iQIYI (IQ) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

iQIYI (NASDAQ:IQ) will likely be releasing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect iQIYI to post earnings of $0.03 per share and revenue of $944.2380 million for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET.

iQIYI Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:IQ opened at $1.76 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $1.97 and a 200-day simple moving average of $2.18. iQIYI has a twelve month low of $1.50 and a twelve month high of $2.84. The company has a current ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75. The company has a market capitalization of $1.69 billion, a PE ratio of -29.33 and a beta of 0.09.

Institutional Trading of iQIYI

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in shares of iQIYI by 393.4% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 2,152,263 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,864,000 after purchasing an additional 1,716,011 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its position in shares of iQIYI by 1.6% in the third quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 432,300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,107,000 after acquiring an additional 6,900 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of iQIYI by 20.8% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 29,472 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 5,077 shares in the last quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iQIYI during the fourth quarter worth $8,488,000. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP boosted its position in shares of iQIYI by 1,423.3% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 2,811,044 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,397,000 after acquiring an additional 2,626,502 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 52.69% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of iQIYI from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of iQIYI in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $2.10 price target on iQIYI in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, iQIYI has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $2.64.

iQIYI Company Profile

iQIYI, Inc is a leading online entertainment service provider headquartered in Beijing, China, offering a comprehensive portfolio of streaming video content across multiple genres. The company operates a subscription-based video-on-demand (SVOD) platform, complemented by advertising-supported content (AVOD) and pay-per-view offerings. Its digital library encompasses original series, feature films, variety shows, animation and documentaries, catering to diverse demographic segments and viewer preferences.

Originally launched by Baidu in 2010 as an online video site, iQIYI was formally rebranded in early 2012 and has since expanded its footprint beyond China’s domestic market.