Baidu Inc (DE:B1C)
NASDAQ:B1C
B1C Stock Chart & Stats
€107.80
-€1.80(-2.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€107.80
-€1.80(-2.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€71.90 - €141.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume435.00
Average Volume (3M)939.00
Market Cap
€35.63B
Enterprise Value€369.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€115.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€97.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)789.5
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.61Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.28
Shares Outstanding274,750,120
10 Day Avg. Volume949
30 Day Avg. Volume939
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.97
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)3.36
P/FCF Ratio-26.43
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€146.55Price Target Upside35.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)45.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)€114.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI Revenue Mix ShiftA majority share of revenue from AI (52%) and 49% YoY growth shows a structural shift away from legacy ads toward higher-value AI services. This mix change should increase long-term revenue resilience and customer stickiness as enterprises embed Baidu AI into workflows.
AI Cloud & GPU AccelerationRapid infrastructure growth and outsized GPU cloud traction indicate durable demand for compute services. Usage-based cloud revenue scales with customer adoption, supports recurring revenue, and builds a competitive moat by tying customers to Baidu's stack and accelerators.
Strong Liquidity & Improving Cash FlowA large cash/investment buffer plus returning positive operating cash flow provides strategic optionality to fund AI CapEx, absorb execution hiccups, and maintain shareholder returns. This liquidity underpins multi-quarter investments without immediate financing.
Bears Say
2025 Cash Flow CollapseThe swing to negative operating and free cash flow in 2025 reverses prior multi-year cash generation, suggesting working-capital stress or higher spend. Persistent negative FCF would reduce self-funding ability for AI investments and increase reliance on financing, raising execution risk.
Profitability DeteriorationA sharp margin collapse and operating loss indicate loss of operating leverage or elevated costs. Sustained lower profitability weakens returns on invested capital, constrains reinvestment capacity for long-term AI initiatives, and raises the bar for achieving attractive long-term returns.
High Investment & Operational ComplexityCapital-intensive scaling (robotaxi operations, cloud infra, foundation models) and rising AI-related costs increase cash burn and operational complexity. Prolonged investment phases risk delayed monetization, margin pressure and magnify execution and supply-chain risks (e.g., chips).
Baidu News
B1C FAQ
What was Baidu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Baidu Inc lowest stock price was €71.90 and its highest was €141.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Baidu Inc’s market cap?
Baidu Inc’s market cap is €35.63B.
When is Baidu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Baidu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Baidu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Baidu Inc released its earnings results on May 18, 2026. The company reported €1.543 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.477 by €0.066.
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 1.61.
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 €1.543 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.477. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.203%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Baidu Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:B1C
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Baidu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€146.55 (35.95% Upside)
€146.55 (35.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:B1C Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 71%
Bearish news 71%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.79%
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.
B1C Company Deck
B1C Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 DE:B1C earnings summariesB1C Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€146.55
▲(35.95% Upside)
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