Airbnb CAO sells 5,224 shares after option exercise
Airbnb’s Chief Accounting Officer exercised 5,224 options and sold the resulting shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) reports that Chief Accounting Officer David C. Bernstein exercised stock options for 5,224 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 1, 2026 at an exercise price of $40.18 per share and immediately sold 5,224 shares at $182.49 per share.
The exercised stock option, which was fully vested and currently exercisable, covered 5,224 underlying shares and now shows 0 derivative shares remaining after the transaction. The sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 26, 2026.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Exercise and Sale: 5,224 shares ($743K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
3 txns
Insider
Bernstein David C
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
Sold
5,224 shs ($953K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$953K
Approx. exercise cost
$210K
Approx. pre-tax spread
$743K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option F2 | 5,224 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 5,224 | $40.18 | $210K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F1 | 5,224 | $182.49 | $953K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 0 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 48,513.054 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 26, 2026.
- F2. The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable.
Key Figures
Options exercised: 5,224 shares
Option exercise price: $40.18 per share
Shares sold: 5,224 shares
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7 metrics
Options exercised
5,224 shares
Stock options for Class A Common Stock exercised on September 1, 2026
Option exercise price
$40.18 per share
Exercise price for 5,224 underlying shares of Class A Common Stock
Shares sold
5,224 shares
Class A Common Stock sold on September 1, 2026
Sale price
$182.49 per share
Per-share price for the 5,224 Class A shares sold
Derivative shares remaining
0 options
Stock option position following the reported exercise
Rule 10b5-1 plan adoption date
May 26, 2026
Adoption date of trading plan governing the reported sales
Option expiration date
March 24, 2030
Expiration date of the exercised stock option grant
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, stock option, Class A Common Stock, derivative security
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported ... were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
stock option financial
"The stock option is fully vested and currently exercisable"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying security title: Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
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What did Airbnb (ABNB) insider David C. Bernstein do in this Form 4?
He exercised stock options for 5,224 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock at $40.18 per share on September 1, 2026 and then sold 5,224 shares at $182.49 per share the same day.
Was the Airbnb (ABNB) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on May 26, 2026, indicating the trades were pre-arranged under that plan.
What was the exercise price of the options exercised by Airbnb (ABNB)’s Chief Accounting Officer?
The stock options were exercised at an exercise price of $40.18 per share for 5,224 underlying shares of Class A Common Stock, according to the Form 4 data.
What happened to the stock options after Airbnb (ABNB)’s insider exercised them?
The filing shows the stock option for 5,224 underlying shares is now fully used, with 0 derivative shares remaining following the exercise on September 1, 2026. The option was noted as fully vested and currently exercisable.
What role does the reporting person hold at Airbnb (ABNB)?
The reporting person, David C. Bernstein, is identified as Airbnb’s Chief Accounting Officer, making him an officer of the company subject to insider reporting requirements.
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