What's Going On With Airbnb Stock After Earnings?

Author: Erica Kollmann | August 07, 2024 01:39pm

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company reported its second-quarter results and issued weak forward guidance after Tuesday's closing bell.

The Details:

Airbnb reported an increase in revenue of 10.63% year-over-year, but missed expectations with earnings of 86 cents per share. 

The company issued weak third-quarter revenue guidance of between $3.67 billion and $3.73 billion, below the consensus estimate of $3.836 billion for the quarter. Airbnb also said it expects sequential moderation in growth of Nights and Experiences Booked when compared to the second quarter. 

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Several analysts lowered price targets on Airbnb's stock following the print: 

• Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintained an Underweight rating on Airbnb and lowered the price target from $129 to $100.
• BMO Capital maintained its Market Perform rating and lowered the price target from $151 to $130.
• Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintained Airbnb with a Positive, but lowered the price target from $180 to $130.
• Piper Sandler maintained its Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $155 to $125.
• RBC Capital analyst Brad Erickson maintained a Sector Perform rating and lowered the price target from $150 to $120.

Will ABNB Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Airbnb will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $145.10 on Airbnb. The Street high target is currently at $190 and the Street low target is $100. Of all the analysts covering Airbnb, 7 have positive ratings, 10 have neutral ratings and 3 have negative ratings.

In the last month, 11 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Airbnb have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Airbnb is 15.67% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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ABNB Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Airbnb shares are down 14.5% at $111.55 at the time of publication Wednesday.

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