Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) CFO Sells 3,750 Shares

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) CFO Elinor Mertz sold 3,750 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total transaction of $487,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 410,530 shares in the company, valued at approximately $53,368,900. This trade represents a 0.91% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Elinor Mertz also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, January 2nd, Elinor Mertz sold 3,750 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.94, for a total value of $509,775.00.
• On Friday, December 12th, Elinor Mertz sold 7,500 shares of Airbnb stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total transaction of $975,000.00.

Airbnb Price Performance

Shares of ABNB stock traded up $2.54 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $124.61. The company had a trading volume of 5,454,207 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,203,925. The firm has a market cap of $76.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.15. The company has a 50 day moving average of $130.97 and a 200 day moving average of $127.16. Airbnb, Inc. has a 1-year low of $99.88 and a 1-year high of $163.93.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $2.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.31 by ($0.10). Airbnb had a return on equity of 32.14% and a net margin of 22.03%.The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.08 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.13 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Airbnb, Inc. will post 4.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Independent Advisor Alliance boosted its holdings in Airbnb by 44.1% during the fourth quarter. Independent Advisor Alliance now owns 9,083 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,233,000 after purchasing an additional 2,781 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Financial Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Airbnb by 38.3% in the 4th quarter. Legacy Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 11,193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,519,000 after buying an additional 3,101 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors lifted its position in Airbnb by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 76,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,194,000 after buying an additional 1,352 shares in the last quarter. Pathway Capital Management LP bought a new stake in Airbnb during the 4th quarter worth about $310,000. Finally, AGH Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Airbnb during the 4th quarter worth about $220,000. 80.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Airbnb News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Citizens Jmp upgraded ABNB from “market perform” to “outperform” and set a $160 price target (roughly ~28% upside from current levels), giving the stock a notable buy-side catalyst. Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Weaker-dollar tailwind — Coverage notes a weaker U.S. dollar can boost Airbnb’s international revenue when translated to dollars and help near-term earnings, a macro factor supporting the stock. Weaker Dollar Tailwind
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus/target-price roundups — Multiple outlets summarized Wall Street target prices and analyst views, reflecting a moderately optimistic analyst stance but varied targets. These pieces consolidate expectations rather than deliver new catalysts. Yahoo: Analyst Targets Barchart: Analyst Targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Stock feature lists — Airbnb appears in thematic pieces on internet and travel/hotel stocks; these can drive modest flows from thematic investors but are not direct company news. MSN: 3 Internet Stocks MSN: Hotel Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest report — a data entry shows effectively zero reported short interest (likely a reporting artifact). This item is ambiguous and unlikely to be a near-term driver.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale — CFO Elinor Mertz sold 3,750 shares at an average of $130.00 (SEC filing). Insider selling can be perceived negatively even if relatively small versus total holdings. SEC Filing: Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Large-fund trimming — ARK Invest disclosed trimming its Airbnb position, which can pressure sentiment among growth-focused ETFs and momentum investors. TipRanks: ARK Trim
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation caution — Analysis argues Airbnb’s hotel expansion is promising but current valuation leaves little room for execution errors, a risk for investors if growth slows. Seeking Alpha: Valuation Caution
• Negative Sentiment: Recent underperformance — MarketWatch noted ABNB underperformed the broader market in a recent session, a sign that momentum has loosened and could attract short-term sellers. MarketWatch: Underperformance

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Mizuho set a $156.00 target price on Airbnb in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Citigroup upgraded Airbnb from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Citizens Jmp raised shares of Airbnb from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $149.04.

About Airbnb

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.