Airbnb Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) is classified in the travel agencies industry within the broader administrative and support services sector. According to company and market data, Airbnb began in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their home in San Francisco, California. It has since expanded into a large-scale global platform where hosts offer stays, experiences, and related services that enable guests to connect with communities in what the company describes as a more authentic way.
Airbnb is described as an online alternative accommodation travel agency. Based on available information, it facilitates booking services for places to stay and for experiences. Polygon data notes that Airbnb has offered over 8 million active accommodation listings, with listings from more than 5 million hosts spread across almost every country in the world. The company indicates that hosts have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals globally, underscoring the scale of activity on the platform.
Airbnb’s business model centers on an online platform that connects hosts and guests. Polygon data states that transaction fees for online bookings account for all of its revenue. This means the company generates revenue when reservations are made through its platform, rather than by owning or operating the underlying properties. The same data indicates that revenue has historically been generated from multiple geographic regions, including North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Latin America; and Asia-Pacific.
Airbnb’s Class A common stock, with the trading symbol ABNB, is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, as disclosed in its Form 8-K filings. These filings confirm that the company is a public registrant under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Through periodic shareholder letters referenced in its current reports on Form 8-K, Airbnb provides updates on financial results and discusses non-GAAP financial measures alongside reconciliations to the nearest GAAP equivalents.
Business focus and platform activity
Company disclosures emphasize that every day, hosts on Airbnb offer unique stays, experiences, and services. These offerings are presented as enabling guests to engage with local communities in a different way than traditional travel arrangements. The emphasis on hosts and guests reflects a marketplace structure, with Airbnb operating the platform that facilitates these interactions and transactions.
Polygon data characterizes Airbnb as an online alternative accommodation travel agency that also offers booking services for boutique hotels and experiences. Within this framework, the company’s role is to provide the infrastructure for discovery, booking, and payment for accommodations and experiences, while hosts provide the underlying services to guests.
Scale and geographic reach
Available information highlights the breadth of Airbnb’s global presence. Polygon data notes that listings from more than 5 million hosts are spread over almost every country in the world, and that the platform has supported over 8 million active accommodation listings. Company news releases consistently state that hosts have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. These figures illustrate the platform’s reach across different regions and travel markets.
Polygon data also describes the geographic distribution of Airbnb’s revenue across North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Latin America; and Asia-Pacific. While specific percentages are subject to change over time, this multi-region revenue base indicates that Airbnb’s business is not concentrated in a single country or continent.
Public company reporting and governance
As a Nasdaq-listed company, Airbnb files current reports on Form 8-K to disclose material events. For example, Form 8-K filings describe the release of quarterly financial results through shareholder letters, including for quarters ended June 30 and September 30, 2025. These filings explain that the company uses non-GAAP financial information in its communications and provides reconciliations within the shareholder letters.
Another Form 8-K filing describes a change in senior leadership, noting that the Chief Technology Officer notified the company of his planned departure and transition to an advisory non-executive capacity for a period of time. This type of disclosure reflects regulatory requirements for reporting changes involving certain officers.
Shareholder communications and events
Airbnb regularly announces the timing of its quarterly financial results and associated audio webcasts through press releases. These announcements typically state that a shareholder letter containing financial results will be made available and that the company will host a webcast to discuss those results. Registration links for interested parties are provided in the releases.
In addition to earnings-related communications, Airbnb has disclosed matters related to shareholder proposals and litigation. One press release describes a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware concerning the alleged exclusion of certain shareholder proposals from the company’s definitive proxy statement. In that release, Airbnb states that it disputes the characterizations and claims in the complaint, explains its position regarding receipt of the proposals, and notes that it has offered to work with the shareholders to consider their proposals for a future shareholder meeting.
Industry classification
Stock Titan classifies Airbnb within the travel agencies industry and the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector. Within this categorization, Airbnb operates as an online platform that intermediates between hosts and guests for travel-related stays and experiences, with revenue derived from transaction fees on bookings.
FAQs about Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)
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Stock Performance
Airbnb (ABNB) stock last traded at $128.52, down 0.62% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 1.9%. At a market capitalization of $78.4B, ABNB is classified as a large-cap stock with approximately 608.7M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Airbnb has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 7 articles coincided with positive price movement and 3 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, earnings date, management, conferences. View all ABNB news →
SEC Filings
Airbnb has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 1 Form 4, 1 Form 144, 1 Form 8-K, 1 Form 424B2. The most recent filing was submitted on March 16, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all ABNB SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Airbnb over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
Airbnb generated $12.2B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 83.0% gross margin, operating income reached $2.5B (20.8% operating margin), and net income was $2.5B, reflecting a 20.5% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $4.03. The company generated $4.6B in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 1.38, the company maintains adequate short-term liquidity.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Airbnb (ABNB) currently stands at 16.3 million shares, down 3.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 3.9% of the float. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Airbnb (ABNB) currently stands at 4.3 days, up 8% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 28.6% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.3 to 6.0 days.
ABNB Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Airbnb (ABNB) operates in the Travel Services industry within the broader Services-to Dwellings & Other Buildings sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
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