FrançaisAre analysts right about Airbnb (ABNB)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Airbnb, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 27% were profitable, average return -1% (185 calls). At 3 months: +0% average return (44% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham | 18 | 44% | +2% |
| Wells Fargo | 17 | 24% | -4% |
| Morgan Stanley | 12 | 0% | -15% |
| Susquehanna | 11 | 36% | +4% |
| DA Davidson | 10 | 50% | +4% |
Valuation
Is Airbnb overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Airbnb right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Airbnb's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Airbnb | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 42.9 | 19.9 |
| Forward P/E | 30.0 | 14.4 |
| Net margin | 20% | 9% |
👉 Airbnb trades above its sector median (42.9 vs 19.9) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Airbnb (ABNB) is "Buy" (39 bullish, 7 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 27% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Airbnb's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $175 (-5% vs $184), ranging from $125 to $217 (24 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Airbnb?
Over 1 year, 27% of analyst targets on Airbnb were profitable, for an average return of -1% (across 185 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Airbnb stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $175 within 12 months, i.e. -5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $217, the most cautious $125.
What is the Airbnb stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $175, -5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (27%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Airbnb overvalued?
Its P/E is 42.9, forward P/E 30.0. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.