Airbnb CTO Aristotle Balogh sells $191,750 in shares

Published 06/02/2025, 08:00 PM
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SAN FRANCISCO—Aristotle Balogh, Chief Technology Officer at Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB), recently sold 1,475 shares of the company’s Class A common stock. The company, currently valued at approximately $80 billion, maintains impressive gross profit margins of 83% and shows strong financial health according to InvestingPro metrics. The shares were sold at a price of $130 each, totaling $191,750. This transaction was conducted under a prearranged trading plan, known as a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which Balogh adopted on February 27, 2025. While individual insiders may sell shares, InvestingPro data reveals management has been actively buying back shares, with the company holding more cash than debt on its balance sheet. Following this sale, Balogh retains ownership of 214,577 shares in the company.

In other recent news, Airbnb Inc . has been the focus of multiple analyst evaluations and regulatory developments. Truist Securities downgraded Airbnb’s stock from Hold to Sell, adjusting the price target to $106.00 and revising earnings projections slightly downward for the years 2025 and 2026. Meanwhile, BTIG maintained a Neutral rating, noting a slowdown in Airbnb’s performance indicators compared to competitors like Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) and Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) Group. In contrast, Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating with a $185.00 price target, following a CFO roadshow that emphasized Airbnb’s strategic growth plans and AI investments. DA Davidson also maintained a Buy rating with a $155.00 price target, praising Airbnb’s recent Summer 2025 product release, which includes new services and a redesigned app. Additionally, Airbnb faces regulatory challenges in Spain, where the government has ordered the removal of over 65,000 listings due to alleged violations of housing regulations. Airbnb plans to appeal this decision, which is part of a broader crackdown on holiday rental businesses. These developments highlight the complex landscape Airbnb navigates, balancing strategic initiatives with regulatory compliance and market competition.

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