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Airbnb Inc(ABNB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$166.04
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ABNB

10/28/2026: ABNB (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Airbnb is a global travel platform that has built a leading position in the alternative accommodation market through a marketplace model. The company benefits from strong brand equity and an asset-light structure, allowing for high operational leverage. Its primary growth story revolves around expanding into long-term rentals and enhancing the user experience through technology. However, investors must consider material risks, including ongoing regulatory challenges in major cities and competition from established travel aggregators. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility and are monitoring the company's ability to maintain high margins amidst shifting travel demand.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitAirbnb demonstrates strong revenue growth potential and scaling capabilities within the global travel sector.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fit is conditional on positive price trends and market sentiment toward travel stocks.
Value investorWeak fitAirbnb's valuation often commands a premium, making it less attractive for traditional deep-value investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, prioritizing cash flow for growth and repurchases.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock carries high volatility and regulatory risks associated with the travel and gig-economy sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighHigh beta leads to significant price swings, impacting short-term investor outcomes.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe stock often trades at high multiples, leaving little room for error during growth decelerations.
Competition risk (Direct competition from OTAs)Medium / highIntense pressure from well-funded travel aggregators could compress margins.
Business qualityStrongThe platform possesses strong network effects and significant brand equity.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will find no yield here.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining quality across millions of hosts globally remains a complex operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -11.68%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ABNB receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ABNB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 37.8%) and solid revenue growth (+10.8%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-5.2%), modest insider ownership of 1.94%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ABNB's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.6B (37.8% of revenue). Operating efficiency is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ABNB's strongest growth driver at +10.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-5.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 90.0% and approximately 96.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.94% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 5.61%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.51%
Harris Associates L.P. 3.20%
State Street Corp 3.08%
Amvescap Plc. 2.74%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ABNB generates approximately $723 of gross profit, $212 of operating income, and $378 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.96%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ABNB has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 101.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 38.46
1Y Target Price 183.95
Price to earnings Ratio 38.46
1Y Target Price 183.95
Volume (30-day avg) 4.3M shares
Beta 1.24
52 Weeks Range 110.81 - 193.45
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 110.81 - 193.45
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.39

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Service FeesCommission fees charged to both hosts and guests for successful bookings on the platform.Airbnb acts as a middleman, collecting a percentage fee on every transaction processed.
Geography: North AmericaRevenue generated from bookings within the US, Canada, and Mexico.North America remains a primary, high-spending market for the company's growth.
Geography: InternationalBookings across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.International markets provide critical diversification and long-term expansion opportunities.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 2.89
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 20.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.01%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) 34.54%

Valuation

Trailing PE 38.46
Forward PE 27.62
Enterprise Value 91.28B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.68
Enterprise Value 91.28B
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 32.4
Shares Outstanding 419.53M
Shares Floating 405.77M
Shares Outstanding 419.53M
Shares Floating 405.77M
Percent Insiders 1.94
Percent Institutions 89.98

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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