Airbnb CEO Chesky gifts 76,500 shares of stock

Q: What insider transaction did ABNB CEO Brian Chesky report on this Form 4?

Brian Chesky reported a bona fide gift of 76,500 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-28. The transaction was coded “G,” indicating a gift, and carried a reported per-share price of $0.00 as it was not a sale.

Q: How many ABNB shares does Brian Chesky hold directly after this transaction?

After the reported gift, Brian Chesky directly holds 10,425,185 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the 76,500-share bona fide gift reported on 2026-08-28.

Q: What indirect ABNB shareholdings for Brian Chesky are shown in this Form 4?

The filing lists indirect holdings of 36,054 shares held “By 2019 Trust,” 251,886 shares held “By 2019 Trust A,” and 5,854 shares held “By 2016 Legacy Trust B,” all in Airbnb Class A Common Stock as of 2026-08-28.

Q: Does this ABNB Form 4 indicate any 10b5-1 trading plan use?

No. The Form 4 data indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed (aff_10b5_one is false), and there is no footnote or other indication that the 76,500-share gift or other reported holdings were made under a 10b5-1 trading plan.

After the 76,500-share gift on Aug. 28, the insider’s direct holdings total 10,425,185 Class A shares, with additional trust holdings listed in the filing.

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Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) reported that CEO, Chairman, and 10% owner Brian Chesky made a bona fide gift of 76,500 shares of Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-28. Following the gift, he holds 10,425,185 Class A shares directly, plus indirect holdings through several trusts, including 36,054 shares by a 2019 Trust, 251,886 shares by a 2019 Trust A, and 5,854 shares by a 2016 Legacy Trust B.

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76,500 shares gifted

Gift 4 txns

Insider Chesky Brian

Role CEO and Chairman

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Class A Common Stock	76,500	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 10,425,185 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 36,054 shares (Indirect, By 2019 Trust); Class A Common Stock — 251,886 shares (Indirect, By 2019 Trust A); Class A Common Stock — 5,854 shares (Indirect, By 2016 Legacy Trust B)

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Gifted shares: 76,500 shares of Class A Common Stock Direct holdings after transaction: 10,425,185 shares of Class A Common Stock Indirect holdings by 2019 Trust: 36,054 shares of Class A Common Stock +3 more

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Gifted shares 76,500 shares of Class A Common Stock Bona fide gift on 2026-08-28 by Brian Chesky

Direct holdings after transaction 10,425,185 shares of Class A Common Stock Direct ownership by Brian Chesky following the 2026-08-28 gift

Indirect holdings by 2019 Trust 36,054 shares of Class A Common Stock Indirect ownership labeled "By 2019 Trust" as of 2026-08-28

Indirect holdings by 2019 Trust A 251,886 shares of Class A Common Stock Indirect ownership labeled "By 2019 Trust A" as of 2026-08-28

Indirect holdings by 2016 Legacy Trust B 5,854 shares of Class A Common Stock Indirect ownership labeled "By 2016 Legacy Trust B" as of 2026-08-28

Gift transactions count 1 gift transaction, 76,500 shares Transaction summary for 2026-08-28 Form 4

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bona fide gift, indirect ownership, Class A Common Stock

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bona fide gift financial

"transaction code G is described as a bona fide gift"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

indirect ownership financial

"three holding entries are reported as indirect ownership via trusts"

Class A Common Stock financial

"each reported transaction involves 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.

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What insider transaction did ABNB CEO Brian Chesky report on this Form 4?

Brian Chesky reported a bona fide gift of 76,500 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-28. The transaction was coded “G,” indicating a gift, and carried a reported per-share price of $0.00 as it was not a sale.

How many ABNB shares does Brian Chesky hold directly after this transaction?

After the reported gift, Brian Chesky directly holds 10,425,185 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the 76,500-share bona fide gift reported on 2026-08-28.

What indirect ABNB shareholdings for Brian Chesky are shown in this Form 4?

The filing lists indirect holdings of 36,054 shares held “By 2019 Trust,” 251,886 shares held “By 2019 Trust A,” and 5,854 shares held “By 2016 Legacy Trust B,” all in Airbnb Class A Common Stock as of 2026-08-28.

Was the ABNB insider transaction a market sale or purchase?

No. The transaction was reported with code G, described as a bona fide gift of 76,500 Airbnb Class A shares. The transaction price per share is reported as $0.00, and the transaction summary shows no buys or sales of shares.

Does this ABNB Form 4 indicate any 10b5-1 trading plan use?

No. The Form 4 data indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed (aff_10b5_one is false), and there is no footnote or other indication that the 76,500-share gift or other reported holdings were made under a 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Available on EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 09:48 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/01/2026 - 09:48 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Chesky Brian

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

888 BRANNAN STREET

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO

CALIFORNIA

94103

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Airbnb, Inc. [ ABNB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO and Chairman

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	08/28/2026		G		76,500	D	$0	10,425,185	D
Class A Common Stock								36,054	I	By 2019 Trust
Class A Common Stock								251,886	I	By 2019 Trust A
Class A Common Stock								5,854	I	By 2016 Legacy Trust B

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Courtney Shike, Attorney-in-fact	09/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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