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Airbnb Inc . (NASDAQ:ABNB) CEO and Chairman Brian Chesky recently sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a recent SEC filing, Chesky sold 116,385 shares of Class A Common Stock on February 18, 2025. The transactions were executed at prices ranging from $158.63 to $162.22 per share, amounting to a total of approximately $18.5 million. The sale comes as Airbnb’s stock has shown strong momentum, with a 34.6% gain over the past six months and currently trading near its 52-week high of $170.10.InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value, with multiple valuation metrics suggesting premium pricing.
These sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Chesky adopted on August 22, 2024. Following these transactions, Chesky retains direct ownership of 11,885,528 shares in Airbnb.
The filing also noted that Chesky holds additional shares indirectly through two trusts: 16,800 shares through the 2019 Trust and 114,354 shares through the 2016 Legacy Trust B.
In other recent news, Airbnb has reported strong fourth-quarter results that have exceeded expectations, with key metrics such as nights booked, gross bookings, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA all surpassing forecasts. This positive performance has led to several financial firms adjusting their outlook on the company. DA Davidson increased Airbnb’s price target to $170, maintaining a Neutral rating due to valuation concerns, while Susquehanna raised its target to $200 and kept a Positive view, citing robust travel demand and product improvements. Benchmark also lifted its price target to $178, maintaining a "Buy" rating, noting Airbnb’s impressive first-quarter guidance despite industry challenges.
Airbnb’s strategy shift towards operating as a marketplace and potential advertising business has been highlighted by analysts as a significant development. Bernstein raised its price target to $185 and maintained an Outperform rating, pointing to Airbnb’s plans to expand its product offerings into "living," "experiences," and "advertising," supported by an AI concierge service. The company’s recent performance showed a 12% growth rate, and its fiscal year 2025 guidance indicates a minimum margin of 34.5%. Analysts have expressed confidence in Airbnb’s ability to capitalize on market opportunities, with projections for continued growth and strategic expansion.
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