Benchmark maintains Airbnb stock Buy rating with $155 price target

Published 07/08/2025, 16:24
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Investing.com - Benchmark has reiterated its Buy rating and $155.00 price target on Airbnb Inc . (NASDAQ:ABNB), citing the company’s performance against lowered expectations. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued from its current price of $120.17, with analyst targets ranging from $96 to $200.

The research firm noted that Airbnb delivered sufficient growth in nights and seats during the quarter to likely meet market whisper numbers. The company’s third-quarter guidance, while potentially below initial expectations, may be viewed positively given comparison challenges highlighted during Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG).com’s recent earnings call. The company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 83.23%, according to InvestingPro data.

Benchmark highlighted Airbnb’s EBITDA results of $2.66 billion, which exceeded Street expectations and created a strong first-half cushion. However, the firm acknowledged that consolidated second-half margin guidance was relatively disappointing. Get access to 10+ additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis for Airbnb through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports.

The research firm expressed optimism about Airbnb’s app relaunch and efforts to enhance consumer experience, suggesting these initiatives will ultimately benefit the company. Benchmark also noted the increasing likelihood of Airbnb adding more hotel inventory directly to its platform.

Benchmark indicated that while the domestic narrative for Airbnb needs to improve—potentially in the second half of this year—the competitive concerns that have impacted sentiment appear to be easing as expectations moderate.

In other recent news, Airbnb’s financial performance and analyst ratings have been in the spotlight. Airbnb’s second-quarter results showed revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeding consensus estimates by 2.5% and 5.5%, respectively, prompting BMO Capital to raise its price target to $124 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. Similarly, JPMorgan increased its price target to $130, noting that the company’s results were largely in line with investor expectations and highlighting progress in Airbnb’s expansion efforts. Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating with a $165 price target, emphasizing Airbnb’s resilient performance and a 10.5% revenue growth in constant currency terms.

However, not all analysts share the same optimism. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target to $110, citing growth concerns while maintaining an Underweight rating. UBS also adjusted its price target to $148, noting that Airbnb’s growth in Nights and Seats lagged behind its competitor Booking. These varying assessments reflect differing views on Airbnb’s growth prospects amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. Despite mixed analyst opinions, Airbnb’s recent financial results have been a key focus for investors.

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