B. Riley Financial Reaffirms Buy Rating for Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB)

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by stock analysts at B. Riley Financial in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $230.00 price target on the stock, up from their prior price target of $210.00. B. Riley Financial‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 23.99% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on ABNB. Wall Street Zen lowered Airbnb from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, October 4th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $230.00 price objective on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Monday, October 12th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on Airbnb from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Airbnb from $160.00 to $175.00 in a report on Friday, August 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Airbnb currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $189.32.

Airbnb Stock Performance

Shares of Airbnb stock traded up $15.36 on Friday, hitting $185.49. 3,091,207 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,281,756. Airbnb has a 1 year low of $110.81 and a 1 year high of $193.45. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $168.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $147.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a current ratio of 1.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $111.07 billion, a PE ratio of 42.12, a PEG ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.26.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.31. Airbnb had a return on equity of 33.38% and a net margin of 20.45%. The firm had revenue of $4.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.21 EPS. Airbnb’s revenue was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Airbnb will post 5.29 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, October 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total value of $2,325,578.15. Following the sale, the insider owned 20,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,513,049.27. This represents a 39.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO David C. Bernstein sold 1,756 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.38, for a total transaction of $293,919.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 43,899 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,347,814.62. This trade represents a 3.85% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 524,377 shares of company stock valued at $98,303,710. 27.21% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Airbnb

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 96.3% in the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 214 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Main Street Group LTD bought a new position in Airbnb during the 1st quarter worth about $29,000. Putney Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC bought a new position in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Airbnb during the 1st quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb reported Q3 revenue of $4.87 billion, up 18.9% year over year and ahead of expectations, while earnings of $3.16 per share also topped forecasts. Nights booked increased 16% and gross booking value rose 21%, signaling stronger booking momentum across regions. Reuters: Airbnb rises on upbeat outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from the mid-teens, citing resilient global travel demand. It also forecast Q4 revenue of about $3.2 billion to $3.3 billion, broadly around analyst expectations. Reuters: Airbnb lifts annual revenue growth forecast
• Positive Sentiment: A new $12 billion share-repurchase authorization adds a substantial capital-return program. Analyst sentiment also strengthened: Wedbush raised its target to $237 and Rosenblatt to $230, both with bullish ratings; Susquehanna lifted its target to $220 and maintained a positive rating. Airbnb Q3 2026 earnings-call highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its target to $180 but kept a neutral rating, while broader analyst coverage remains moderately bullish. This suggests optimism, but not unanimity about further upside. Barchart: Wall Street analysts’ views on Airbnb
• Negative Sentiment: Management expects the benefit from its Reserve Now, Pay Later option to ease sequentially in Q4, potentially reducing one source of booking growth. Airbnb’s valuation is also elevated, and broader market weakness could limit gains even if operating results remain strong. MarketBeat: Airbnb earnings and growth risks

Airbnb Company Profile

Airbnb, Inc operates a global online marketplace that connects guests seeking accommodations and travel activities with hosts and service providers. Its platform enables users to search for, book and review a broad range of stays, including private rooms, entire homes, apartments and other distinctive properties.

In addition to lodging, Airbnb offers experiences and activities hosted by local individuals and businesses. The company also provides tools and services that help hosts create listings, manage bookings, communicate with guests and receive payments.