Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Price Target Raised to $190.00 at Oppenheimer

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its price objective upped by research analysts at Oppenheimer from $180.00 to $190.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Oppenheimer’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 7.95% from the company’s current price.

Several other research firms also recently commented on ABNB. Susquehanna upped their target price on Airbnb from $170.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday. CICC Research started coverage on Airbnb in a report on Friday, June 5th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $165.00 price target for the company. B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Benchmark upped their price objective on Airbnb from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given 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 presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $164.63.

Airbnb Trading Up 16.1%

ABNB stock opened at $176.01 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $106.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 1.44. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $143.08 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $135.56. Airbnb has a one year low of $110.81 and a one year high of $172.91.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $1.37 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $3.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.58 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 19.90% and a return on equity of 31.24%. Airbnb’s quarterly revenue was up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.03 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Airbnb will post 4.93 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Airbnb

In related news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 88,366 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.81, for a total value of $12,884,646.46. Following the transaction, the insider owned 12,370 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,803,669.70. This trade represents a 87.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Brian Chesky sold 265,746 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.22, for a total value of $35,136,936.12. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 11,206,389 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,481,708,753.58. This trade represents a 2.32% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 2,405,956 shares of company stock valued at $334,266,758 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in Airbnb during the second quarter valued at approximately $3,070,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Airbnb in the 2nd quarter valued at $330,085,000. S&CO Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Airbnb in the 2nd quarter valued at $8,923,000. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Airbnb in the 2nd quarter valued at $284,000. Finally, Family Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Airbnb by 5.9% in the 2nd quarter. Family Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $333,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. 80.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Airbnb News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. Airbnb reported earnings of $1.37 per share versus the $1.26 analyst consensus, while revenue increased 16.3% year over year to $3.61 billion, ahead of the $3.58 billion estimate. Gross booking value rose 16% to $27.2 billion. Airbnb stock soars on earnings and revenue beat
• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb raised its 2026 forecast. Management now expects full-year revenue growth of at least mid-teens, compared with its previous low- to mid-teens outlook. Third-quarter revenue guidance of $4.7 billion to $4.8 billion also exceeds the roughly $4.6 billion consensus estimate. Airbnb boosts forecast on strong demand
• Positive Sentiment: Travel catalysts and product expansion are strengthening the outlook. FIFA World Cup travel across the United States, Canada and Mexico helped attract first-time users, while higher average daily rates, luggage storage, rental cars and artificial-intelligence tools are contributing to growth. Management said demand remains strong across regions despite Middle East conflict concerns. World Cup travel sparks growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved. Wedbush upgraded ABNB from Neutral to Outperform and assigned a $200 price target, while Cantor Fitzgerald raised its target to $160 but maintained a Neutral rating. The contrasting views show stronger fundamentals, though valuation remains a consideration. Wedbush analyst upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Geopolitical and valuation risks remain. Continued Middle East tensions could affect international travel, and the stock’s elevated earnings multiple leaves less room for execution or guidance disappointments.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling may temper sentiment. CFO Elinor Mertz sold 3,748 shares for approximately $575,000, while director Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares worth about $2.07 million. The trades were relatively small compared with their remaining holdings and may reflect routine diversification. Airbnb CFO SEC filing

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.