Baidu Inc (BIDU)
NASDAQ:BIDU
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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$83.30 - $165.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.29M
Average Volume (3M)2.82M
Market Cap
$38.32B
Enterprise Value$326.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$115.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)754.6
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.28
Shares Outstanding274,750,120
10 Day Avg. Volume2,372,987
30 Day Avg. Volume2,817,575
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 Cap8.52
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda59.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$169.11Price Target Upside34.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)52.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$132.32B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI Revenue Mix ShiftA majority shift to AI-powered revenue (52%) with 49% YoY growth signals structural re‑mix toward higher-growth, productized AI services. This supports more durable enterprise contracts, higher incremental margins, and a scalable revenue base less tied to cyclical ad spend over months.
Strong LiquidityA large cash and investment buffer (~RMB 279B) provides durable strategic optionality: funds R&D, CapEx, and international pilots while absorbing near-term cash volatility. This reduces solvency risk and enables sustained investment in AI infrastructure without immediate capital raises.
In-house Chip & Infra ScaleLarge-scale Kunlunxin deployments and commercial client wins create a durable competitive advantage: vertical integration lowers dependence on external suppliers, improves performance/price control for AI Cloud, and strengthens enterprise lock‑in across software and hardware stacks.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowA reversal to negative operating and free cash flow in 2025 is a durable warning sign: sustained cash outflows undermine reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns, increase reliance on balance‑sheet liquidity or external financing, and raise execution risk for capital‑intensive AI projects.
Profitability DeclineA sharp collapse in margins and operating profit reflects deteriorating operating leverage and rising costs. If higher AI/cloud costs and weaker ad revenue persist, capital efficiency and returns on equity will remain impaired, limiting durable earnings power absent structural revenue recovery.
Ongoing Investment/CAPEX NeedsSignificant ongoing investment requirements create multi‑quarter cash burn and execution risk. Scaling robotaxi, cloud infra and foundation models demands capital, operational build‑out and supply chain maturity, which can compress margins and delay returns until scale benefits materialize.
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BIDU FAQ
What was Baidu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Baidu Inc lowest stock price was $83.30 and its highest was $165.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Baidu Inc’s market cap?
Baidu Inc’s market cap is $38.32B.
When is Baidu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Baidu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Baidu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Baidu Inc released its earnings results on May 18, 2026. The company reported $1.781 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.704 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 1.86.
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 $1.781 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.704. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Baidu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$169.11 (34.08% Upside)
$169.11 (34.08% 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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 60%
Bearish news 60%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.76%
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 Company Deck
BIDU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong, broad-based AI momentum: AI Cloud Infra and GPU Cloud growth (79% and 184% YoY), core AI revenue up 49% YoY and now >50% of business, product traction (MoS token growth ~7x YoY, Miaoda MAUs +70% QoQ), Kunlunxin deployments, and positive cash flow/profit improvements. Offsetting items include a modest overall revenue QoQ decline (-2%), iQIYI weakness (-8% QoQ), rising AI-related costs (costs of revenues +7% QoQ) and operational complexity as robotaxi scales. On balance, the positives around AI-driven revenue growth, improved margins on a non-GAAP basis, strong cash position and clear product momentum materially outweigh the near-term challenges and investment needs.View all BIDU earnings summariesBIDU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$169.11
▲(34.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
― Insiders
5.98% Mutual Funds
10.50% Other Institutional Investors
82.51% Public Companies and Individual Investors