Brokerages Set Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) Target Price at $148.69

Shares of Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the thirty-four analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, sixteen have given a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $148.6923.

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on ABNB. 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, February 4th. Mizuho set a $156.00 price objective on Airbnb in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Airbnb from $128.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Wedbush reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $130.00 price target on shares of Airbnb in a report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of Airbnb from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th.

Airbnb News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Product and platform expansion: Airbnb is piloting scheduled private car transfers/airport pickups and positioning toward a broader “connected‑trip” offering that could boost ancillary revenue and guest lifetime value. Airbnb Links Transport And World Cup Hosting To Deepen Platform Usage
• Positive Sentiment: Large event demand catalyst: Airbnb is running host‑incentive programs ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 (notable rewards for new hosts), which can lift supply and incremental bookings during a major travel surge. World Cup host incentives
• Positive Sentiment: Growth recognition: third‑party scoring shows Airbnb among growth leaders (high percentile), reinforcing investor confidence in long‑term TAM capture even as some large funds adjust exposure. Airbnb Secures High Growth Ranking Even As Cathie Wood Trims Exposure
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest figures are anomalous/essentially zero in recent published reports (no clear short‑seller pressure indicated), so short squeezes are unlikely to be a near‑term driver.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves are mixed but not dramatic — a few modest target tweaks and maintained conviction from several firms (market consensus remains near a “Hold” with an above‑market average target). DA Davidson trims Airbnb target
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: co‑founder/director Joseph Gebbia sold 58,000 shares (and Nathan Blecharczyk sold 4,260 shares recently). Repeated insider sales can be perceived negatively even if done for diversification or liquidity. Gebbia insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term demand hit in parts of Mexico: violence led to canceled flights/cruise stops and stranded travelers, creating booking disruptions, potential refunds/credits and PR risk in affected markets. Travel disruptions in Mexico

Airbnb Trading Up 3.7%

NASDAQ:ABNB opened at $136.97 on Friday. Airbnb has a 12-month low of $99.88 and a 12-month high of $145.69. The firm has a market cap of $83.38 billion, a PE ratio of 33.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 1.15. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $130.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $126.10.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.71 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 20.51% and a return on equity of 30.88%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.73 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Airbnb will post 4.31 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Airbnb

In other Airbnb news, CTO Aristotle N. Balogh sold 2,565 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.79, for a total value of $345,736.35. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 165,086 shares in the company, valued at $22,251,941.94. This represents a 1.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Elinor Mertz sold 3,750 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total value of $487,500.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 410,530 shares in the company, valued at $53,368,900. This trade represents a 0.91% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 853,775 shares of company stock valued at $107,713,177 over the last quarter. 27.91% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Airbnb

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. MidFirst Bank purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb during the fourth quarter worth about $162,000. SG Trading Solutions LLC purchased a new position in shares of Airbnb in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $238,000. Titan Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Airbnb in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,666,000. Kera Capital Partners Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 44.6% in the fourth quarter. Kera Capital Partners Inc. now owns 8,511 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,101,000 after purchasing an additional 2,627 shares during the period. Finally, Atmos Capital Gestao DE Recursos LTDA. purchased a new stake in shares of Airbnb during the fourth quarter worth approximately $12,717,000. 80.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.