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Baidu Inc (BIDU)

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$85.76
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: BIDU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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33 Analysts rated it

Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.

1 Year Target Price $106.06

1 Year Target Price $106.06

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$106.06Target price
Low$74.71
Current$85.76
high$116.25

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -44.61%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 29.38B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.51
1Y Target Price 106.06
Price to earnings Ratio 8.51
1Y Target Price 106.06
Volume (30-day avg) 33
Beta 0.32
52 Weeks Range 74.71 - 116.25
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 74.71 - 116.25
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.12

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 19.42%
Operating Margin (TTM) 13.89%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.93%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.37%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.51
Forward PE 9.24
Enterprise Value 23838064593
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22
Enterprise Value 23838064593
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.27
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.06
Shares Outstanding 278228000
Shares Floating 2208942960
Shares Outstanding 278228000
Shares Floating 2208942960
Percent Insiders 3.5
Percent Institutions 28.41

Analyst Ratings

Rating 5
Target Price 106.06
Buy 3
Strong Buy 17
Buy 3
Strong Buy 17
Hold 12
Sell -
Strong Sell 1
Strong Sell 1

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Baidu Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Baidu Inc. was founded in 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu. Initially focused on search engine technology, it has grown into a diversified technology company with significant presence in AI, cloud computing, and autonomous driving.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Search and Advertising: Baidu's core business, providing search engine services and online advertising platforms. Dominates the Chinese search market.
  • AI and Cloud Services: Developing and offering AI solutions, including AI cloud, autonomous driving, and AI assistants.
  • iQIYI: Online entertainment platform offering video streaming services.
  • Other: Includes financial services, smart devices, and other emerging technology initiatives.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Robin Li serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a hierarchical structure, organized around different business units and functional departments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Baidu Search Engine: Dominant search engine in China. Holds a significant market share, competing with companies like Sogou and 360 Search. Market share estimated at approximately 70-80% in China.
  • Baidu App: Mobile app providing search, news, and other services. Significant user base in China, competing with other super apps like WeChat.
  • Baidu AI Cloud: Cloud computing platform offering various AI-powered services. Competes with Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and AWS.
  • Apollo: Autonomous driving platform. Developing self-driving technology for various applications, competing with Waymo, Tesla, and other autonomous driving companies.
  • iQIYI: Online video streaming platform. This platform has over 100 million subscribers.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The Chinese technology market is rapidly growing, driven by increasing internet penetration and government support for innovation. AI, cloud computing, and autonomous driving are key growth areas.

Positioning

Baidu Inc. is a leading technology company in China, with a strong presence in search, AI, and cloud computing. It benefits from its dominant position in the Chinese search market and its expertise in AI technologies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for AI and cloud services in China is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Baidu Inc. is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its AI-powered solutions and cloud platform.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Dominant position in the Chinese search market
  • Strong expertise in AI technologies
  • Significant investments in R&D
  • Large user base
  • Strong brand recognition in China

Weaknesses

  • Heavy reliance on the Chinese market
  • Competition from other major tech companies
  • Regulatory risks in China
  • Dependence on advertising revenue
  • Slower growth compared to some competitors

Opportunities

  • Expansion into international markets
  • Growth in AI and cloud computing
  • Development of new AI-powered products and services
  • Partnerships with other companies
  • Increased adoption of autonomous driving technology

Threats

  • Increased competition from domestic and international players
  • Changing regulatory landscape in China
  • Economic slowdown in China
  • Technological disruptions
  • Data privacy concerns

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GOOG
  • BABA
  • TCEHY

Competitive Landscape

Baidu Inc. has a strong advantage in the Chinese search market due to its early mover advantage and government support. However, it faces intense competition from other tech giants in AI, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies.

Major Acquisitions

xPerception

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: xPerception's visual perception technology helps Baidu develop its autonomous driving technology.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Baidu Inc. has experienced significant growth in its early years, driven by the expansion of the Chinese internet market. Growth has slowed down in recent years due to increased competition and regulatory challenges.

Future Projections: Analysts project moderate growth for Baidu Inc. in the coming years, driven by its investments in AI and cloud computing. However, the growth rate is uncertain due to the rapidly changing technology landscape and regulatory environment.

Recent Initiatives: Baidu Inc. has recently focused on developing its AI cloud platform, expanding its autonomous driving program, and investing in new AI technologies.

Summary

Baidu is a leading Chinese tech company with a strong position in search, though competition is stiff in AI/Cloud. Its search dominance and AI expertise are strengths. Regulatory risks in China remain a potential challenge, requiring it to carefully manage risks. They need to invest in revenue diversification. With focus and innovation, it can compete strongly.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry News Articles
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Disclaimers:

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About Baidu Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2005-08-05
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Yanhong Li
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
Full time employees 35900
Full time employees 35900

Baidu, Inc. provides online marketing and non-marketing value added services through an internet platform in the People's Republic of China. It operates in two segments, Baidu Core and iQIYI. The Baidu Core segment offers search-based, feed-based, and other online marketing services; cloud services; and other products and services based on AI. This segment operates Baidu App that enables users to access search, feed, content, and other services through mobile devices; and Haokan, which allows users to upload, view, search, rate, share, favorite, comment, and follow, as well as offers a range of various user generated and professionally produced short videos. It also provides a portfolio of knowledge and information products, including Baidu Wiki, which features columns and videos, such as encyclopedia of intangible cultural heritage, digital museum and recorder of history; Baidu Knows, an online community where users can pose questions to other users, such as individuals, professionals, and enterprises; Baidu Experience, an online platform where users share daily knowledge and experience; ERNIE Bot; and Baidu Post, a social media that allows users to post text, image, audio and video content, and reply to original curation forming valuable discussion groups. In addition, the company offers Baidu Apollo auto solutions; DuerOS smart assistant for the Chinese language; Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service; online marketing services; Baidu Maps, a voice-enabled mobile app providing users with travel-related services; and AI chips. The iQIYI segment operates an online entertainment video platform that offers original, professionally produced, and professional user generated and user-generated content. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.