NASDAQ:BIDU

Baidu - BIDU Stock Forecast, Price & News

$117.49

-0.23 (-0.20%)

(As of 09/30/2022 09:01 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $115.16
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$120.37
50-Day Range: $117.49
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$151.02
52-Week Range: $101.62
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$182.60

Volume: 2.70 million shs
Average Volume: 3.35 million shs
Market Capitalization: $40.60 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $217.14

Baidu MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.92 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 84.8% Upside
$217.14 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.55% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.72
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.68
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 30.99%
From $6.39 to $8.37 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.94 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

97th out of 652 stocks

Computer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry

5th out of 68 stocks

4.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Baidu has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.92, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $217.14, Baidu has a forecasted upside of 84.8% from its current price of $117.49.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Baidu has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.55% of the float of Baidu has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Baidu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Baidu has recently increased by 14.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Baidu does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Baidu does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

3.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Baidu has received a 37.21% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Search engine services with advertisements", "Social media platforms", and "Digital dictionaries and encyclopaedias" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Baidu is -0.72.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Baidu has a news sentiment score of 0.68. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Baidu this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.
Social Mentions This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 reddit mention for Baidu this week, compared to 1 mention on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 18 people have searched for BIDU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
29 people have added Baidu to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 71% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Baidu insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
16.70% of the stock of Baidu is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 26.55% of the stock of Baidu is held by institutions.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Baidu are expected to grow by 30.99% in the coming year, from $6.39 to $8.37 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Baidu is -20.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Baidu is -20.50, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Baidu has a PEG Ratio of 0.88. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Baidu has a P/B Ratio of 1.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Stock

Baidu, Inc. offers internet search services in China. It operates through Baidu Core and iQIYI segments. The company offers Baidu App to access search, feed, and other services using mobile devices; Baidu Search to access its search and other services; Baidu Feed that provides users with personalized timeline based on their demographics and interests; and Haokan, a short video app. It also provides Baidu Knows, an online community where users can ask questions to other users; Baidu Wiki; Baidu Healthcare Wiki; Baidu Wenku; Baidu Scholar; Baidu Experience; Baidu Post; Baidu Maps, a voice-enabled mobile app that provides travel-related services; Baidu Drive; Baijiahao; and DuerOS, a smart assistant platform. In addition, it offers online marketing services, which include pay for performance, an auction-based services that allow customers to bid for priority placement of paid sponsored links and reach users who search for information related to their products or services; other marketing services that include display-based marketing services and other online marketing services based on performance criteria other than cost per click; mobile ecosystem, a portfolio of apps, including Baidu App, Haokan, and Baidu Post; various cloud services and solutions, such as platform as a service, software as a service, and infrastructure as a service; self-driving services, including maps, automated valet parking, autonomous navigation pilot, electric vehicles, and robotaxi fleets, as well as Xiaodu smart devices. Further, the company provides iQIYI, AN online entertainment service, including original and licensed content; other video content and membership; and online advertising services. Baidu, Inc. has strategic partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The company was formerly known as Baidu.com, Inc. Baidu, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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BIDU Stock News Headlines

October 1, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Zacks.com featured highlights include HF Sinclair, Baidu and Suzano - Nasdaq

September 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

BIDU vs. HSTM: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

September 29, 2022 | businesswire.com

Global Artificial Intelligence Market Research Report to 2027 - Featuring AiCure, Atomwise, Baidu and Clarifai Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

September 23, 2022 | benzinga.com

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Baidu - Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) - Benzinga

September 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Stock Moves -0.63%: What You Should Know

September 21, 2022 | businesswire.com

Baidu Global to Showcase New Features of MediaGo Platform at DMEXCO 2022 - Business Wire

September 19, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Bears are Losing Control Over Baidu Inc. (BIDU), Here's Why It's a 'Buy' Now - Nasdaq

September 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Bears are Losing Control Over Baidu Inc. (BIDU), Here's Why It's a 'Buy' Now

September 15, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Is Baidu (BIDU) a Great Value Stock Right Now? - Nasdaq

September 15, 2022 | benzinga.com

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – What Are Whales Doing With Baidu - Benzinga

September 14, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Zacks.com featured highlights include Stellantis, Suzano, Baidu, Tencent Music and Delek - Nasdaq

September 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Baidu (BIDU) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

September 14, 2022 | benzinga.com

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) – Hang Seng Index Today: Alibaba, Baidu Slide Over 3% As Wall Street Ho - Benzinga

September 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

How Much Upside is Left in Baidu Inc. (BIDU)? Wall Street Analysts Think 55%

September 12, 2022 | benzinga.com

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – Analyst Ratings for Baidu - Benzinga

September 12, 2022 | benzinga.com

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – 4 Analysts Have This to Say About Baidu - Benzinga

September 11, 2022 | investing.com

3 Beaten-Down China Stocks To Buy On The Dip As Regulatory Fears Fade - Investing.com

September 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Baidu tops Q2 earnings on cloud momentum

September 11, 2022 | msn.com

What's Going On With Baidu Shares?

September 11, 2022 | msn.com

Baidu Whale Trades For September 09

September 10, 2022 | benzinga.com

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – Baidu Whale Trades For September 09 - Benzinga

September 9, 2022 | benzinga.com

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), Tencent Holdings (OTC:TCEHY) – Alibaba Tops China - Benzinga

September 9, 2022 | benzinga.com

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – What's Going On With Baidu Shares? - Benzinga

September 9, 2022 | benzinga.com

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – Baidu Whale Trades For September 08 - Benzinga

September 7, 2022 | businesswire.com

Global Speech-to-text API Market Research Report to 2027 - Featuring Baidu, Google, Microsoft and Verint Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

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BIDU Company Calendar

Today: 10/03/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/16/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BIDU
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1329099
Web: www.baidu.com
Phone: 861059928888
Fax: 86-10-5992-0000
Employees: 45,500
Year Founded: 2000

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $217.14
High Stock Price Forecast: $285.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $138.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +84.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.92
Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($5.73)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 18.39
P/E Growth: 0.88
Net Income: $1.61 billion
Net Margins: -9.96%
Pretax Margin: -10.75%
Return on Equity: 5.96%
Return on Assets: 3.42%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.29
Current Ratio: 2.75
Quick Ratio: 2.75

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $19.54 billion
Price / Sales: 2.08
Cash Flow: $16.41 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.16
Book Value: $98.46 per share
Price / Book: 1.19

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 345,542,000
Free Float: 287,836,000
Market Cap: $40.60 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.66

Social Links

Key Executives

Mr. Yanhong Li (Age 53)
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Mr. Rong Luo (Age 40)
Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Haifeng Wang Ph.D. (Age 49)
Chief Technology Officer

Ms. Shanshan Cui (Age 46)
Sr. VP of HR & Admin.

Ms. Juan Lin
Director of Investor Relations

Mr. Victor Zhixiang Liang (Age 48)
Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel

Mr. Hui Lee Liu (Age 56)
Chairman of the Cloud Bus.

Mr. Cheng-Chun Yu (Age 51)
Chief Strategy Officer

Dr. Dou Shen (Age 42)
Exec. VP

Zhenyu Li
Sr. VP and GM of IDG

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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BIDU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Baidu stock right now?: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baidu in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BIDU shares.
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What is Baidu's stock price forecast for 2022?: 12 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Baidu's stock. Their BIDU share price forecasts range from $138.00 to $285.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $217.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 84.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have BIDU shares performed in 2022?: Baidu's stock was trading at $148.79 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BIDU shares have decreased by 21.0% and is now trading at $117.49.
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When is Baidu's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 16th 2022.
View our BIDU earnings forecast.
How will Baidu's stock buyback program work?: Baidu declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback plan on Tuesday, December 8th 2020, which authorizes the company to buyback $0.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
What is Robin Yanhong Li's approval rating as Baidu's CEO?: 280 employees have rated Baidu Chief Executive Officer Robin Yanhong Li on Glassdoor.com. Robin Yanhong Li has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts Robin Yanhong Li in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 76.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Baidu to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Baidu own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Baidu investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Micron Technology (MU), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Alphabet (GOOG), Boeing (BA) and JD.com (JD).
What is Baidu's stock symbol?: Baidu trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BIDU."
How do I buy shares of Baidu?: Shares of BIDU 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.
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What is Baidu's stock price today?: One share of BIDU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $117.49.
How much money does Baidu make?: Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) has a market capitalization of $40.60 billion and generates $19.54 billion in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $1.61 billion in net income (profit) each year or ($5.73) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Baidu have?: The company employs 45,500 workers across the globe.
Does Baidu have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Baidu: Anquanbao, Baidu (China) Co. Ltd., Baidu (Hong Kong) Limited, Baidu Cloud Computing Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., Baidu Holdings Limited, Baidu International Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., Baidu.com Times Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature, Beijing Perusal Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing QIYI Century Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Blogfarki.com, Hao123.com, KITT.AI, PPS, Peixe Urbano, Qunar.com, REDFINGER, Raven Tech, TrustGo, XPerception, YY.com, iQIYI Inc., and popIn.
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How can I contact Baidu?: Baidu's mailing address is BAIDU CAMPUS NO. 10 SHANGDI 10TH STREET, BEIJING F4, 100085. The official website for the company is www.baidu.com. The information services provider can be reached via phone at 861059928888, via email at ir@baidu.com, or via fax at 86-10-5992-0000.

This page (NASDAQ:BIDU) was last updated on 10/3/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Baidu - BIDU Stock Forecast, Price & News

Baidu MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Social Mentions This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Stock

BIDU Stock News Headlines

BIDU Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

BIDU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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