Airbnb, Inc. insider Brian Chesky reports beneficial ownership of 66,782,942 shares of Class A common stock, representing 13.7% of the class. This ownership is reported as of December 31, 2025, and is based on 425,294,120 Class A shares outstanding as of October 20, 2025.
The stake includes shares Chesky holds directly, shares held through various trusts where he has investment discretion or voting power, and shares of Class B common stock that are convertible into Class A on a one-to-one basis. He has sole voting and dispositive power over the reported shares and no shared voting or dispositive power.
The filing notes a Voting Agreement among Chesky and other Airbnb co-founders and related entities, under which they may be deemed a group for regulatory purposes. Chesky, however, expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of securities held by the other parties to that agreement.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
Airbnb, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
009066101
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
009066101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Brian Chesky
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
66,782,942.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
66,782,942.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
66,782,942.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
13.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Airbnb, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed on behalf of Brian Chesky (the "Reporting Person").
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The business address of the Reporting Person is 888 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
(c)
Citizenship:
The Reporting Person is a citizen of the United States.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
009066101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The ownership information below represents beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer as of December 31, 2025, based upon 425,294,120 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 20, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2025. The ownership information assumes the conversion of the Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Class B Common Stock") of the Issuer into shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer on a one-to-one basis.
The Reporting Person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 66,782,942 shares of Class A Common Stock, which include: (i) 2,101,685 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by the Reporting Person; (ii) 78,654 shares of Class A Common Stock held in trusts over which the Reporting Person has investment discretion; (iii) 56,041,414 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by the Reporting Person; (iv) 1,855,463 shares of Class A Common Stock over which the Reporting Person maintains investment discretion and voting power; (v) 6,690,460 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock held in trusts over which the Reporting Person has investment discretion; and (vi) 15,266 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock held in a trust with respect to which the Reporting Person may remove and replace the trustee. The Reporting Person does not have voting or dispositive power over shares in the trust referenced in clause (vi).
(b)
Percent of class:
13.7%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
66,782,942
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
66,782,942
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2020, by and among the Reporting Person, Joseph Gebbia, Nathan Blecharczyk, and certain affiliated trusts and entities described therein (the "Voting Agreement"), the parties to the Voting Agreement may be deemed to constitute a group for purposes of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities beneficially owned by the other parties to the Voting Agreement.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
Not Applicable
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
How many Airbnb (ABNB) shares does Brian Chesky beneficially own?
Brian Chesky beneficially owns 66,782,942 shares of Airbnb Class A common stock. This total includes directly held shares, shares held through various trusts, and shares issuable upon conversion of Class B common stock into Class A on a one-to-one basis.
What percentage of Airbnb (ABNB) does Brian Chesky’s stake represent?
Brian Chesky’s beneficial ownership represents 13.7% of Airbnb’s Class A common stock. This percentage is calculated using 425,294,120 Class A shares outstanding as of October 20, 2025, as disclosed in Airbnb’s Form 10-Q filed on November 6, 2025.
How is Brian Chesky’s Airbnb (ABNB) ownership structured between Class A and Class B shares?
Brian Chesky’s reported stake includes existing Class A shares and Class A shares issuable upon conversion of Class B common stock. The Class B shares convert into Class A on a one-to-one basis, and the filing aggregates both into a single Class A-equivalent ownership figure.
Does Brian Chesky share voting or dispositive power over his Airbnb (ABNB) shares?
Brian Chesky is reported to have sole voting and sole dispositive power over 66,782,942 shares. The filing shows zero shared voting power and zero shared dispositive power, meaning decision-making authority over these reported shares rests solely with him.
What share count did Airbnb (ABNB) use to calculate Brian Chesky’s 13.7% ownership?
The 13.7% ownership figure is based on 425,294,120 shares of Airbnb Class A common stock outstanding as of October 20, 2025. That share count comes from Airbnb’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 6, 2025.
What is the Voting Agreement mentioned in Brian Chesky’s Airbnb (ABNB) Schedule 13G/A?
The Voting Agreement is an arrangement among Brian Chesky, Joseph Gebbia, Nathan Blecharczyk, and certain affiliated trusts and entities. The parties may be deemed a group under SEC rules, though Chesky disclaims beneficial ownership of securities held by the other participants.
