B. Riley Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) – Equities researchers at B. Riley dropped their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Airbnb in a note issued to investors on Friday, January 17th. B. Riley analyst N. Khan now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.15 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.16. The consensus estimate for Airbnb’s current full-year earnings is $3.98 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for Airbnb’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.97 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $2.33 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.82 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.29 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.76 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.10 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $8.59 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $10.28 EPS.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 7th. The company reported $2.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.17 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $3.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.72 billion. Airbnb had a net margin of 16.96% and a return on equity of 32.88%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.39 earnings per share.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Phillip Securities restated a “reduce” rating and set a $120.00 price target on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price target on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Airbnb from $135.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Wedbush boosted their price target on shares of Airbnb from $135.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Finally, Raymond James began coverage on shares of Airbnb in a research report on Friday, September 27th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $134.00 price target on the stock. Six analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty have issued a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $139.63.

Airbnb Stock Performance

ABNB opened at $133.07 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $84.36 billion, a PE ratio of 46.69, a PEG ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.13. Airbnb has a twelve month low of $110.38 and a twelve month high of $170.10. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $134.11 and its 200 day moving average price is $131.68. The company has a current ratio of 1.62, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Toth Financial Advisory Corp grew its holdings in Airbnb by 59.3% during the 4th quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 696 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 5.2% in the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 4,980 shares of the company’s stock valued at $654,000 after buying an additional 244 shares in the last quarter. Berbice Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Airbnb in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. RFG Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 47.2% in the 4th quarter. RFG Advisory LLC now owns 6,617 shares of the company’s stock valued at $870,000 after buying an additional 2,123 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Verde Capital Management boosted its holdings in shares of Airbnb by 25.3% in the 4th quarter. Verde Capital Management now owns 21,118 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,775,000 after buying an additional 4,269 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.76% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Airbnb news, CTO Aristotle N. Balogh sold 600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.33, for a total transaction of $81,198.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer now owns 192,244 shares in the company, valued at $26,016,380.52. The trade was a 0.31 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CAO David C. Bernstein sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.00, for a total transaction of $137,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now owns 40,581 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,559,597. This trade represents a 2.40 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold a total of 1,130,382 shares of company stock valued at $150,441,919 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 27.83% of the company’s stock.

About Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a platform that enables hosts to offer stays and experiences to guests worldwide. The company’s marketplace connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces and experiences. It primarily offers private rooms, primary homes, and vacation homes.