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BIDU Stock Chart & Stats
$126.13
-$1.60(-1.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$126.13
-$1.60(-1.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$84.64 - $165.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.29M
Average Volume (3M)2.30M
Market Cap
$40.69B
Enterprise Value$326.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$17.01B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)823.5
Beta1.30
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.88
Shares Outstanding274,750,120
10 Day Avg. Volume2,358,803
30 Day Avg. Volume2,299,366
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.86
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)3.36
P/FCF Ratio-26.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap8.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$168.67Price Target Upside33.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)52.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$132.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI Revenue Mix ExpansionAI revenue becoming the majority of core business is a durable structural shift away from legacy ad dependence. A >50% AI mix and 49% YoY growth imply higher‑quality, scalable offerings, improving long‑term revenue diversification and the potential for sustainably higher margins as enterprise AI monetization scales.
AI Cloud Infrastructure AccelerationRapid AI cloud and GPU growth signals product‑market fit for compute and platform services tied to ongoing model adoption. Recurring, usage‑based cloud revenue and accelerating GPU demand provide a durable, high‑leverage revenue stream that can compound as customers integrate AI workloads long term.
Strong Liquidity & Cash ReservesA very large cash and investment balance provides strategic optionality to fund AI CapEx, R&D, and international expansion while absorbing near‑term negative free cash flow. This reserve underpins capital allocation flexibility, reduces financing risk, and supports multi‑quarter investment cycles in AI infrastructure and robotaxi scaling.
Bears Say
Weakening Cash GenerationA swing to negative free cash flow and a stressed TTM cash conversion signal the business is consuming cash despite pockets of operating strength. Over the next several months this reduces self‑funding capacity for CapEx and growth, raising the risk of slower investment or increased external funding needs if trends persist.
Revenue & Profitability DeteriorationA declining revenue trend and sharp compression to near‑breakeven margins weaken return metrics and the company’s ability to translate scale into profits. If core monetization pressures continue, improving AI mix may take longer to offset lost ad or content revenue, constraining medium‑term earnings resiliency and ROE recovery.
Segment & Operational RisksUnderperforming segments like iQIYI and complex robotaxi operations create durable execution risk and incremental capital needs. Continued drag or operating setbacks can divert management focus and cash to stabilize these units, slowing reinvestment in higher‑return AI initiatives and making near‑term margin improvement harder to sustain.
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BIDU FAQ
What was Baidu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Baidu Inc lowest stock price was $84.64 and its highest was $165.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Baidu Inc’s market cap?
Baidu Inc’s market cap is $40.69B.
When is Baidu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Baidu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Baidu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Baidu Inc released its earnings results on May 18, 2026. The company reported $1.779 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.703 by $0.076.
Is Baidu Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Baidu Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Baidu Inc pay dividends?
Baidu Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Baidu Inc’s EPS estimate?
Baidu Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.88.
How many shares outstanding does Baidu Inc have?
Baidu Inc has 274,750,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to Baidu Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Baidu Inc reported an EPS of $1.779 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.703. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.759%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Baidu Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BIDU
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Baidu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$168.67 (33.72% Upside)
$168.67 (33.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BIDU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 18.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Baidu Inc
Baidu, Inc. is a prominent Chinese technology company that offers various internet-based services, primarily focusing on digital marketing and cloud computing, all delivered through its extensive online platform within the People's Republic of China. The company's operations are segmented into two main divisions: Baidu Core and iQIYI. The Baidu Core segment encompasses a wide array of services, including online marketing derived from search queries and user feeds, comprehensive cloud solutions, and innovative products and services developed from its artificial intelligence initiatives. This segment also operates Haokan, a popular short-video platform featuring both user-generated and professionally produced content. Conversely, the iQIYI segment is dedicated to its online entertainment video platform, which provides a diverse selection of media content, including original productions, professionally created shows, and material acquired from partners. Baidu was founded in the year 2000 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Beijing, China.
BIDU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$168.67
▲(33.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
― Insiders
6.02% Mutual Funds
0.12% Other Institutional Investors
92.74% Public Companies and Individual Investors