Aquatic Capital Management LLC Acquires 21,087 Shares of Airbnb, Inc. $ABNB

Aquatic Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) by 7.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 287,003 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 21,087 shares during the quarter. Airbnb comprises approximately 0.6% of Aquatic Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 26th largest position. Aquatic Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Airbnb were worth $34,848,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in ABNB. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new position in Airbnb during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new stake in Airbnb in the third quarter worth $29,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Airbnb in the third quarter worth $32,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Airbnb by 55.5% in the third quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 311 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Airbnb by 986.7% in the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 326 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 296 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Airbnb Stock Performance

NASDAQ ABNB opened at $126.30 on Friday. Airbnb, Inc. has a one year low of $99.88 and a one year high of $143.88. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $130.07 and a 200 day moving average of $126.68. The company has a market capitalization of $76.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.26, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.12.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.66 by ($0.10). The company had revenue of $2.78 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.71 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 20.51% and a return on equity of 30.88%. Airbnb’s revenue was up 12.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.73 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Airbnb, Inc. will post 4.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Airbnb

In other Airbnb news, CTO Aristotle N. Balogh sold 15,263 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.00, for a total value of $2,060,505.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 165,736 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,374,360. The trade was a 8.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Brian Chesky sold 51,230 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $131.16, for a total transaction of $6,719,326.80. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 45,854 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,014,210.64. This represents a 52.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 490,568 shares of company stock valued at $64,120,119 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 27.91% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ABNB has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Airbnb from $104.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $156.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Airbnb from $147.00 to $149.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Argus upgraded shares of Airbnb to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Citigroup upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $147.40.

Key Airbnb News

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bulls still point to upside: several research shops continue to have buy ratings and higher targets (TD Cowen raised its target, B. Riley upgraded to buy) and some commentary highlights resilient travel demand that supports medium‑term revenue growth. MarketBeat Analyst Coverage and Positive Notes
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/geopolitical headlines: escalation in the Middle East has been flagged as a potential demand headwind for global travel but so far is a directional risk rather than a confirmed revenue hit. Benzinga – Middle East Tensions
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reporting in public feeds this week is inconsistent (zeros/NaNs). That data isn’t signaling a clear short squeeze or large new short position — rely on official exchange disclosures for a definitive read.
• Negative Sentiment: Unexpected $2.5B bond offering: multiple outlets report the company launched a $2.5B bond sale to refinance March 2026 maturities. The surprise move and the potential increase in interest expense or implied change in funding strategy pressured the stock. Blockonomi – $2.5B Bond Issuance
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director/co‑founder Joseph Gebbia sold 58,000 shares (~$7.6M at reported prices) in early March; repeated, sizable insider sales can weigh on sentiment even if for diversification or personal reasons. SEC filing: SEC Filing – Gebbia Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/market reaction: coverage notes the stock fell below its 50‑day moving average after the bond announcement — a technical signal that can trigger short‑term selling from momentum and quant strategies. Barchart – 50‑Day Moving Average

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.