Airbnb’s Growth Potential: Strategic Initiatives and Market Expansion Drive Buy Rating

Ronald Josey, an analyst from Citi, maintained the Buy rating on Airbnb (ABNB – Research Report). The associated price target remains the same with $155.00.

Ronald Josey has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Airbnb’s potential for growth. Following discussions with Airbnb’s investor relations team, Josey is optimistic about the company’s initiatives such as Experiences & Services and the Next-Nine markets, which are expected to drive significant growth in Nights & Experiences Booked (N&EB) over time. The company’s focus on improving usability, reliability, and affordability through investments in its core offerings is anticipated to increase demand, despite existing macroeconomic pressures on travel.
In the short to medium term, Airbnb’s strategic focus includes enhancing its core operations to improve conversion rates and expanding in its Next Nine Markets. Longer-term, the company is investing in new offerings like Services & Experiences, which have been launched in numerous cities and are expected to scale further. These initiatives, along with a revamped app and strategic marketing efforts, are seen as key differentiators that support the Buy rating and the target price of $155.

In another report released on May 20, Bernstein also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $185.00 price target.