Baidu's stock plummeted 5.03% during intraday trading on Friday, following a negative analyst action.
JPMorgan lowered its price target on Baidu to $205 from $230, maintaining an Overweight rating. The cut in target price reflects reduced expectations for the company's future performance, prompting investor selling.
This adjustment contributed to the stock's decline as market participants reacted to the revised outlook from a major financial institution.