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KE (BEKE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$18.38 +0.12 (+0.66%)
(As of 12/20/2024 04:32 PM ET)

KE - 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
0
Buy
4

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KE in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for BEKE.

Consensus Price Target

$26.65
44.99% Upside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KE, the average price target is $26.65. The highest price target for BEKE is $33.00, while the lowest price target for BEKE is $21.80. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 44.99% from the current price of $18.38.
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BEKE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 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$26.65$25.90$25.20$24.38
Forecasted Upside44.99% Upside29.72% Upside75.37% Upside56.55% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

BEKE 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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BEKE Price Targets by Month

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KE Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKEFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside44.99% Upside18.66% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/25/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$30.00 ➝ $33.00+75.53%
10/30/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$24.00 ➝ $28.00+26.35%
9/10/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
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Initiated CoverageBuy$23.80+67.02%
3/15/2024HSBC
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$23.90 ➝ $21.80+54.61%
5/9/2023New Street Research
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$22.00+39.51%
4/7/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight$23.00 ➝ $23.50+24.47%
2/24/2023Daiwa Capital Markets
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 Initiated CoverageBuy

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Should I Buy KE Stock? BEKE 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 KE pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KE
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KE Holdings Inc.:

  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased the price targets for KE Holdings Inc., with Bank of America raising its target from $24.00 to $28.00, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The stock is currently trading at $18.91, which is below its recent high of $26.05, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Institutional ownership stands at 39.34%, reflecting confidence from large investors in the company's future performance and stability.
  • KE Holdings Inc. operates a comprehensive online and offline platform for housing transactions in China, positioning it well in a growing real estate market.
  • Recent acquisitions by institutional investors, such as Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC acquiring 116,946 shares, indicate growing interest and confidence in the company's prospects.

KE
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in KE Holdings Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent trading down of 1.9%, which may indicate instability and risk for potential investors.
  • KE Holdings Inc. has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.35, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The company has a beta of -0.77, indicating that its stock price tends to move inversely to the market, which could pose risks during market downturns.
  • Despite recent positive analyst ratings, the stock's performance has been inconsistent, with a twelve-month low of $12.44, raising concerns about its long-term growth potential.
  • Recent selling by institutional investors, such as Centiva Capital LP cutting its holdings by 41.0%, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.

BEKE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for KE is $26.65, with a high forecast of $33.00 and a low forecast of $21.80.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KE in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" BEKE shares.

According to analysts, KE's stock has a predicted upside of 44.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, KE's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

KE has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, and Barclays in the past 90 days.

Analysts like KE more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for KE is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BEKE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BEKE) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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