Airbnb, Inc. $ABNB Shares Sold by Calamos Wealth Management LLC

Calamos Wealth Management LLC lessened its stake in Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) by 25.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 73,855 shares of the company’s stock after selling 25,418 shares during the period. Calamos Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Airbnb were worth $11,865,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Alta Advisers Ltd increased its stake in Airbnb by 70.7% in the 3rd quarter. Alta Advisers Ltd now owns 2,977 shares of the company’s stock valued at $478,000 after buying an additional 1,233 shares during the period. Principle Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in Airbnb by 6.1% during the 3rd quarter. Principle Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,313 shares of the company’s stock worth $372,000 after buying an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Airbnb by 88.4% in the 3rd quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 18,289 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,938,000 after acquiring an additional 8,579 shares during the period. Claro Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Airbnb in the 3rd quarter worth $301,000. Finally, Pathway Financial Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Airbnb in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. 80.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Airbnb Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ABNB traded up $19.86 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $189.99. The company had a trading volume of 12,748,005 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,328,964. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Airbnb, Inc. has a twelve month low of $110.81 and a twelve month high of $193.45. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $169.07 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $147.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $113.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 1.26.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $3.16 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.31. Airbnb had a net margin of 20.45% and a return on equity of 33.38%. The company had revenue of $4.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.21 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Airbnb, Inc. will post 5.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Airbnb

Here are the key news stories impacting Airbnb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Airbnb reported Q3 revenue of $4.87 billion, up 18.9% year over year and above estimates. Adjusted earnings of $3.16 per share also beat forecasts. Booking demand strengthened, with nights booked up 16%, marking the company’s fastest revenue growth in more than three years. Airbnb Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook to the high teens from the mid teens and forecast Q4 revenue of $3.22 billion to $3.28 billion. Executives described the business as “back in growth mode,” citing resilient global travel demand and stronger bookings. Airbnb raises its annual outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a $12 billion stock buyback, which could support shareholder returns. Management also pointed to AI-driven efficiency and hotel expansion as opportunities to improve operations and broaden growth. Q3 highlights, buyback and growth plans
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets after the results, including Oppenheimer, Citi and RBC, reinforcing the view that accelerating growth could support further gains. Analysts raise Airbnb price targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, arguing that valuation may limit upside despite the stronger outlook. Commentary also flagged possible effects from currency movements and a payment feature on reported results; these are potential caveats, not evidence that demand has weakened. Analysis of Q3 results and potential caveats

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Nathan Blecharczyk sold 13,615 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction on Monday, October 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $170.81, for a total transaction of $2,325,578.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 20,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,513,049.27. The trade was a 39.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO David Bernstein sold 1,756 shares of Airbnb stock in a transaction on Monday, November 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.38, for a total value of $293,919.28. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 43,899 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,347,814.62. This represents a 3.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 524,377 shares of company stock worth $98,303,710. Insiders own 27.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price target on shares of Airbnb from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on Airbnb from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Friday. Wedbush boosted their target price on Airbnb from $200.00 to $237.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Phillip Securities downgraded Airbnb from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Gordon Haskett increased their target price on Airbnb from $146.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Airbnb currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $193.85.

About Airbnb

Airbnb operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering short-term stays and other travel-related services. Listings include apartments, houses, rooms and distinctive accommodations, with options ranging from brief visits to longer stays. The platform also offers bookable experiences in destinations around the world.

Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, Airbnb was started by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia. The company serves guests and hosts in more than 220 countries and regions, providing tools for listing properties, managing reservations and handling payments.

Brian Chesky is Airbnb’s co-founder and chief executive officer.