Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) awards RSUs and options to strategy chief
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Airbnb, Inc. director and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk reported new equity awards. He received 39,204 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock at no cost, which vest in 16 substantially equal quarterly installments beginning on May 19, 2026.
He was also granted a stock option covering 42,004 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $141.87 per share, vesting in 48 substantially equal monthly installments beginning on March 19, 2026 and expiring on April 23, 2036. Following these awards, he holds 88,454.232 Class A shares directly and 11,920 shares indirectly through a trust.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Blecharczyk Nathan
Role
Chief Strategy Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 42,004 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 39,204 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 42,004 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 88,454.232 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 11,920 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents an award of restricted stock units, which vest in 16 substantially equal quarterly installments beginning on May 19, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock and has no expiration date. The stock option vests in 48 substantially equal monthly installments beginning on March 19, 2026.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 39,204 shares
Option grant size: 42,004 shares
Option exercise price: $141.87/share
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8 metrics
RSU grant size
39,204 shares
Restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock awarded
Option grant size
42,004 shares
Stock option covering Class A Common Stock
Option exercise price
$141.87/share
Exercise price for stock option granted on Class A shares
Direct Class A holdings
88,454.232 shares
Total Class A Common Stock held directly after transactions
Indirect Class A holdings
11,920 shares
Shares of Class A Common Stock held indirectly by trust
Option expiration
April 23, 2036
Expiration date of the granted stock option
RSU vesting schedule
16 quarterly installments
RSUs vesting beginning May 19, 2026
Option vesting schedule
48 monthly installments
Stock option vesting beginning March 19, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units, stock option, Class A Common Stock, vesting, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units, which vest in 16 substantially equal quarterly installments"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
stock option financial
"The stock option vests in 48 substantially equal monthly installments beginning on March 19, 2026."
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
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's 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.
vesting financial
"vest in 16 substantially equal quarterly installments beginning on May 19, 2026"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "141.8700""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
FAQ
What equity awards did Airbnb (ABNB) executive Nathan Blecharczyk receive?
Nathan Blecharczyk received 39,204 restricted stock units and a stock option for 42,004 shares of Class A Common Stock. Both awards were granted at no cost as part of compensation and will vest over multi-year schedules tied to his continued service.
How do Nathan Blecharczyk’s new RSUs in Airbnb (ABNB) vest?
The 39,204 restricted stock units vest in 16 substantially equal quarterly installments starting May 19, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Airbnb Class A Common Stock and has no expiration date, aligning compensation with long-term company performance.
What are the key terms of Nathan Blecharczyk’s new Airbnb (ABNB) stock option?
The stock option covers 42,004 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $141.87 per share. It vests in 48 substantially equal monthly installments beginning March 19, 2026, and expires on April 23, 2036, providing long-dated equity-based compensation.
Are Nathan Blecharczyk’s recent Airbnb (ABNB) transactions open-market buys or compensation grants?
The reported transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases. They include restricted stock units and a stock option awarded at a price of $0.00 per unit and option grant date, with future vesting schedules rather than immediate market transactions.
What does the indirect Airbnb (ABNB) holding by trust mean for Nathan Blecharczyk?
The filing shows 11,920 Airbnb Class A shares held indirectly "By Trust." This indicates beneficial ownership through a trust structure rather than directly in his name, providing an additional layer of equity exposure alongside his directly held shares and granted options.