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$83.81 -0.26 (-0.31%)
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Why is Baidu Down Today?

Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) has seen mixed investor reactions over the last 24–36 hours, driven by strong AI/cloud momentum offset by softer ad revenue and several analyst price-target cuts.

  • Q1 results topped revenue and earnings estimates, driven by a surge in AI cloud demand and strategic innovations
  • GenAI search gains traction, supporting long-term AI transformation story
  • Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service launched in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, underscoring global robotaxi leadership
  • Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added BIDU shares, signaling high-profile confidence in Baidu’s growth prospects
  • Citi and TipRanks analysts maintained Buy ratings, with Citi’s price target at $138.00
  • Investors bought a large volume of BIDU call options, reflecting bullish sentiment
  • Unusually high trading volume observed, suggesting heavy positioning ahead of catalysts
  • Barclays set an Equal Weight rating with an $84.00 price target, implying limited near-term upside
  • Macquarie raised its price target from $83 to $85 but kept a Neutral rating
  • Industry commentary highlights Baidu as an underrated Eastern AI play, though with noted execution risks
  • Advertising revenue came in softer than expected, overshadowing otherwise strong Q1 results
  • Management guided for a decline in ad revenue in 2Q and 3Q, raising concerns over near-term visibility
  • Several firms, including Benchmark (from $130 to $120) and Citigroup (from $139 to $138), trimmed price targets
  • Year-over-year margin pressures were noted despite top-line beats, pressuring profitability outlook
  • Soft ad forecasts for FY25 led some analysts to lower their full-year advertising forecasts
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BIDU Latest News

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Centerstone Investors LLC Sells 7,604 Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU)
Centerstone Investors LLC reduced its position in shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU - Free Report) by 52.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,792 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 7,
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Man Group plc Trims Stock Holdings in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU)
Man Group plc reduced its stake in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU - Free Report) by 11.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,563 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 3,355 s
Citigroup Cuts Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Price Target to $138.00
Benchmark Cuts Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Price Target to $120.00
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Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Given New $120.00 Price Target at Benchmark
Benchmark reduced their price target on shares of Baidu from $130.00 to $120.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday.
BofA Reiterates Buy on Baidu (BIDU), Lowers PT
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Given a $84.00 Price Target at Barclays
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Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - What's Next?
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Here's Why
Baidu Stock Falls Despite Q1 Revenue Beat, AI Growth
Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is CoreView Capital Management Ltd's 4th Largest Position
CoreView Capital Management Ltd grew its stake in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU - Free Report) by 2.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,262,003 shares of the information services pr
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Cetera Investment Advisers Sells 12,021 Shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU)
Cetera Investment Advisers trimmed its position in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU - Free Report) by 33.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 23,783 shares of the information services provider's stock after s
PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) & Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) Head-To-Head Review
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Tremblant Capital Group Lowers Holdings in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU)
Tremblant Capital Group trimmed its holdings in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU - Free Report) by 62.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 46,304 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 78,433 shares during the period. Trembla
Baidu Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Baidu Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
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Triata Capital Ltd Makes New $16.31 Million Investment in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU)
Triata Capital Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 193,425 shares of the information services provider's
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