Positive News SentimentPositive News KE Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BEKE) $15.31 -0.33 (-2.11%) (As of 12/5/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$14.97▼$15.3950-Day Range$14.59▼$16.9052-Week Range$13.49▼$21.08Volume8.21 million shsAverage Volume8.15 million shsMarket Capitalization$19.18 billionP/E Ratio23.55Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$24.38 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media KE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside59.2% Upside$24.38 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.34% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.73Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-2.60%From $0.77 to $0.75 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.46 out of 5 starsFinance Sector211th out of 770 stocksReal Estate Agents & Managers Industry2nd out of 13 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKE has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $24.38, KE has a forecasted upside of 59.2% from its current price of $15.31.Amount of Analyst CoverageKE has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.34% of the outstanding shares of KE have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in KE has recently decreased by 1.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKE does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthKE does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BEKE. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKE has a news sentiment score of 1.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for KE this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for BEKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added KE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, KE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.80% of the stock of KE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 36.87% of the stock of KE is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for KE are expected to decrease by -2.60% in the coming year, from $0.77 to $0.75 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of KE is 23.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.10.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of KE is 23.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 51.16.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKE has a PEG Ratio of 0.45. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKE has a P/B Ratio of 1.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About KE Stock (NYSE:BEKE)KE Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in operating an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in the People's Republic of China. It operates through four segments: Existing Home Transaction Services, New Home Transaction Services, Home Renovation and Furnishing, and Emerging and Other Services. The company provides Beike, an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services; Agent Cooperation Network, an operating system that fosters reciprocity and bonding among various service providers; SaaS Systems; owns and operates Lianjia, a real estate brokerage branded store; owns Deyou brand for connected brokerage stores; and other brands. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.Read More BEKE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BEKE Stock News HeadlinesNovember 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKE (NYSE:BEKE) Trading 3.7% Higher November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:BEKE) Stock Has Seen Strong Momentum: Does That Call For Deeper Study Of Its Financial Prospects?December 6, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing TechnologyAutonomix is preparing a public listing as they develop technology to potentially detect and treat a range of nervous system disorders with much greater visibility than available today. Now, their management team sees a potentially untapped $100B market opportunity.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAlbert Tam Maintains Buy Rating on KE Holdings Amid Strong 3Q23 Performance and Positive Future OutlookNovember 10, 2023 | seekingalpha.comKE Holdings: Balanced Risk-Reward Following Q3 EarningsNovember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BEKE) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs a Surprise Coming for KE Holdings (BEKE) This Earnings Season?October 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on November 8, 2023 Eastern TimeDecember 6, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Energy Storage Trend Ignites Frenzy Over Vanadium SupplyAs the world shifts to renewables such as wind and solar, how will we store all this energy? Vanadium batteries are the breakthrough that some experts predict will be the future of grid-scale energy storage. The problem is, only 5% of vanadium is mined in the U.S. - and China and Russia have a stranglehold on our supply.October 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Stock Hits 80-Plus Relative Strength Rating BenchmarkOctober 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy KE Holdings Inc's Stock Skyrocketed 16% in a QuarterOctober 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat's Driving KE Holdings Inc's Surprising 13% Stock Rally?September 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBEKE Sep 2023 14.350 putSeptember 29, 2023 | investorplace.comNKE Stock Alert: 3 Key Reasons Nike Is Up 7% After EarningsSeptember 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnticipated Recovery in Housing Transactions Bolsters Buy Rating for KE Holdings Despite Commission Rate DecreaseSeptember 28, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPotential for Increased Transaction Volumes Strengthens Buy Rating for KE Holdings Inc. Despite Commission Cut ConcernsSeptember 27, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comMaintaining Hold Rating on KE Holding Amid Adjusted Market Strategy and Potential Financial ImpactsSeptember 26, 2023 | benzinga.comWhy KE Holdings (BEKE) Stock Is Trading LowerSeptember 26, 2023 | msn.comBiggest stock movers today: KE Holdings, Pliant Therapeutics and moreSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (BEKE) Recently Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving AverageSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (BEKE) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving AverageSeptember 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWhat Property Crisis? KE Holdings Extends Profit StreakSeptember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts See a 27.77% Upside in KE Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (BEKE): Can the Stock Really Move This High?September 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comZacks Industry Outlook Highlights KE Holdings and RE/MAX HoldingsSeptember 1, 2023 | benzinga.comWhy KE Holdings (BEKE) Shares Are MovingSeptember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKE Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BEKE) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptSeptember 1, 2023 | seekingalpha.comKE Holdings Q2: Affluent Consumer Focus Buoyed By Government StimulusSee More Headlines Receive BEKE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 10/3 Dividend9/14/2023Dividend Payable10/03/2023Last Earnings11/08/2023Today12/06/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/21/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Real estate agents & managers Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:BEKE CUSIPN/A CIK1809587 Webke.com Phone86-10-5810-4689FaxN/AEmployees98,540Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$24.38 High Stock Price Target$28.00 Low Stock Price Target$22.00 Potential Upside/Downside+59.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.65 Trailing P/E Ratio23.55 Forward P/E Ratio19.88 P/E Growth0.45Net Income$-200,960,000.00 Net Margins7.54% Pretax Margin11.16% Return on Equity9.37% Return on Assets5.79% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.19 Quick Ratio3.19 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.80 billion Price / Sales2.18 Cash Flow$0.28 per share Price / Cash Flow55.31 Book Value$8.06 per share Price / Book1.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,253,040,000Free Float1,167,831,000Market Cap$19.18 billion OptionableOptionable Beta-0.75 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Yongdong Peng (Age 43)Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Wangang Xu (Age 58)Executive Vice Chairman Mr. Yigang Shan (Age 50)Co-Founder & Executive Director Mr. Tao Xu (Age 49)CFO & Executive Director Mr. Huaxia ZhaoSenior Director of Investor RelationsMs. Yee Wa Lau (Age 50)Joint Company Secretary Ms. Siting LiJoint Company Secretary & Senior Manager of Investor Relationship Dept.More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsIron MountainNYSE:IRMVentasNYSE:VTRW. R. BerkleyNYSE:WRBBlue Owl CapitalNYSE:OWLInvitation HomesNYSE:INVHView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWellington Management Group LLPSold 3,258,135 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 1.341%American Century Companies Inc.Sold 90,069 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.060%Carmignac GestionSold 979,544 shares on 11/29/2023Ownership: 0.442%Deutsche Bank AGSold 24,088 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.111%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardSold 900 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.018%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy KE Stock? BEKE Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of KE was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:26 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KE Holdings Inc.: Impressive stock price surge: KE Holdings Inc's stock price has skyrocketed 16% in the past quarter, indicating strong performance and potential for growth. Leading player in the real estate industry: KE Holdings Inc is a prominent player in the real estate industry in the People's Republic of China, which offers significant opportunities for growth and profitability. Integrated online and offline platform: The company operates an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in China, providing convenience and accessibility to customers. Market capitalization: KE Holdings Inc's market cap currently stands at $21.42 billion, indicating the company's substantial size and potential for long-term stability. Recent developments: The company has seen significant positive developments in recent periods, which could indicate a positive outlook for future performance. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in KE Holdings Inc. for these reasons: Volatility in the real estate industry: The real estate industry in China can be subject to volatility and regulatory changes, which may impact the performance of KE Holdings Inc. Competition: The real estate industry in China is highly competitive, and KE Holdings Inc faces competition from other players in the market, which could affect its market share and profitability. Market risks: Investing in any stock carries inherent market risks, and investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment goals before investing in KE Holdings Inc. Uncertain economic conditions: Economic conditions in China and globally can impact the real estate industry, and investors should be aware of potential economic risks that could affect KE Holdings Inc's performance. Regulatory risks: The real estate industry in China is subject to government regulations, and changes in regulations could impact the operations and profitability of KE Holdings Inc. BEKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell KE stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KE in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BEKE shares. View BEKE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is KE's stock price target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for KE's stock. Their BEKE share price targets range from $22.00 to $28.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $24.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 59.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BEKE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BEKE shares performed in 2023? KE's stock was trading at $13.96 at the start of the year. Since then, BEKE shares have increased by 9.7% and is now trading at $15.31. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting KE? KE saw a decrease in short interest in October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 29,830,000 shares, a decrease of 7.7% from the October 15th total of 32,310,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 7,990,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.7 days. View KE's Short Interest. When is KE's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 21st 2024. View our BEKE earnings forecast. How were KE's earnings last quarter? KE Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BEKE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 8th. The company reported $1.80 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $1.02. The firm earned $17.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $15.93 billion. KE had a net margin of 7.54% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.37%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.13 EPS. How often does KE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for KE? KE announced a -- dividend on Tuesday, September 5th. Investors of record on Friday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.171 per share on Tuesday, October 3rd. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 14th. Read our dividend analysis for BEKE. What ETFs hold KE's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of KE (NYSE:BEKE) stock in their portfolio include Global X MSCI China Real Estate ETF (CHIR), Playtech (PTEC), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO), First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF (ISHP), Matthews China Active ETF (MCH) and Amplify Emerging Markets FinTech ETF (EMFQ). What other stocks do shareholders of KE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other KE investors own include Holicity (HOLUU), Harbor Custom Development (HCDI), Gores Holdings V (GRSVU), FS Development (FSDC), Freeline Therapeutics (FRLN), Duck Creek Technologies (DCT), CureVac (CVAC), Checkmate Pharmaceuticals (CMPI), Burlington Stores (BURL) and BigCommerce (BIGC). When did KE IPO? (BEKE) raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering on Thursday, August 13th 2020. The company issued 106,000,000 shares at a price of $17.00-$19.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, China Renaissance, J.P. Morgan and CICC served as the underwriters for the IPO and UBS Investment Bank, CLSA, Credit Suisse and CMBI were co-managers. Who are KE's major shareholders? KE's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (1.53%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.34%), SCEP Management Ltd (0.79%), Alkeon Capital Management LLC (0.73%), Matthews International Capital Management LLC (0.64%) and Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (0.48%). How do I buy shares of KE? Shares of BEKE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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