Airbnb (ABNB) is rolling out a new three-month pilot program that could make vacation stays more convenient. Starting in January 2026, the company will test a “kitchen stocking” service in partnership with Instacart (CART), allowing guests to order groceries ahead of their trip and have them waiting when they arrive.
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Initially, the service will be available in select Airbnb listings in Phoenix, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Guests can place Instacart orders directly through the Airbnb app up to three weeks before check-in. If hosts agree to receive and unpack the groceries before guests arrive, they will earn $25 per order and a $100 bonus for their first completed order.
Airbnb’s Push to Become a Full Lifestyle Platform
This move is part of Airbnb’s efforts to expand beyond accommodations and into a full portfolio of travel-related services. Earlier this year, the company launched “Airbnb Services,” a platform offering add-ons such as cleaning, childcare, and now grocery delivery.
ABNB is exploring longer-term stays and remote work solutions. It rolled out features such as “Live and Work Anywhere” and has partnered with cities to promote extended stays. It is also investing in tools to support hosts, including smart pricing, co-hosting options, and even home design guidance.
These moves signal Airbnb’s ambition to become a full-service platform for living, working, and making short-term rentals feel more like home.
Is Airbnb a Buy or Sell?
Turning to Wall Street, ABNB stock has a Hold consensus rating based on nine Buys, 13 Holds, and five Sells assigned in the last three months. At $142.55, the average Airbnb stock price target implies a 17.14% upside potential.
