Iqiyi Inc (IQ)
NASDAQ:IQ
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IQ Stock Chart & Stats
$1.41
-$0.02(-0.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.41
-$0.02(-0.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.98 - $2.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.45M
Average Volume (3M)6.10M
Market Cap
$993.98M
Enterprise Value$9.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.21
Shares Outstanding530,582,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,230,484
30 Day Avg. Volume6,102,773
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)0.97
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio1.33K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap9.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda214.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.56Price Target Upside10.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI-driven Production & Nadou Pro ScaleLarge-scale AI tooling and Nadou Pro adoption create a durable competitive advantage by lowering per-title production cost and shortening cycles. That scale enables high-margin, repeatable content creation, supports IP volume growth and faster monetization, and reduces reliance on costly traditional production models.
Robust International Subscriber ExpansionSustained double-digit overseas subscriber growth diversifies revenue away from domestic cyclicality and広告 markets. Higher ARPU overseas and broad geographic traction expand total addressable market, supporting multi-year subscription growth potential and reducing concentration risk in China ad and distribution channels.
Micro-format Monetization & Cost DisciplineImproved monetization of micro-formats and visible expense discipline indicate structural margin recovery potential. Scalable, lower-cost micro content that earns higher revenue per inventory unit supports unit economics improvement, making content investment more ROI-driven and improving long-term cash conversion if sustained.
Bears Say
Weak Operating Cash GenerationSharp cash-flow deterioration is a durable risk for a content-heavy streaming model that must fund originals and IP. Reduced operating cash limits reinvestment in premium content, heightens refinancing or dilution risk, and constrains ability to scale initiatives like international expansion without external capital.
Profitability DeteriorationMargin compression and a swing to net losses reduce internal funding and signal that monetization gains haven't offset content and marketing costs. Persistently weak margins would impair free cash flow generation, restrict strategic flexibility, and increase reliance on balance-sheet actions to sustain growth investments.
Related-party Exposure On Balance SheetA material related-party loan weakens balance-sheet quality and creates execution and disclosure risk. Large illiquid receivables can reduce recoverable assets, complicate creditor negotiations, and undermine investor confidence, especially if operating cash remains tight and the company needs collateralizable liquidity.
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IQ FAQ
What was Iqiyi Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iqiyi Inc lowest stock price was $0.98 and its highest was $2.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Iqiyi Inc’s market cap?
Iqiyi Inc’s market cap is $993.98M.
When is Iqiyi Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Iqiyi Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Iqiyi Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Iqiyi Inc released its earnings results on May 18, 2026. The company reported -$0.035 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.033 by -$0.003.
Is Iqiyi Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Iqiyi Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Iqiyi Inc pay dividends?
Iqiyi Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Iqiyi Inc’s EPS estimate?
Iqiyi Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Iqiyi Inc have?
Iqiyi Inc has 530,582,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Iqiyi Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Iqiyi Inc reported an EPS of -$0.035 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.033. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.586%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Iqiyi Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Iqiyi Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1.56 (10.64% Upside)
$1.56 (10.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IQ Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Iqiyi Inc
Operating under the iQIYI brand, iQIYI, Inc. is a prominent provider of online entertainment services throughout the People's Republic of China. Its extensive portfolio of offerings encompasses internet video content, online gaming, live streaming events, digital literature, animated productions, e-commerce solutions, and a social media platform. A central feature is its video content platform, which curates a vast library of internet video, sourced both from licensed third-party professional creators and its own in-house productions. Revenue streams also include subscription-based memberships, content licensing and distribution, and online advertising. Specific offerings further include iQIYI Show, a real-time live streaming platform where users can engage with preferred hosts, public figures, and programs. Additionally, iQIYI Lite offers a streamlined and personalized video viewing experience, tailoring content recommendations to individual user tastes. Beyond its core media services, iQIYI is also active in talent management, intellectual property (IP) licensing, and the ongoing development of a dedicated video community application. Originally incorporated as Qiyi.com, Inc., the company officially adopted the name iQIYI, Inc. in November 2017. Established in 2009, iQIYI is headquartered in Beijing, China, and operates as a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited.
IQ Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights a mix of near-term headwinds and strategic progress. Top-line revenue declined sequentially largely due to seasonality and fewer third-party distribution deals (total revenue -8%, ad -8%, distribution -54%), and the company remains modestly loss-making on a non-GAAP basis (~RMB 149M, ~2% margin) with limited operating cash (RMB 186M). Offsetting these weaknesses are clear operational and strategic positives: sequential membership growth and longer subscription duration, strong international membership expansion (overseas membership +40% YoY; Indonesia +80% YoY; Brazil/Mexico >100% YoY), broad adoption of Nadou Pro (10,000+ creators) and large-scale AI content initiatives (3,000+ AI micro dramas; 14,000+ micro animation titles), improved monetization for micro dramas (+60% revenue per inventory unit YoY), and disciplined cost reductions (content cost -2%, operating expenses -10%). Management also advanced IP commercialization (iQIYI LAND, merchandise records) and capital actions to strengthen the balance sheet. Overall, strategic momentum in AI, international expansion and content monetization outweigh the near-term revenue and cash challenges, suggesting a cautiously positive outlook.View all IQ earnings summariesIQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1.56
▲(10.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
14.30% Mutual Funds
7.22% Other Institutional Investors
72.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors