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IQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2.38
▲(23.96% Upside)
Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Iqiyi in the last 3 months. The average price target is $2.38 with a high forecast of $2.65 and a low forecast of $2.10. The average price target represents a 23.96% change from the last price of $1.92.
Optimistic Outlook for iQiyi: Buy Rating Backed by Revenue Recovery and Strategic InvestmentsWe lower our FY25-27E non-GAAP operating profit forecast to RMB0.55/1.61/1.89bn (previous: RMB0.67/1.63/1.91bn), mainly reflecting iQiyi’s investment in content ecosystem. We fine-tune our target price to US$2.65 based on 18x 2026E non-GAAP EPS (previous: US$2.70 on 18x 2026E non-GAAP EPS). Maintain BUY. Expect membership business to recover YoY in 4Q25E. Membership services revenue declined by 4% YoY but grew by 3% in 3Q25. The QoQ recovery was mainly due to the solid performance of certain popular drama titles such as The Thriving Land, which topped 2025 Enlightent data chart for peak daily market share. Online advertising revenue was down by 7% 3Q25, primarily attributable to decrease in performance-based ad revenue.
Iqiyi (IQ) was downgraded to a Sell Rating at CFRACFRA analyst Siti Salikin downgraded iQIYI (NASDAQ: IQ) from Hold to Sell with a price target of $2.00 (from $1.70).
US Tiger Securities Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Iqiyi (IQ)US Tiger Securities analyst Bo Pei raised the price target on iQIYI (NASDAQ: IQ) to $2.50 (from $2.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.
Optimistic Outlook for iQiyi: Buy Rating Backed by Revenue Recovery and Strategic InvestmentsWe lower our FY25-27E non-GAAP operating profit forecast to RMB0.55/1.61/1.89bn (previous: RMB0.67/1.63/1.91bn), mainly reflecting iQiyi’s investment in content ecosystem. We fine-tune our target price to US$2.65 based on 18x 2026E non-GAAP EPS (previous: US$2.70 on 18x 2026E non-GAAP EPS). Maintain BUY. Expect membership business to recover YoY in 4Q25E. Membership services revenue declined by 4% YoY but grew by 3% in 3Q25. The QoQ recovery was mainly due to the solid performance of certain popular drama titles such as The Thriving Land, which topped 2025 Enlightent data chart for peak daily market share. Online advertising revenue was down by 7% 3Q25, primarily attributable to decrease in performance-based ad revenue.
Iqiyi (IQ) was downgraded to a Sell Rating at CFRACFRA analyst Siti Salikin downgraded iQIYI (NASDAQ: IQ) from Hold to Sell with a price target of $2.00 (from $1.70).
US Tiger Securities Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Iqiyi (IQ)US Tiger Securities analyst Bo Pei raised the price target on iQIYI (NASDAQ: IQ) to $2.50 (from $2.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.
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IQ Analyst Recommendation Trends
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In the current month, IQ has received 7Buy Ratings, 13Hold Ratings, and 1Sell Ratings. IQ average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 2.38.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
IQ Financial Forecast
IQ Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for IQ is <$0.01 with a range of -$0.02 to $0.07. The previous quarter’s EPS was -$0.02. IQ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year IQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for IQ is <$0.01 with a range of -$0.02 to $0.07. The previous quarter’s EPS was -$0.02. IQ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year IQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
IQ Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for IQ is $953.95M with a range of $935.23M to $958.30M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $933.63M. IQ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 57.42% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year IQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for IQ is $953.95M with a range of $935.23M to $958.30M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $933.63M. IQ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 57.42% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year IQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
IQ Stock Forecast FAQ
What is IQ’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Iqiyi Inc’s 12-month average price target is 2.38.
What is IQ’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Iqiyi Inc has 23.96% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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Is IQ a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Iqiyi Inc has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 1 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Iqiyi Inc’s price target?
The average price target for Iqiyi Inc is 2.38. This is based on 3 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $2.65 ,the lowest forecast is $2.10. The average price target represents 23.96% Increase from the current price of $1.92.
What do analysts say about Iqiyi Inc?
Iqiyi Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 3 Wall Streets Analysts.
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