Airbnb story is 'firming up'. Analyst explains why [Yahoo! Finance]
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Analyst Lloyd Walmsley writes that the “Airbnb story for 2026 [is] firming up,” citing a series of developments that are improving sentiment around the company. A central driver is Airbnb's new chief technology officer, Ahmad Al-Dahle. Walmsley notes that CEO Brian Chesky used a CNBC interview to highlight how the hire fits into the company's long-term ambitions. Chesky described the appointment as “central to Airbnb's broader transformation beyond short-term rentals,” a message that aligns with Mizuho's view that AI could help the platform integrate more hotel supply and roll out AI-powered search. Mizuho adds that it now feels “more confident in Airbnb AI product” after the hire and is more optimistic about the AI opportunity overall. The firm also points to improving investor sentiment, saying it has been “encouraged by modestly better reception to our bull case” during recent client meetings. CEO commentary on the travel outlook also supports the thesis. On CNBC, Chesky
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