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KE (BEKE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$19.97 -0.26 (-1.29%)
(As of 11/21/2024 ET)

KE - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

$25.90
29.72% Upside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KE, the average price target is $25.90. The highest price target for BEKE is $30.00, while the lowest price target for BEKE is $21.80. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.72% from the current price of $19.97.
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BEKE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
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)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 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$25.90$24.90$24.30$24.38
Forecasted Upside29.72% Upside19.48% Upside60.98% Upside55.35% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate 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
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.71% Upside12.88% Upside9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/30/2024Bank of America
4 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%
5/29/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$28.00 ➝ $30.00+76.57%
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 Thursday, November 7, 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.:

  • KE Holdings Inc. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong business performance.
  • Recent institutional investments in KE Holdings Inc. by reputable firms like Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund suggest confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Analysts have provided positive forecasts for KE Holdings Inc., with Citigroup giving a "buy" rating and setting a price target of $23.80, indicating potential for stock price appreciation.
  • KE Holdings Inc. has a solid market capitalization of $31.69 billion, reflecting the company's size and stability in the market.
  • The company's stock price has been on an upward trend, with recent trading at $25.70, potentially offering capital gains for investors.

KE
Bear Case

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

  • KE Holdings Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 61.90, which may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • The company's PEG ratio of 3.40 suggests that the stock may be overpriced relative to its expected earnings growth, potentially limiting future returns for investors.
  • KE Holdings Inc. has a beta of -0.74, indicating that the stock's price is less volatile than the overall market, which may result in lower potential returns during market upswings.
  • The stock's 200-day moving average of $15.33 is below the current trading price of $25.70, signaling a potential deviation from the long-term trend that could lead to price corrections.
  • While the company has shown revenue growth, the net margin of 5.32% may be considered low by some investors, indicating potential profitability challenges.

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 $25.90, with a high forecast of $30.00 and a low forecast of $21.80.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KE in the last twelve months. 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 29.72% 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 Citigroup 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 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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