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Across the recent three months, 9 analysts have shared their insights on Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
| Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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| Total Ratings | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 30D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1M Ago | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2M Ago | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M Ago | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $132.67, along with a high estimate of $177.00 and a low estimate of $81.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 24.49% increase from the previous average price target of $106.57.
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Baidu. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
| Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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| Ellie Jiang | Macquarie | Raises | Outperform | $176.00 | $91.00 |
| Andy Yu | DBS Bank | Announces | Buy | $177.00 | - |
| Thomas Chong | Jefferies | Raises | Buy | $157.00 | $108.00 |
| Richard Kramer | Arete Research | Announces | Buy | $143.00 | - |
| Shyam Patil | Susquehanna | Raises | Neutral | $95.00 | $85.00 |
| Fawne Jiang | Benchmark | Lowers | Buy | $115.00 | $120.00 |
| Jiong Shao | Barclays | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $81.00 | $84.00 |
| Alicia Yap | Citigroup | Raises | Buy | $140.00 | $138.00 |
| Thomas Chong | Jefferies | Lowers | Buy | $110.00 | $120.00 |
To gain a panoramic view of Baidu's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 70% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2024. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Baidu's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -3.59% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Baidu's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 22.38%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Baidu's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.69%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.62%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Baidu's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.33.
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