AIRBNB'S $540M VOLUME LEADS U.S. EQUITIES ON 0.37% GAIN FOLLOWING PHILLIPCAPITAL UPGRADE

Airbnb (ABNB) closed on August 15, 2025, with a 0.37% gain, marking its highest volume of $540 million among U.S. equities that day. The stock’s performance followed a strategic upgrade from PhillipCapital, which revised its rating for the shares from “Reduce” to “Neutral” and raised the price target to $127. The adjustment reflects stabilizing travel demand and regional growth in Asia Pacific and Latin America, though the firm maintained its 2025 revenue forecasts and unchanged 7.0% weighted average cost of capital assumption.

The brokerage highlighted Airbnb’s long-term growth potential, particularly in its local experiences segment, which is projected to contribute meaningfully to revenue only after fiscal year 2026. While the firm acknowledged the company’s market position as a global homestay platform operating in over 220 countries, it cautioned that new initiatives may require time to scale. This tempered optimism contrasts with broader market enthusiasm for AI-driven investments, suggesting a cautious outlook for Airbnb’s near-term momentum.

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