Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) on August 19, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Baidu, Inc. (BIDU)
Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) on August 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $92.87
- Market capitalization
- $43.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays reiterated an Equal-Weight rating on Baidu (BIDU) on August 19, 2026, indicating the analyst sees the stock as fairly valued relative to the market.
Market Context
Baidu, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector. The stock currently trades at $92.87 with a market capitalization of $43.5B. The stock has gained 3.4% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Baidu, Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Baidu, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | N/A |
| Jul 17, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View BIDU Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for BIDU?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the BIDU forecast page.
