Airbnb CTO Balogh sells $74,244 in shares

Published 22/09/2025, 22:44
Airbnb CTO Balogh sells $74,244 in shares

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB), the $76.7 billion market cap hospitality platform with impressive 83% gross profit margins, reported a notable insider transaction. Chief Technology Officer Aristotle N. Balogh sold 600 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 18, 2025, at a price of $123.74, for a total value of $74,244. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears undervalued based on its Fair Value estimate.

Following the transaction, Balogh directly owns 199605.973 shares of Airbnb, Inc.

The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 27, 2025. The transaction was signed on September 22, 2025, by Brian Savage, Attorney-in-fact.

In other recent news, Airbnb has been in focus with several developments impacting its stock ratings and future outlook. Bernstein has reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $165, highlighting Airbnb’s strategic move to expand more aggressively into the hotel market, as emphasized by CEO Brian Chesky. However, Cantor Fitzgerald maintains an Underweight rating with a $110 price target, citing concerns over a deceleration in booking growth, which contrasts with the outlook from other online travel agencies like Booking Holdings. Meanwhile, Jefferies adjusted its price target for Airbnb from $165 to $160, though it continues to hold a Buy rating, reflecting increased 2026 revenue estimates due to higher anticipated demand. In a separate development, SiriusXM Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Dave Stephenson, Airbnb’s Chief Business Officer, to its Board of Directors, effective September 18, 2025. Stephenson’s experience includes a significant tenure at Amazon and a key role in Airbnb’s initial public offering. These developments provide a mixed picture of Airbnb’s strategic direction and market positioning.

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