Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedNASDAQ:BIDU Baidu (BIDU) Stock Forecast, Price & News $124.74 -5.78 (-4.43%) (As of 05/18/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$124.01▼$128.8850-Day Range$116.69▼$159.9652-Week Range$73.58▼$160.88Volume5.01 million shsAverage Volume3.58 million shsMarket Capitalization$43.10 billionP/E Ratio43.16Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$184.82 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Baidu MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.94 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside48.3% Upside$185.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.89% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.63Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.49Based on 36 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth40.65%From $8.34 to $11.73 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.43 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector2nd out of 611 stocksComputer Programming, Data Processing, & Other Computer Related Industry1st out of 60 stocks 4.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBaidu has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.94, and is based on 16 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $185.00, Baidu has a forecasted upside of 48.3% from its current price of $124.74.Amount of Analyst CoverageBaidu has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.89% of the float of Baidu has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBaidu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Baidu has recently decreased by 9.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBaidu does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthBaidu does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBaidu has received a 33.85% 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", "Translation and interpretation services", and "Digital dictionaries and encyclopaedias" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Baidu is -0.63. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBaidu has a news sentiment score of 0.49. 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 0.37 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 36 news articles for Baidu this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.Search Interest88 people have searched for BIDU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 11 people have added Baidu to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Baidu insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.70% 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 InstitutionsOnly 23.06% of the stock of Baidu is held by institutions. Previous Next 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Baidu are expected to grow by 40.65% in the coming year, from $8.34 to $11.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Baidu is 43.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Baidu is 43.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 347.89.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBaidu has a PEG Ratio of 0.65. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBaidu has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) StockBaidu, Inc. engages in the provision of internet search and online marketing solutions. The firm's products and services include Baidu App, Baidu Search, Baidu Feed, Haokan, Quanmin, Baidu Post Bar, Baidu Knows, Baidu Encyclopedia, Baidu Input Method Editor or Baidu IME and Overseas Products. It operates through the following segments: Baidu Core and iQIYI. The Baidu Core segment provides search-based, feed-based, and other online marketing services. The iQiyi segment is an online entertainment service provider, which offers original, professionally produced and partner-generated content on its platform. The company was founded by Yanhong Li and Xu Yong on January 18, 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.Read More Receive BIDU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Baidu and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BIDU Stock News HeadlinesMay 16, 2023 | marketbeat.comAs China Wakes Up, Baidu Gets Noticed (BIDU)Baidu has just reported its first quarter 2023 earnings, posting double-digit growth across the board. Economic indicators, analyst targets point to a new rallyMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChinese Tech Giants’ Results Reflect Lackluster Economic RecoveryMay 18, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: The truth about war with ChinaForeign Affairs reports, "China is Now in a Prewar Tempo of Political and Military Preparations." China has one goal: take control of Taiwan, and an invasion could happen any day. I've identified 5 investments I believe are in immediate danger. But you can get out of them now - before it's too late.May 17, 2023 | msn.comMizuho Reiterates Baidu Inc - ADR (BIDU) Buy RecommendationMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTencent’s Sales Grow Most in Over a Year After China ReopensMay 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBaidu: Crushes Earnings - Strong Buy NowMay 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBaidu (BIDU) Gets a Buy from JefferiesMay 16, 2023 | msn.comBaidu (NASDAQ:Baidu) Q1 Earnings Today: What to ExpectMay 18, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: The truth about war with ChinaForeign Affairs reports, "China is Now in a Prewar Tempo of Political and Military Preparations." China has one goal: take control of Taiwan, and an invasion could happen any day. I've identified 5 investments I believe are in immediate danger. But you can get out of them now - before it's too late.May 16, 2023 | msn.comWhy did Baidu stock go up today? Strong Q1 results, commentary spur optimismMay 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBaidu Non-GAAP EPS of $2.34 beats by $0.50, revenue of $4.54B beats by $230MMay 16, 2023 | benzinga.comGold Down 1.5%; Baidu Earnings Top EstimatesMay 16, 2023 | forbes.comBaidu Beats, Retail Sales Up +18% Year-Over-YearMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBaidu (BIDU) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChina: Economic data misses expectations, tech earnings on tapMay 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBaidu Turns To Profit In Q1 On Higher RevenuesMay 16, 2023 | barrons.comBaidu Stock Rises. It Topped Earnings Expectations.May 16, 2023 | chron.comBaidu Inc.: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 16, 2023 | marketwatch.comBaidu 1Q Net CNY5.83B Vs. Loss CNY885M >BIDUMay 16, 2023 | msn.comBaidu to Keep Investing in Generative Artificial Intelligence as First-Quarter Results Top Street ViewsMay 16, 2023 | msn.comChinese tech stocks sink despite strong results from Baidu, iQiyiMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOn Breaking Losing Streaks, Debt-Ceiling Defaults & MoreMay 15, 2023 | msn.comBaidu Q1 2023 earnings on deck, what to expectMay 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRetail sales, Home Depot earnings, Baidu: 3 things to watchMay 15, 2023 | forbes.comBaidu, Alibaba, & Tencent Earnings This Week, SOE ETFs Prepare To Launch In ChinaMay 15, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBaidu (NASDAQ:Baidu) Q1 Earnings Preview: What to ExpectMay 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChina Is in the AI Game. How Tech Giants Will Have to Play by Beijing’s Rules.See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive BIDU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Baidu and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address BIDU Company Calendar Today5/18/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/29/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related Sub-IndustryN/A SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:BIDU CUSIPN/A CIK1329099 Webwww.baidu.com Phone861059928888Fax86-10-5992-0000Employees41,300Year Founded2000Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$185.00 High Stock Price Forecast$224.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$120.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+48.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.94 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.89 Trailing P/E Ratio43.16 Forward P/E Ratio14.96 P/E Growth0.65Net Income$1.10 billion Net Margins11.39% Pretax Margin8.18% Return on Equity7.30% Return on Assets4.23% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.28 Current Ratio2.67 Quick Ratio2.67 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$17.93 billion Price / Sales2.40 Cash Flow$13.78 per share Price / Cash Flow9.05 Book Value$96.26 per share Price / Book1.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares345,540,000Free Float287,836,000Market Cap$43.10 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Social Links Key ExecutivesYan Hong LiChairman & Chief Executive OfficerRong LuoChief Financial OfficerHai Feng WangChief Technology OfficerDou ShenExecutive Vice PresidentZhi Xiang LiangSenior Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsTrade DeskNASDAQ:TTDZoom Video CommunicationsNASDAQ:ZMPinterestNYSE:PINSSnapNYSE:SNAPAmphenolNYSE:APHView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipJPMorgan Chase & Co.Sold 24,500 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.000%Thrivent Financial for LutheransSold 8,964 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.011%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Sold 420 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.003%Advisory Services Network LLCBought 2,781 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.001%Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLCBought 186 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.005%View All Institutional Transactions BIDU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Baidu stock right now? 17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baidu in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BIDU shares. View BIDU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Baidu's stock price forecast for 2023? 17 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Baidu's stock. Their BIDU share price forecasts range from $120.00 to $224.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $185.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 48.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BIDU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BIDU shares performed in 2023? Baidu's stock was trading at $114.38 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, BIDU stock has increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $124.74. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Baidu? Baidu saw a decline in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 5,210,000 shares, a decline of 9.2% from the April 15th total of 5,740,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,640,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.4 days. Approximately 1.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Baidu's Short Interest. When is Baidu's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 29th 2023. View our BIDU earnings forecast. What ETFs hold Baidu's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), Davis Select International ETF (DINT), Global X Social Media Index ETF (SOCL), SmartETFs Advertising & Marketing Technology ETF (MRAD), Global X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETF (EWEB), Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ECON), Capital Link Global Fintech Leaders ETF (KOIN) and VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN). How will Baidu's stock buyback program work? Baidu announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, February 22nd 2023, which authorizes the company to repurchase $0.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's management believes its stock is 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." Who are Baidu's major shareholders? Baidu's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dodge & Cox (0.91%), ARGA Investment Management LP (0.87%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (0.77%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.50%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (0.50%) and Axiom Investors LLC DE (0.50%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Baidu's stock price today? One share of BIDU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $124.74. How much money does Baidu make? Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) has a market capitalization of $43.10 billion and generates $17.93 billion in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $1.10 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.89 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Baidu have? The company employs 41,300 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.Read More 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 5/18/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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