Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)

NYSE · Broad Market

Latest Move · 2026-02-23

-4.60%
Airbnb slides as consumer discretionary sector sells off and post-earnings momentum fades

Airbnb stock declined 4.6%. The company reported mixed quarterly results, missing earnings per share expectations with $0.56 reported versus $0.66 expected, though revenue of $2.78 billion exceeded the $2.71 billion estimate, representing 12.9% year-over-year growth. Analysts covering the stock issued a consensus "Hold" rating, with 34 analysts providing coverage: 2 sell, 16 hold, 14 buy, and 2 strong buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target is $148.69. Significant insider selling occurred, with CEO Brian Chesky and co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk selling large stakes. Over the past three months, insiders disposed of approximately 1,027,422 shares valued at roughly $127 million. Management attributed recent momentum to product improvements including Reserve Now, Pay Later features, and updated cancellation policies.

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Previous Move

+4.34%
Deutsche Bank upgrade lifts Airbnb as post-earnings momentum builds
2026-02-17

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Why did Airbnb, Inc. stock move today?

Airbnb stock declined 4.6%. The company reported mixed quarterly results, missing earnings per share expectations with $0.56 reported versus $0.66 expected, though revenue of $2.78 billion exceeded the $2.71 billion estimate, representing 12.9% year-over-year growth. Analysts covering the stock issued a consensus "Hold" rating, with 34 analysts providing coverage: 2 sell, 16 hold, 14 buy, and 2 strong buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target is $148.69. Significant insider selling occurred, with CEO Brian Chesky and co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk selling large stakes. Over the past three months, insiders disposed of approximately 1,027,422 shares valued at roughly $127 million. Management attributed recent momentum to product improvements including Reserve Now, Pay Later features, and updated cancellation policies.

What does Airbnb, Inc. do?

Airbnb operates the world's largest online marketplace for short-term vacation rentals and travel experiences, connecting hosts who list properties with guests in over 220 countries. The company reported Q4 2025 revenue of $2.78 billion (up 12.9% year-over-year) and is expanding into hotel-style listings and AI-powered search. Today's decline comes without a clear catalyst, though notable insider selling by the CEO and co-founder and broad consumer discretionary weakness may be contributing factors.

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