iQIYI, Inc. (IQ)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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IQ Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-136M | $1.9B | $764M | $209M | $673M | $1.1B | $1.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.16 | $1.96 | $0.77 | $0.22 | $0.70 | $1.15 | $1.55 |
| YoY Growth | — | — | -60.3% | -72.6% | +221.8% | +63.6% | +34.9% |
| Net Margin | -0.5% | 6.0% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% |
USD · IQ · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $29.2B | $26.1B | $25.3B | $24.3B | $24.2B |
| Net Income | $764M | $209M | $673M | $1.1B | $1.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.77 | $0.22 | $0.70 | $1.15 | $1.55 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.9B | $341M | $1.2B | $1.9B | $2.5B |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IQ stock.
iQIYI, Inc.'s projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $0.22. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 32/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for iQIYI, Inc.: Bear case $N/A, Base case $8, and Bull case $40. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
iQIYI, Inc.'s projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is -3.7%, reaching approximately $26.1B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 32/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Currently expanding margins support higher forecast reliability. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
iQIYI, Inc.'s forward operating margin is estimated at 3.9% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "expanding". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is below Wall Street consensus with a 13.8% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 27% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.