Morgan Stanley downgraded Baidu (BIDU.O) to Reduce from In Line with the market and cut its US target price to $80 from $130, a 38.5% reduction equivalent to a 2027 forecast P/E of 10x. The firm trimmed Baidu’s core revenue forecasts for 2026–28 by 1%–9% and lowered non‑GAAP operating profit estimates by 6%–31%, citing softer revenue and higher AI investment.

2026-08-19

Morgan Stanley downgraded Baidu (BIDU.O) to Reduce from In Line with the market and cut its US target price to $80 from $130, a 38.5% reduction equivalent to a 2027 forecast P/E of 10x. The firm trimmed Baidu’s core revenue forecasts for 2026–28 by 1%–9% and lowered non‑GAAP operating profit estimates by 6%–31%, citing softer revenue and higher AI investment.