Rosenblatt Securities Issues Positive Forecast for Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Stock Price

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its price objective boosted by Rosenblatt Securities from $220.00 to $230.00 in a report published on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

ABNB has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Airbnb from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Monday, October 12th. Citizens Jmp boosted their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $190.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, September 18th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $115.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Airbnb from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, October 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Airbnb presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $193.85.

Airbnb Trading Up 11.7%

NASDAQ ABNB traded up $19.86 on Friday, hitting $189.99. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 12,748,005 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,328,964. The firm has a market cap of $113.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.51, a PEG ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 1.26. Airbnb has a 52-week low of $110.81 and a 52-week high of $193.45. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $169.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $147.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.75 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.21 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts predict that Airbnb will post 5.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Airbnb

In other Airbnb news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total transaction of $2,325,578.15. Following the transaction, the insider owned 20,567 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,513,049.27. This represents a 39.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CAO David Bernstein sold 1,756 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.38, for a total value of $293,919.28. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 43,899 shares in the company, valued at $7,347,814.62. This trade represents a 3.85% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 524,377 shares of company stock worth $98,303,710. Insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Airbnb

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ABNB. Jennison Associates LLC grew its stake in Airbnb by 9,331.0% in the first quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 3,172,959 shares of the company’s stock worth $400,681,000 after purchasing an additional 3,139,315 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its holdings in Airbnb by 80.6% in the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,785,665 shares of the company’s stock worth $827,929,000 after purchasing an additional 2,581,539 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in Airbnb in the second quarter worth $330,085,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its holdings in Airbnb by 114.6% in the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,401,521 shares of the company’s stock worth $546,454,000 after purchasing an additional 1,816,522 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MKA Charitable Fund purchased a new position in Airbnb during the second quarter valued at $232,515,606. 80.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Airbnb News Roundup

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 above estimates. Adjusted earnings of $3.16 per share also beat forecasts. Booking demand strengthened, with nights booked up 16%, marking the company’s fastest revenue growth in more than three years. Airbnb Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from the mid teens and forecast Q4 revenue of $3.22 billion to $3.28 billion. Executives described the business as “back in growth mode,” citing resilient global travel demand and stronger bookings. Airbnb raises its annual outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a $12 billion stock buyback, which could support shareholder returns. Management also pointed to AI-driven efficiency and hotel expansion as opportunities to improve operations and broaden growth. Q3 highlights, buyback and growth plans
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets after the results, including Oppenheimer, Citi and RBC, reinforcing the view that accelerating growth could support further gains. Analysts raise Airbnb price targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, arguing that valuation may limit upside despite the stronger outlook. Commentary also flagged possible effects from currency movements and a payment feature on reported results; these are potential caveats, not evidence that demand has weakened. Analysis of Q3 results and potential caveats

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.

Brian Chesky is Airbnb’s co-founder and chief executive officer.