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ABNB·Airbnb, Inc.

$166.06
+0.48 (+0.29%)
High
$167.50
Open
$165.00
Market Cap
99.15B
52W High
$193.46
Low
$163.82
P. Close
$166.06
P/E
36.84
52W Low
$110.26
Fwd P/E
26.70
DailyIQ Est.
$188.20
Inst. Ownership
31.8%
Short Interest
2.52%
Days to Cover
2.6
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Aug 6, 2026Guidance raised · tone +0.6 vs prior release · 154 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
83
BULLISH
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
On Oct 13, Gordon Haskett lowered his price target for Airbnb from $180 to $167, citing concerns that the company may struggle to sustain growth amid competitive pressures and macroeconomic headwinds. The downgrade reflected a reassessment of Airbnb’s valuation multiples and future earnings potential. On the same day, another source reported that Airbnb could be well positioned for the agentic AI era, arguing that the platform may outpace competitors such as Booking and Expedia by leveraging AI‑driven personalization and automation to improve user experience and operational efficiency. The two reports present contrasting views: one signals a more cautious outlook on Airbnb’s valuation, while the other highlights potential technological advantages that could strengthen the company’s market position.
LOW TARGET
$135 -18.7%
3 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$184 +10.5%
31 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$220 +32.5%
18 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$135.00 - $220.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
10/20/19/2/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$188.20 (+13.3%)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
ABNB
Description
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global platform that facilitates short-term rentals and travel experiences. The company's core business revolves around connecting hosts, who offer accommodations and activities, with guests seeking travel options, all accessible through its online and mobile interfaces. Guests can discover and book a variety of offerings, from lodging to local experiences, directly through the platform. Originally established in 2007 as AirBed & Breakfast, Inc., the company rebranded to Airbnb, Inc. in late 2010 and is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California. This marketplace model provides a diverse range of travel choices for guests and a channel for hosts to monetize their properties and services.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
6,012,572.669 shares
$915.0M
Blecharczyk NathanChief Strategy Officer
Conversion17,692 shares2026-09-28
Blecharczyk NathanChief Strategy Officer
Sell134 shares2026-09-28
Blecharczyk NathanChief Strategy Officer
Sell6,085 shares2026-09-28
Blecharczyk NathanChief Strategy Officer
Sell5,684 shares2026-09-28
Blecharczyk NathanChief Strategy Officer
Sell1,231 shares2026-09-28
76/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
20.5%
Revenue CAGR
16.9%
Current Ratio
1.38x
Debt / Equity
0.24x
Return on Equity
30.6%
Earnings Summary

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.13$0.71$1.56$2.40$3.24Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.85 - -
Q2'26$1.28$1.37+7.3%
Q1'26$0.30$0.26-12.6%
Q4'25$0.67$0.56-16.4%
Q3'25$2.32$2.21-4.8%
Q2'25$0.94$1.03+9.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.3B$3.0B$3.8B$4.5B$5.2BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$4.8B - -
Q2'26$3.6B$3.6B-1.1%
Q1'26$2.7B$2.7B+0.4%
Q4'25$2.8B$2.8B+0.3%
Q3'25 - $4.1B -
Q2'25 - $3.1B -

Market Data

ABNB Stock Snapshot

BULLISH83/100
$166.06+$0.48 (0.3%)
Market cap
99.15B
P/E ratio
36.8
Day range
$163.82 – $167.50
News sentiment
47/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$183.56 (+10.5%)
Consensus
Buy · 52 analysts
52-week range+50.6% off low · -14.2% from high
$110.26$193.46
Price $166.06 DailyIQ Est. $188.20

ABNB's technical picture is constructive, with trend and momentum pointing the same direction. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Consumer Cyclical tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What ABNB's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
37.9% 53rd pct
Below its peak
-23.2%
vs 200-day average
+14.7%
Up days (1y)
52%

Airbnb, Inc. is currently running 37.9% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ABNB's own 6 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 53rd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 36.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ABNB is trading -23.2% below its running peak. Across 5 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -35.4%, and the deepest was -55.8% in 2022. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +14.7% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 87th percentile — a wider gap than this stock usually carries. Over the past year ABNB closed higher on 52% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 5 years of records, ABNB finished the month higher 3 of 5 times, with a median return of +2.4% and an average of -0.2%. Its strongest month historically has been January at +9.2% on average, its weakest May at -8.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ABNB has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 40 of 1,465 sessions (2.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +4.2% and -9.4%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, ABNB moved an average of 4.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 3 of those 3 times, with a median move of +2.6% and a largest of +8.9%.

All figures computed from 1,466 daily closes between 2020-12-10 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ABNB's own 6-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ABNB's sector?

Airbnb, Inc. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
55

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ABNB?

CallsPuts

For Airbnb, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is roughly balanced between puts and calls (put/call ratio of 0.89), with at-the-money implied volatility around 40.7%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $161.38–$170.72.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.89
ATM implied volatility
40.7%
Total open interest
27,833
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±2.8% ($161.38–$170.72)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ABNB?

Wells Fargo most recently reiterated its rating on Airbnb, Inc. to Overweight on Oct 7, 2026 with a price target of $185 (from $186). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 3 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Wells Fargo — Overweight
90-day upgrades
3
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+3
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 7, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$186 → $185
Oct 2, 2026KeybancUpgradeSector Weight → Overweight$191
Sep 21, 2026RBC CapitalReiteratedOutperform$195
Sep 18, 2026CitizensMaintainedMarket Outperform$190 → $200
Sep 10, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$134 → $161
Sep 8, 2026Raymond JamesUpgradeMarket Perform → Outperform$200
Sep 8, 2026BairdMaintainedOutperform$175 → $200
Sep 1, 2026RosenblattInitiatedBuy$220
Aug 31, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$175 → $220
Aug 24, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$168 → $217
Aug 24, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$190 → $200
Aug 10, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedMarket Perform$146 → $165

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Airbnb, Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Guidance raised
Tone81.3/ 100+0.6 vs prior release
Hedging words0.25per 100 words-0.56 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–87

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Given this strength, we are raising our full-year outlook for both revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

    Guidance raisedNew this quarter
  2. 2

    Full-year 2026 ¦ For full-year 2026, we now expect year-over-year revenue growth to improve to at least mid teens, supported by the accelerated pace of Nights and Seats Booked we’ve observed, traction from product and growth initiatives, as well as continued strong travel demand. ¦ For 2026, we now expect to deliver a full-year Adjusted EBITDA Margin of at least 35.5%— an improvement from 2025 that reflects stronger topline growth and underlying operating leverage in our core business, while continuing to invest behind opportunities to drive future growth.

    Guidance raisedNew this quarter
  3. 3

    Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2026 of $1.3 billion increased 21% compared to $1.0 billion in Q2 2025.

    New this quarter

Peers & ETF holders

ABNB peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

47/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Gordon Haskett reduced his price target for Airbnb from $180 to $167, citing concerns over the company’s ability to sustain growth amid competitive pressures and macroeconomic headwinds. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of Airbnb’s valuation multiples and future earnings potential. Investors may interpret the cut as a signal that the company’s prospects are less favorable than previously expected.
What did this article say?
The article discusses how agentic AI is transforming online travel agencies and suggests that Airbnb could gain a competitive edge over Booking and Expedia. It highlights the potential for Airbnb to leverage AI-driven personalization and automation to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. The piece implies that this technological shift may strengthen Airbnb’s market position and drive future growth.
What did this article say?
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) published the full transcript of its second‑quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 13. The transcript includes remarks from management on financial performance, operational highlights, and future outlook. No new guidance or material updates were disclosed beyond the routine discussion of quarterly results. The release serves primarily as a record of the company’s earnings presentation for investors and analysts.
What did this article say?
Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) finished the latest trading session at $165.82, rising 1.59% from the prior close and surpassing the performance of the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. The company’s shares had fallen 2.64% over the past month, trailing its sector and the broader market. Market participants are watching the forthcoming earnings announcement on November 5, 2026, which is projected to deliver EPS growth of 30.77% and revenue growth of 15.89% year‑over‑year.
What did this article say?
Airbnb’s recent 35.9% annual return has prompted analysts to question whether the current share price is justified by the company’s cash‑flow generation. The firm’s new AI‑powered tools aim to improve guest and host experiences, potentially boosting future margins and conversion rates. However, discounted‑cash‑flow models suggest the stock may be trading 44% below intrinsic value, raising concerns about over‑optimistic market expectations. The debate centers on whether the AI initiatives will materially enhance cash flows enough to support the current valuation.
What did this article say?
Analysts recently revised their earnings and revenue forecasts for Airbnb (ABNB) upward, anticipating robust year‑over‑year growth ahead of the November 2026 quarterly report. The revisions reflect a renewed confidence in the company’s ability to convert its global brand and app engagement into durable earnings. While the upgrade boosts investor sentiment, it does not alter the primary short‑term risk factors such as travel demand fluctuations and regulatory changes.
What did this article say?
Airbnb reported a 17% year‑over‑year revenue rise to $3.6 billion in Q2, alongside increases in gross booking value and nights booked. First‑time bookers grew 11%, the fastest pace in four years, and key markets such as the U.S., France, the U.K. and Australia accelerated. The company is investing in technology to capture more of its existing traffic and broaden its travel platform. These results suggest the platform’s expansion strategy is gaining traction and may justify a higher valuation relative to peers.
What did this article say?
ABNB closed up 1.61% at $163.22, outperforming the S&P 500’s daily decline. The stock had a 5.31% month‑to‑date loss, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector. Analysts anticipate earnings of $2.89 per share and revenue of $4.75 billion for the upcoming quarter, with year‑over‑year growth of 30.77% and 15.89% respectively. The company’s fiscal‑year estimates project earnings of $5.28 per share and revenue of $14.15 billion, up 31.02% and 15.63% from the prior year.
What did this article say?
Suncoast Equity Management highlighted Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) as one of its stronger performers in the Q3 2026 investor letter for its U.S. Equity Large Cap Select Growth Strategy. The strategy posted a 4.2% after‑fees gain, outperforming the S&P 500’s 2.3% return for the same period. ABNB’s inclusion among the top holdings contributed to the portfolio’s 14.5% year‑to‑date growth, suggesting continued strength for the company within the growth strategy. The report noted that the gap between portfolio EPS growth and returns is narrowing, indicating potential for further upside. Overall, the coverage signals a positive view of ABNB’s recent performance within the strategy’s context.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $26.23B combined position · 11 adding, 13 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell38,283,0876.37%$5.20B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy33,056,1395.50%$4.73B2026-08-07
Harris Associates L P▼ Sell18,861,5513.14%$2.70B2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy16,173,9002.69%$2.31B2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy10,624,0151.77%$1.52B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell10,340,1881.72%$1.49B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell10,104,5421.68%$1.45B2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell6,713,8831.12%$960.76M2026-08-13
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy5,785,6650.96%$827.93M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy3,709,2380.62%$530.79M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell3,676,4870.61%$526.11M2026-08-13
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy3,550,1650.59%$508.03M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,079,3470.51%$440.65M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy2,774,5630.46%$408.33M2026-08-12
Citadel Advisors LLC▼ Sell2,799,7030.47%$400.64M2026-09-02
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd• Hold2,222,1940.37%$318.00M2026-08-07
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell1,984,7880.33%$284.02M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy1,828,1400.30%$261.61M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy1,700,5240.28%$243.34M2026-08-14
Polen Capital Management LLC▼ Sell1,649,8840.27%$236.10M2026-08-04
Renaissance Technologies LLC▼ Sell1,542,6410.26%$220.75M2026-08-13
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell1,244,0130.21%$178.02M2026-08-13
Akre Capital Management LLC▼ Sell1,183,7490.20%$169.39M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell1,172,9640.20%$167.85M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,072,3790.18%$153.46M2026-08-03
Q2 2026 flow:15.33M sh bought ($2.19B)5.81M sh sold ($830.97M)net +9.52M sh (+$1.36B)
Congressional Trading Activity
6 disclosed trades · ~$48.0K est. traded value · 2 buys, 4 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Michael Patrick GuestHouseMS03▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-162026-08-14
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-04-28
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-02-252025-03-27
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-01-242025-02-11
William R. KeatingHouseMA09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-01-072025-01-15