Cantor Fitzgerald Issues Positive Forecast for Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) Stock Price

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) had its price target lifted by Cantor Fitzgerald from $160.00 to $180.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 5.80% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on ABNB. Argus increased their price target on Airbnb from $165.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Airbnb from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Mizuho set a $245.00 target price on Airbnb in a report on Friday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Monday, October 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $186.40.

Airbnb Stock Down 3.5%

ABNB opened at $170.13 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $168.96 and a 200-day moving average price of $147.42. Airbnb has a twelve month low of $110.81 and a twelve month high of $193.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $101.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.67, a PEG ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.26.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.31. Airbnb had a net margin of 20.45% and a return on equity of 33.38%. The company had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.75 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.21 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Airbnb will post 5.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 202,652 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.28, for a total transaction of $38,560,622.56. Following the transaction, the insider owned 179,567 shares in the company, valued at $34,168,008.76. This trade represents a 53.02% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders have sold 524,377 shares of company stock valued at $98,303,710 in the last 90 days. 27.21% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Airbnb

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ABNB. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Airbnb by 96.3% during the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 214 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Main Street Group LTD bought a new stake in Airbnb in the 1st quarter valued at $29,000. Putney Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Airbnb in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC bought a new stake in Airbnb in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Airbnb in the 1st quarter worth $34,000. 80.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Airbnb News Summary

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 estimates, while earnings of $3.16 per share also beat forecasts. Nights booked rose 16%, delivering the company’s fastest revenue growth in more than three years. Reuters: Airbnb rises on upbeat outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from the mid-teens, citing broad-based global demand. Q4 revenue guidance of $3.2 billion to $3.3 billion is roughly in line with analyst expectations. Reuters: Airbnb lifts annual revenue-growth forecast
• Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a new $12 billion share-repurchase program, offering a substantial potential return of capital to shareholders. It also outlined plans to expand into hotels and develop AI-powered travel tools. Q3 2026 earnings-call highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Airbnb plans to launch an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027. The product could support future growth, but its commercial impact remains uncertain; CEO Brian Chesky said third-party AI agents currently account for little traffic and few bookings. TechCrunch: Airbnb plans AI travel agent
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate report disclosed a $7.1 million intellectual-property and sales deal with an AI lab founded by Chesky. The arrangement may attract investor scrutiny, though the supplied coverage does not describe a material financial impact. Airbnb AI deal report

Airbnb Company Profile

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.