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Spring is around the corner, and many people are planning their vacations, often turning first to Airbnb (ABNB 0.17%). The short-term rental and experience company's stock, which now trades at roughly $150 per share, has been essentially flat since going public in 2020, when its shares opened for trading at $146 per share. Beyond the stock price, the platform is more popular than ever, but it is facing increased regulation across the globe. So, let's examine the stock and Airbnb's recent key financial metri ...

Investors appeared to sour on Airbnb (ABNB -2.22%) in 2022 and 2023 as pandemic-era travel demand started to cool off and there were some threats to the business, such as major cities cracking down on short-term rentals. However, the recent numbers look very impressive, and the stock is starting to look like an excellent value.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 22, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 23, 2024. ...

The name Airbnb (ABNB -2.22%) has become synonymous with short-term vacation rentals. Its high brand awareness nearly matches that of its competitor in the hotel space, Hilton Worldwide.Unlike Hilton, Airbnb does not own property, nor is it the first mover in the vacation rental space, a claim belonging to Expedia's Vrbo. Nonetheless, by knowing three key facts about Airbnb, investors can not only better understand its value proposition but also learn how to profit from the internet and direct marketing ret ...

Airbnb Inc. (ABNB, Financial) reported its full-year 2023 earnings last week, and the results were much better than expected. The company divulged that travel demand surpassed expectations and there were indications in its metrics that implied demand would sustain throughout the year. In addition, the San Francisco-based company announced a $6 billion share buyback program. This is a new buyback program in addition to the $2.25 billion worth of shares it had already repurchased using its own free cash. With ...

Since its founding in 2007, Airbnb (ABNB -1.68%) has quickly become a major disruptor in the global hospitality industry. It reported $73 billion of gross booking value (GBV) and 448 million nights and experiences booked in 2023. The business currently counts 5 million hosts listing 7.7 million different properties. This is tremendous scale that has been achieved in less than two decades.Thanks to such remarkable success, it's easy for investors to put the blinders on and assume this growth tech stock is in ...

Both Airbnb (ABNB -1.68%) and Uber Technologies (UBER 0.22%) recently reported their fourth-quarter 2023 financial results, demonstrating ongoing momentum that these businesses are benefiting from in the face of macro uncertainty. The two gig-economy heavyweights have some serious investment merit.But are these phenomenal growth tech stocks worthy of Warren Buffett's investment consideration? There are three reasons I can identify why the Oracle of Omaha would likely love to add Airbnb and Uber shares to Be ...

A lot of stocks are marching higher after announcing their latest financial results. And it’s not only the “Magnificent 7” that have momentum in their share price. Many smaller, less well-known companies are seeing their stocks climb upwards after delivering earnings that surpassed the expectations of analysts and impressed investors. Equally important has been strong forward guidance, which is serving as a catalyst for many companies. Investors looking to give their portfolio a lift should consider taking ...

Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Shares of this company have returned +5.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.1% change. The Zacks Internet - Content industry, to which Airbnb, Inc. belongs, has gained 5.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?While media releases or rumo ...

When you imagine booking a camping trip on Airbnb, you might have visions of glamping under the stars in a luxurious bell tent.Perhaps there’s even a rustic hot tub waiting for you to take a dip, before you cozy up by a crackling fire, marshmallow stick in hand.But then, as you scroll through the listings, eager to make this dream a reality, you stumble upon an Airbnb offering that brings you crashing back down to earth. Titled “Large Tent Near The Beach,” this listing promises an experience far removed fro ...