Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Given “Buy” Rating at B. Riley Financial

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by analysts at B. Riley Financial in a report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $230.00 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of $210.00. B. Riley Financial‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 23.99% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on Airbnb from $146.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Airbnb from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Wedbush increased their price target on shares of Airbnb from $200.00 to $237.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Airbnb from $160.00 to $175.00 in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Citizens Jmp raised their price target on shares of Airbnb from $190.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Airbnb presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $189.32.

Airbnb Stock Up 9.0%

NASDAQ:ABNB traded up $15.36 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $185.49. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,091,207 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,281,756. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $168.96 and a two-hundred day moving average price 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 company has a market capitalization of $111.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.26. Airbnb has a 12 month low of $110.81 and a 12 month high of $193.45.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced 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. The business had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.75 billion. Airbnb had a return on equity of 33.38% and a net margin of 20.45%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.21 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Airbnb will post 5.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Airbnb

In other news, CAO David Bernstein sold 1,756 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction on Monday, November 2nd. The shares were 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 directly owned 43,899 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,347,814.62. The trade was a 3.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total transaction of $2,325,578.15. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 20,567 shares in the company, valued at $3,513,049.27. This trade represents a 39.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 524,377 shares of company stock valued at $98,303,710 over the last quarter. Insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Airbnb

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb in the third quarter worth about $32,000. Putney Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Airbnb during the third quarter worth about $32,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. boosted its position in Airbnb by 627.6% in the third quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 182 shares during the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in 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 buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC boosted its position in Airbnb by 760.0% in the third quarter. Compass Financial Management LLC now owns 215 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories 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

About Airbnb

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.