Baidu (BIDU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$89.46 -0.91 (-1.01%)

Closing price 04/29/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$89.09 -0.37 (-0.41%)

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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

Hold

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

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

$110.83
23.89% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Baidu, the average price target is $110.83. 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 23.89% from the current price of $89.46.

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BIDU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
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)	15 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	$110.83	$111.25	$113.75	$171.64
Forecasted Upside	23.89% Upside	20.88% Upside	20.03% Upside	66.00% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	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.

BIDU Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Baidu Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Baidu	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.37	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	23.89% Upside	134.32% Upside	20.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BIDU News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/21/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	J. Shao Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+9.24%
3/8/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
2/19/2025	Nomura Securities 5 of 5 stars	J. Shi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/19/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Fawne Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $130.00	+44.19%
2/19/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $105.00	+16.46%
2/18/2025	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Outperform
11/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$142.00 ➝ $141.00	+66.51%
11/27/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral
11/25/2024	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$86.00	+7.06%
11/25/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Patil Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Positive ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $85.00	+5.81%
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10/3/2024	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Tam Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/24/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Liu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/24/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$100.00	+13.28%
8/26/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$120.00 ➝ $115.00	+34.19%
8/23/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$128.00 ➝ $117.00	+36.38%
8/22/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$174.00 ➝ $139.00	+62.02%
5/17/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/17/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$140.00 ➝ $125.00	+11.02%
11/22/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$181.00 ➝ $174.00	+48.03%
11/22/2023	Nomura Instinet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$145.00	+27.84%
7/27/2023	OTR Global Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Positive

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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 Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Baidu pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Baidu
Bull Case

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

Baidu, Inc. has recently received positive ratings from several analysts, with firms like Daiwa Capital Markets reaffirming an "outperform" rating, indicating strong potential for growth.
The stock price is currently around $84.60, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a company with a solid market presence.
Institutional investors have shown renewed interest, with significant increases in holdings from firms like SG Americas Securities LLC, suggesting confidence in Baidu's future performance.
Baidu, Inc. operates in the growing internet services sector in China, which continues to expand, providing a favorable environment for revenue growth.
The company has a diverse business model, including its core search services and the iQIYI streaming platform, which can help mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single revenue stream.

Baidu
Bear Case

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

Despite recent analyst upgrades, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year high of $116.25 and a low of $74.71, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, such as Nomura Securities, which reduced its rating from "strong-buy" to "hold," reflecting concerns about the stock's short-term performance.
Recent financial disclosures show that some institutional investors, like National Bank of Canada FI, have significantly reduced their positions, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's immediate prospects.
The competitive landscape in the internet services sector is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Baidu's growth and profitability.
Market conditions and regulatory challenges in China could pose risks to Baidu's operations and financial performance, making it a less attractive option for some investors.

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 $110.83, 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 year. 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 23.89% 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.

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Baidu (BIDU) Stock Forecast & Price Target