BIDU
Baidu, Inc. · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
Last
$81.97
+$0.11 (+0.14%) 12:00 PM ET
Prev close $81.86
Open $80.44
Day high $82.36
Day low $80.07
Volume 1,254,469
Avg vol 2,421,385
Mkt cap
$27.87B
Sector
Communication Services
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BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
Baidu’s share price is in the upper half of its 52-week range with solid 12-month performance and price trading above short-term moving averages. Momentum indicators and pattern signals point to bullish near-term price strength, though elevated volatility and a high intraday short volume ratio introduce short-horizon risk. The balance sheet shows substantial equity and a comfortable current asset buffer over current liabilities, while recent news flow is mixed, including autonomous driving safety concerns that may influence sentiment around Baidu’s AI and mobility initiatives.
AI summarized at 1:10 AM ET, 2026-04-21
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 74 SWING: 68 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+49% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.49×
RSI
31.20 (Weak)
Weak (30–40)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.03 (Weak)
MACD: -0.02 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.03 (Weak)
MACD: -2.79 Signal: -2.76
Long-Term
-0.10 (Weak)
MACD: -5.37 Signal: -5.27
Intraday trend score 44.88

Latest news

BIDU 12 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 0 Negative: 11
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter Llp
Deadline Alert: Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit

A class action securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Baidu, Inc. for allegedly making materially false statements about its AI business growth and failing to disclose that the company overstated its AI business's ability to offset declines in its legacy online marketing business. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased Baidu securities between November 18, 2025 and August 17, 2026. The deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion is November 13, 2026.

BIDU securities fraud class action lawsuit Baidu AI business revenue decline misleading statements lead plaintiff
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities fraud lawsuit alleging material misstatements about AI business growth and failure to disclose that the AI business could not adequately offset declines in legacy operations. Stock price fell significantly on two separate occasions (5.65% on February 26, 2026 and 12.73% on August 18, 2026) following disappointing financial results and revised guidance.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Better Home & Finance Holding Company to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BETR

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Better Home & Finance Holding Company (BETR) for allegedly making false statements about its conversion funnel and $1 billion monthly funded volume target. The firm is seeking lead plaintiffs with a November 20, 2026 deadline. Similar lawsuits have been filed against Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) and The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG).

BETR BETRW BIDU ENSG securities class action securities fraud lead plaintiff investor compensation
Sentiment note

Company is subject to a securities class action lawsuit filed by Rosen Law Firm, indicating alleged securities violations and investor harm.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Baidu, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BIDU

Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors who purchased Baidu securities between November 18, 2025 and August 17, 2026 of the November 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in an ongoing securities class action. The lawsuit alleges that Baidu made false statements about its AI business's ability to offset declines in its legacy online marketing business, resulting in materially misleading statements about the company's prospects.

BIDU securities class action lead plaintiff deadline Baidu AI business false statements investor compensation
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding its AI business capabilities and revenue projections. Investors claim they suffered damages when the true details about overstated AI business performance and declining legacy business entered the market.

Negative Zacks Investment Research • Na
Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Baidu Inc. (BIDU) closed at $85.33, up 1.68% in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.6% gain. However, the stock has lagged 7.36% prior to today and carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating. Analysts expect EPS to decline 8.97% year-over-year while revenue is projected to grow 4.02%, with full-year earnings expected to fall 25.92% despite a 4.31% revenue increase.

BIDU Baidu Inc. stock performance earnings forecast Zacks Rank valuation tech sector
Sentiment note

Baidu received a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating. The company faces significant headwinds with expected full-year earnings declining 25.92% year-over-year, despite modest revenue growth of 4.31%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 7.36% prior to the latest session, and its PEG ratio of 2.83 substantially exceeds the industry average of 1.79, suggesting overvaluation relative to growth prospects.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
From Grain Silos to Data Centers: How Cloud capital (Suzhou, Anhui) is Reshaping the Industrial DNA of a Chinese City Through Computing Power

Cloud capital (Suzhou, Anhui) announced significant progress on its 2026 initiatives, including expansion of intelligent computing centers with over 6,000 P capacity expected by year-end. The company has deployed an industrial internet platform connecting 487 enterprises and is building green computing infrastructure while exploring public data monetization to transform Suzhou from a traditional agricultural city into a key computing power hub integrated with the Yangtze River Delta digital economy.

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Sentiment note

Baidu's Intelligent Computing Center is one of three flagship projects signed and under construction in the Suzhou Computing Power Industrial Park, indicating strategic expansion of its computing infrastructure footprint in a growing regional hub.

Negative Zacks Investment Research • Na
Why Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Baidu Inc. (BIDU) closed at $85.36, down 1.94%, underperforming the S&P 500. The stock has declined 5.94% over the past month and carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating. Analysts expect earnings of $1.42 per share (down 8.97% YoY) and revenue of $4.56 billion (up 4.02% YoY) in the upcoming earnings report. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 15.38 with a PEG ratio of 2.94, both above industry averages, indicating potential overvaluation.

BIDU Baidu Inc. stock performance earnings forecast Zacks Rank valuation metrics Strong Sell rating
Sentiment note

Baidu received a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating with declining earnings expectations (-8.97% YoY), recent stock underperformance (-5.94% over one month), and valuation metrics (Forward P/E and PEG ratio) trading above industry averages, suggesting overvaluation and weak near-term prospects.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Law Offices Of Howard G. Smith
DEADLINE ALERT for BETR, DOCS, BIDU, UWMC: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Class Actions

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has filed securities fraud class action lawsuits against four publicly-traded companies: Better Home & Finance (BETR), Doximity (DOCS), Baidu (BIDU), and UWM Holdings (UWMC). The lawsuits allege that defendants made materially false statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about their business operations. Investors have until specified deadlines in October and November 2026 to file lead plaintiff motions.

BETR BETRW DOCS BIDU securities fraud class action lawsuit materially false statements investor losses
Sentiment note

Alleged overstatement of AI business ability to offset rapid declines in legacy online marketing business; revenue reasonably likely to decline

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Holzer & Holzer, Llc
Lead Plaintiff Deadlines in Shareholder Class Action Lawsuits Against Baidu, Inc. (BIDU), Ardelyx, Inc. (ARDX), and Better Home & Finance Holding Company (BETR) Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC

Holzer & Holzer, LLC announced lead plaintiff deadlines for multiple shareholder class action lawsuits against Baidu, Ardelyx, and Better Home & Finance Holding Company. The lawsuits allege materially false and misleading statements regarding business operations and financial projections. Investors who purchased shares during specified periods and suffered losses are encouraged to seek legal representation.

BIDU ARDX BETR BETRW shareholder class action lead plaintiff deadline securities litigation materially false statements
Sentiment note

Subject of class action lawsuit alleging false statements about AI business ability to offset declines in legacy online marketing business; indicates potential fraud and investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Baidu, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BIDU

Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors who purchased Baidu securities between November 18, 2025 and August 17, 2026 of an important November 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in an ongoing securities class action. The lawsuit alleges that Baidu made false statements about its AI business's ability to offset declines in its legacy online marketing business, resulting in misleading revenue projections.

BIDU securities class action lead plaintiff deadline AI business misleading statements investor compensation contingency fee
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding its AI business capabilities and revenue projections. Investors who purchased during the class period may have suffered damages due to these alleged false and misleading statements.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Baidu, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Baidu, Inc. alleging that the company made false and misleading statements about its AI business's ability to offset declines in its legacy online marketing business. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased Baidu securities between November 18, 2025 and August 17, 2026. The lead plaintiff deadline is November 13, 2026.

BIDU class action lawsuit securities fraud Baidu AI business investor harm misleading statements revenue decline
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making false and misleading statements about its AI business capabilities and overstating its ability to mitigate declines in its legacy business, resulting in a class action lawsuit for alleged securities fraud and investor harm.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Baidu, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - BIDU

Rosen Law Firm is soliciting investors who purchased Baidu securities between November 18, 2025 and August 17, 2026 to join a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Baidu made false statements about its AI business's ability to offset declines in its legacy online marketing business, resulting in misleading revenue projections and investor damages.

BIDU securities class action Baidu AI business misleading statements investor damages lead plaintiff deadline November 13, 2026
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding its AI business capabilities and revenue projections. Investors claim they suffered damages due to false and misleading statements about the company's business operations and prospects.

Negative Zacks Investment Research • Na
Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

Baidu Inc. (BIDU) declined 1.47% to $85.59 in the latest session, underperforming the S&P 500. The stock has fallen 7.92% over the past month. Upcoming earnings are projected at $1.42 per share, representing an 8.97% year-over-year decline, while revenue is expected to grow 4.02% to $4.56 billion. The company holds a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) with a Forward P/E of 15.35.

BIDU Baidu earnings decline stock performance Strong Sell rating technology sector
Sentiment note

Baidu received a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating with no positive estimate revisions over the past month. The company is expected to report declining earnings (-8.97% YoY) despite modest revenue growth. The stock has underperformed both the S&P 500 and its sector, falling 7.92% in the past month. The PEG ratio of 2.93 significantly exceeds the industry average of 1.69, suggesting overvaluation relative to growth prospects.

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