Baidu Stock Surges 11% on Bullish AI-Driven Analyst Upgrades
Baidu's U.S.-listed ADRs soared 11% Wednesday, defying a 0.1% market dip, after consecutive analyst endorsements. Jefferies' Thomas Chong raised his price target to $157 from $108, citing AI-driven growth catalysts including enterprise partnerships and cloud revenue leadership. The Kunlun AI accelerator chip development further differentiates the Chinese tech giant.
The rally gained momentum following Arete Research's Richard Kramer upgrading Baidu on Tuesday. Analysts now see the company's aggressive AI adoption translating to fundamental improvements, with cloud infrastructure and proprietary hardware positioning it for sustained outperformance.