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Baidu (BIDU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$85.80 +0.22 (+0.26%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

Baidu - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
6

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Baidu in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for BIDU.

Consensus Price Target

$113.75
32.58% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Baidu, the average price target is $113.75. The highest price target for BIDU is $141.00, while the lowest price target for BIDU is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 32.58% from the current price of $85.80.
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BIDU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$113.75$126.93$135.13$178.94
Forecasted Upside32.58% Upside58.01% Upside53.07% Upside55.95% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy

BIDU Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BIDU Price Targets by Month

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Baidu Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBaiduComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.69
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside32.58% Upside265.04% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/29/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $141.00+66.51%
11/27/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
11/25/2024China Renaissance
0 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$86.00+7.06%
11/25/2024Susquehanna
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S. Patil
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DowngradePositive ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $85.00+5.81%
11/22/2024Benchmark
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $130.00+62.40%
11/22/2024Barclays
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J. Shao
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
11/12/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$130.00 ➝ $115.00+30.27%
10/3/2024Dbs Bank
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T. Tam
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/24/2024Hsbc Global Res
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C. Liu
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/24/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$100.00+13.28%
8/26/2024Loop Capital
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $115.00+34.19%
8/23/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$128.00 ➝ $117.00+36.38%
8/23/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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B. Van
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$130.00 ➝ $97.00+13.07%
8/22/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$174.00 ➝ $139.00+62.02%
5/17/2024Macquarie
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E. Jiang
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/17/2024Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$140.00 ➝ $125.00+11.02%
11/22/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$181.00 ➝ $174.00+48.03%
11/22/2023Nomura Instinet
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$145.00+27.84%
7/27/2023OTR Global
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 DowngradePositive
4/21/2023UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy$185.00 ➝ $180.00+41.24%
4/3/2023Daiwa Capital Markets
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 Boost Target$200.00 ➝ $215.00+43.74%

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Should I Buy Baidu Stock? BIDU Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Baidu pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Baidu
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Baidu, Inc.:

  • Baidu, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $30.34 billion, indicating a solid position in the market that can attract institutional investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $86.52, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential growth as the company continues to expand its services.
  • Recent investments from major institutional investors, such as Fred Alger Management LLC and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund, suggest confidence in Baidu's future performance.
  • The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk, which is appealing to risk-averse investors.
  • Baidu's diverse operations, including its core internet search services and the iQIYI streaming platform, provide multiple revenue streams, enhancing its growth potential.

Baidu
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Baidu, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent downgrades from analysts, including JPMorgan and Barclays, indicate a shift in market sentiment, which could lead to decreased investor confidence.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 50-day moving average of $93.63, suggesting potential instability in its price performance.
  • With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.59, while relatively low, it may indicate that the stock is not expected to grow significantly in the near term compared to its peers.
  • Increased competition in the internet services sector could impact Baidu's market share and profitability, posing risks for investors.
  • Analysts have set a consensus target price of $113.75, which may limit upside potential if the stock does not meet these expectations.

BIDU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Baidu is $113.75, with a high forecast of $141.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baidu in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" BIDU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BIDU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Baidu's stock has a predicted upside of 32.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Baidu's stock had 7 downgrades by analysts.

Baidu has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, China Renaissance, Citigroup, Dbs Bank, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, and Susquehanna in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Baidu less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Baidu is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BIDU compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:BIDU) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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