Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Price Target Raised to $140.00

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its target price increased by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $130.00 to $140.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective suggests a potential downside of 3.13% from the company’s current price.

Several other research firms have also commented on ABNB. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Monday, April 20th. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Airbnb from a “market perform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday. Rodman & Renshaw began coverage on shares of Airbnb in a report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. B. Riley Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $155.61.

Airbnb Stock Up 2.9%

Shares of ABNB traded up $4.07 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $144.53. 4,615,391 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,267,526. The stock has a market capitalization of $87.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.20. Airbnb has a 12-month low of $110.81 and a 12-month high of $147.25. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $133.41 and a 200-day moving average price of $129.30.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by ($0.05). The company had revenue of $2.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.62 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 20.51% and a return on equity of 30.88%. Airbnb’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.24 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts predict that Airbnb will post 4.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Joseph Gebbia sold 58,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $126.16, for a total transaction of $7,317,280.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 170,015 shares in the company, valued at $21,449,092.40. This represents a 25.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 24,788 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.86, for a total transaction of $3,615,577.68. Following the transaction, the insider owned 11,920 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,738,651.20. This trade represents a 67.53% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 457,075 shares of company stock valued at $60,358,795. Insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Airbnb

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in Airbnb by 143.6% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC grew its stake in Airbnb by 97.0% during the 4th quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised price targets and upgraded ratings (Citizens Jmp, Susquehanna among them), boosting upside expectations and supporting buying interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb beat Q1 revenue estimates and raised full‑year guidance, indicating resilient travel demand and giving fundamental support to the stock. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Options-market flow showed traders positioned for upside into and after the Q1 report, which often amplifies intraday buying when fundamentals look constructive. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb highlighted heavy AI adoption (company says ~60% of new code is AI‑written), which investors interpret as a path to faster product iterations and margin expansion. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts maintained neutral/hold stances (e.g., BTIG), reflecting a view that strong execution is balanced by a premium valuation—this tempers upside if multiple upgrades aren’t backed by faster earnings growth. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market headlines (macro, Middle East developments, jobs/data) are shaping intraday moves, so broader market direction is a simultaneous driver of ABNB price action. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Airbnb missed on GAAP EPS (Q1 EPS below estimates), which has produced some short‑term profit‑taking despite revenue and guidance beats. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: The company noted slightly elevated cancellations in EMEA/APAC tied to the Iran war — a geopolitical headwind that could pressure near‑term bookings. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling was disclosed (Director Joseph Gebbia sold ~58,000 shares; CFO Elinor Mertz also sold), which some investors view as a negative signal for sentiment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: At least one opinion piece recommended selling into earnings, reflecting pockets of skepticism that could amplify downside if subsequent data disappoints. Read More.

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.