Airbnb Will Fall Short of $196 as Host Fees Bite

Airbnb will not hit $196 in the week of August 31, 2026. The stock closed at $185.81 on August 31, 2026 after opening at $189.15 and peaking at $189.33, and that intraday range will leave $196 out of reach. Even with DA Davidson raising its target to $220, the company’s shift to a host-paid fee str…