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Airbnb (ABNB) CEO’s 515K-share sale still leaves 11.7M shares held

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky reported open-market sales of 515,296 shares of Class A Common Stock on May 27–28, 2026. The trades were executed at weighted average prices generally between about $129.80 and $134.68 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026.

Following these sales, Chesky directly holds 11,699,898 Class A shares, and additional shares are held indirectly through several trusts, which together indicate he retains a substantial ownership position in Airbnb.

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Insider Chesky Brian
Role CEO and Chairman
Sold 515,296 shs ($68.37M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,249 $129.824 $162K
Sale Class A Common Stock 18,458 $130.8468 $2.42M
Sale Class A Common Stock 151,214 $131.5574 $19.89M
Sale Class A Common Stock 37,696 $132.6062 $5.00M
Sale Class A Common Stock 12,556 $133.4792 $1.68M
Sale Class A Common Stock 44,573 $134.4372 $5.99M
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,787 $131.9577 $236K
Sale Class A Common Stock 94,050 $132.5199 $12.46M
Sale Class A Common Stock 94,832 $133.3707 $12.65M
Sale Class A Common Stock 38,881 $134.2002 $5.22M
Sale Class A Common Stock 8,033 $132.5436 $1.06M
Sale Class A Common Stock 8,833 $133.3827 $1.18M
Sale Class A Common Stock 3,134 $134.1815 $421K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 11,470,886 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 37,821 shares (Indirect, By 2016 Legacy Trust B)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $131.94 to $131.98. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.01 to $132.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.00 to $133.99. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.00 to $134.50. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.03 to $132.999. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.00 to $133.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.00 to $134.53. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $129.80 to $129.92. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $130.00 to $130.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $131.00 to $131.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.00 to $132.99. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.00 to $133.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.00 to $134.68. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Shares sold 515,296 shares Total net shares sold across reported transactions
Highest reported sale price range $134.00–$134.68/share Price range from one weighted-average sale footnote
Lowest reported sale price range $129.80–$129.92/share Price range from another weighted-average sale footnote
Direct holdings after transactions 11,699,898 shares Class A Common Stock directly owned following last reported sale
2019 Trust A holdings 251,886 shares Indirect Class A holdings as of May 27, 2026
2019 Trust holdings 36,054 shares Indirect Class A holdings as of May 27, 2026
2016 Legacy Trust B holdings 37,821 shares Indirect Class A holdings after reported trust sales
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sales reported were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026"
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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each transaction involves sales or holdings of 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.
indirect ownership financial
"Entries list nature of ownership such as By 2019 Trust A and By 2016 Legacy Trust B indicating indirect ownership"
open-market sale financial
"Transaction code S is described as Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
X
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)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)1,787D$131.9577(2)11,699,898D
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)94,050D$132.5199(3)11,605,848D
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)94,832D$133.3707(4)11,511,016D
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)38,881D$134.2002(5)11,472,135D
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)8,033D$132.5436(6)37,821IBy 2016 Legacy Trust B
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)8,833D$133.3827(7)28,988IBy 2016 Legacy Trust B
Class A Common Stock05/27/2026S(1)3,134D$134.1815(8)25,854IBy 2016 Legacy Trust B
Class A Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)1,249D$129.824(9)11,470,886D
Class A Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)18,458D$130.8468(10)11,452,428D
Class A Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)151,214D$131.5574(11)11,301,214D
Class A Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)37,696D$132.6062(12)11,263,518D
Class A Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)12,556D$133.4792(13)11,250,962D
Class A Common Stock05/28/2026S(1)44,573D$134.4372(14)11,206,389D
Class A Common Stock36,054IBy 2019 Trust
Class A Common Stock251,886IBy 2019 Trust A
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $131.94 to $131.98. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.01 to $132.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.00 to $133.99. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.00 to $134.50. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.03 to $132.999. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.00 to $133.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.00 to $134.53. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $129.80 to $129.92. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
10. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $130.00 to $130.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $131.00 to $131.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
12. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $132.00 to $132.99. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
13. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $133.00 to $133.995. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
14. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $134.00 to $134.68. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
/s/ Brian Savage, Attorney-in-fact05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Airbnb (ABNB) CEO Brian Chesky report in this Form 4?

Brian Chesky reported a series of open-market sales totaling 515,296 shares of Airbnb Class A Common Stock. The transactions occurred on May 27–28, 2026, at various weighted average prices disclosed in the Form 4 footnotes.

At what prices did Brian Chesky sell Airbnb (ABNB) shares?

The reported sales were executed at weighted average prices with transaction-level prices generally ranging from about $129.80 to $134.68 per share. The filing notes that individual trades within each range are available upon request to the company or the SEC.

How many Airbnb (ABNB) shares does Brian Chesky hold after these sales?

After the reported transactions, Brian Chesky directly holds 11,699,898 Class A shares. The filing also shows additional indirect holdings through several trusts, including positions of 251,886, 36,054, and 37,821 shares as of May 27, 2026.

Were Brian Chesky’s Airbnb (ABNB) share sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the sales were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 26, 2026. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing of these sales was set in advance rather than decided spontaneously.

Do the Airbnb (ABNB) Form 4 transactions involve any stock options or derivatives?

No derivative transactions are listed in this Form 4. The derivativeSummary is empty, and all reported transactions involve non-derivative Class A Common Stock, meaning they are direct share sales or holdings rather than option or warrant exercises.

Are any of Brian Chesky’s Airbnb (ABNB) holdings reported as indirect in this filing?

Yes. The Form 4 shows indirect ownership entries for Class A shares held by trusts identified as 2019 Trust A, 2019 Trust, and 2016 Legacy Trust B, reflecting shares held for his benefit through these separate legal entities.