Royal Bank Of Canada Raises Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Price Target to $173.00

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its price objective upped by investment analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $170.00 to $173.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 20.10% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $170.00 price target on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Argus raised shares of Airbnb to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Rodman & Renshaw began coverage on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Monday. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $155.17.

Airbnb Price Performance

NASDAQ:ABNB traded up $3.59 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $144.05. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,335,823 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,262,799. The business’s fifty day moving average is $133.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $129.30. The stock has a market cap of $87.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.60, a PEG ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.20. Airbnb has a 1 year low of $110.81 and a 1 year high of $147.25.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last released 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). Airbnb had a net margin of 20.51% and a return on equity of 30.88%. The company had revenue of $2.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.24 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Airbnb will post 4.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Airbnb news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 24,788 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.86, for a total transaction of $3,615,577.68. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 11,920 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,738,651.20. This trade represents a 67.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Joseph Gebbia sold 58,000 shares of Airbnb 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 sale, the director owned 170,015 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,449,092.40. This trade represents a 25.44% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 457,075 shares of company stock valued at $60,358,795 over the last 90 days. 27.21% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. grew its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 15.0% during the third quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 66,071 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,022,000 after buying an additional 8,636 shares in the last quarter. National Pension Service lifted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 1.1% in the third quarter. National Pension Service now owns 1,096,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $133,126,000 after buying an additional 12,453 shares in the last quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC boosted its position in Airbnb by 87.5% during the third quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 23,155 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,964,000 after acquiring an additional 10,808 shares during the last quarter. Syntax Research Inc. purchased a new stake in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,865,000. Finally, Markel Group Inc. grew its stake in Airbnb by 7.1% during the 3rd quarter. Markel Group Inc. now owns 227,133 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,578,000 after acquiring an additional 15,130 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Airbnb News Summary

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.