Baidu Group-SW (BIDU-SW) shares plummeted 5.07% during intraday trading on Tuesday, following a price target reduction by Barclays analysts.
Barclays analyst Jiong Shao lowered the firm's price target on Baidu to $124 from $128 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The price target cut reflects reduced expectations from the investment bank and contributed to selling pressure on the stock.
Analysts have expressed mixed opinions on Baidu and other communication services stocks recently, with the Barclays downgrade highlighting ongoing concerns about the company's valuation and prospects in the competitive tech sector.