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Baidu (BIDU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$80.59 +3.73 (+4.85%)
Closing price 04/9/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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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
12
Buy
7

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for BIDU.

Consensus Price Target

$111.25
38.04% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Baidu, the average price target is $111.25. 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 38.04% from the current price of $80.59.
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BIDU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/10/24 to 4/10/25
1 Month Ago
3/11/24 to 3/11/25
3 Months Ago
1/11/24 to 1/10/25
1 Year Ago
4/11/23 to 4/10/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
10 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$111.25$111.25$113.75$173.73
Forecasted Upside38.04% Upside17.76% Upside46.91% Upside70.98% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Buy
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BIDU Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.37
2.67
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside38.04% Upside7,244.05% Upside24.79% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/8/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
2/19/2025Nomura Securities
5 of 5 stars
J. Shi
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/19/2025Benchmark
2 of 5 stars
Fawne Jiang
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $130.00+44.19%
2/19/2025Mizuho
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James Lee
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $105.00+16.46%
2/18/2025Daiwa Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Outperform
2/11/2025Barclays
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J. Shao
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$83.00 ➝ $95.00+5.41%
11/29/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $141.00+66.51%
11/27/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
11/25/2024China Renaissance
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 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%
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%
8/22/2024Jefferies 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%

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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 Monday, April 7, 2025. 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 current ratio of 2.09, indicating that it has more than twice the amount of current assets compared to its current liabilities, which suggests good short-term financial health.
  • The company’s market capitalization is approximately $34.19 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the market, which can be attractive to investors looking for established companies.
  • With a PE ratio of 10.63, Baidu, Inc. is considered undervalued compared to many tech companies, potentially offering a good entry point for investors seeking growth at a reasonable price.
  • As of the latest trading session, Baidu, Inc. shares are priced at $97.50, which is near the midpoint of its fifty-two week range, suggesting potential for upward movement as market conditions improve.
  • The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, indicating that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk for investors.

Baidu
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.96 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Recent institutional selling, such as Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd trimming its holdings by 92.4%, may indicate a lack of confidence among large investors, which could negatively impact stock performance.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on Baidu, Inc., with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting that there may not be strong bullish sentiment in the market currently.
  • The beta of 0.47 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors looking for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • Despite its strong financial ratios, the company operates in a highly competitive internet services market, which could pose risks to its growth and profitability moving forward.

BIDU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Baidu is $111.25, with a high forecast of $141.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baidu in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 38.04% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Baidu's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Baidu has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, Daiwa Capital Markets, Mizuho, Nomura, Nomura Securities, and Sanford C. Bernstein 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 4/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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