,607.79. This trade represents a 39.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.
Nathan Blecharczyk also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Friday, November 6th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 100,889 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.83, for a total transaction of $19,252,647.87.
- On Monday, October 26th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total value of $2,325,578.15.
- On Monday, October 12th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.18, for a total value of $2,248,925.70.
- On Monday, September 28th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $156.82, for a total value of $2,135,104.30.
- On Monday, September 14th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $172.36, for a total value of $2,346,681.40.
- On Monday, August 31st, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $187.27, for a total value of $2,549,681.05.
- On Friday, August 28th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 57,160 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.71, for a total value of $10,900,983.60.
- On Wednesday, August 26th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 19,659 shares of Airbnb stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.73, for a total value of $3,749,561.07.
- On Tuesday, August 25th, Nathan Blecharczyk sold 202,652 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.28, for a total value of $38,560,622.56.
- 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.
Airbnb Stock Down 3.1%
Shares of ABNB opened at $181.13 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $108.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.86, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.26. Airbnb, Inc. has a 12 month low of $110.81 and a 12 month high of $197.87. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $169.13 and its two-hundred day moving average is $148.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.73, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25.
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.31. Airbnb had a return on equity of 38.94% and a net margin of 23.02%. The business had revenue of $4.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.21 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Airbnb, Inc. will post 5.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Trading of Airbnb
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Group LTD acquired a new stake in Airbnb during the 1st quarter worth $29,000. Putney Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Airbnb during the third quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Airbnb during the first quarter worth $34,000. 80.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
ABNB has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Tuesday, November 3rd. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on shares of Airbnb from $210.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 6th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Airbnb from $215.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Rothschild Redburn raised shares of Airbnb from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $135.00 to $190.00 in a research note on Monday. Finally, HSBC upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $195.46.
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Latest Airbnb News
Investors following ABNB have been watching these news items:
- Positive Sentiment: Airbnb says AI-assistant improvements cut customer-support cost per booking by 17% year over year, offering evidence that AI can improve operating efficiency. The company is also developing its own AI travel agent. Customer-support cost savings
- Neutral Sentiment: Airbnb and other platforms report negligible bookings through outside AI agents so far. That suggests limited immediate disruption, though third-party AI booking is not yet a meaningful growth channel. Limited use of AI agents
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that OpenAI acquired travel-planning platform Odessia raised concerns that AI firms could compete with online travel platforms in planning and bookings, pressuring Airbnb and sector peers. Travel stocks fall on OpenAI acquisition report
Airbnb Company Profile
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.
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