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Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.

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On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>). 
The investment firm sold shares of the Jack Dorsey-led company through its ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>) while acquiring shares of Baidu through the ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>).
The Block Trade
Ark Invest executed a substantial sale of Block shares on Thursday, offloading 25,283 shares through ARKW. The sale of shares, at the latest closing price of $58.35, was valued at $1.5 million. The stock spiked 5.25% for the day, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hit a fresh all-time high of $111,970.17 on Thursday.
This move follows a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45459884/cathie-woods-block-sale-ark-sells-bitcoin-play-see-what-shes-buying-instead">previous sale of 9,078 shares</a> of the Bitcoin-focused company last week. The company&#8217;s recent quarterly earnings report indicates that it fell short of expectations. Earnings per share came in at 56 cents, missing the consensus of 87 cents. 
The Baidu Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s acquisition of Baidu shares on Thursday marks a notable addition to its ARKQ. The firm purchased 5,694 shares of the Chinese e-commerce giant. On Thursday, Baidu shares ended the day at $84.07, valuing the purchase at $478,694.
Baidu&#8217;s Apollo Go service recently achieved a milestone of eleven million paid autonomous rides, positioning it as a leader in the autonomous ride-hailing industry.
Gary Black, Managing Director of Future Fund LLC, praised Baidu&#8217;s Apollo Go as the &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45559524/gary-black-calls-tesla-rival-baidus-apollo-go-autonomous-ride-leader-following-eleven-million-paid-robotaxi-rides-milestone">world&#8217;s autonomous ride-hailing leader</a>.&#8221; This endorsement underscores the potential growth and innovation within Baidu&#8217;s autonomous driving division. Ark&#8217;s investment in Baidu reflects its confidence in the company&#8217;s ability to capitalize on the growing demand for autonomous transportation solutions.
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<li>Sold 100 shares of UiPath Inc. (PATH) through ARKF.</li>
<li>Bought 59,461 shares of Nextdoor Holdings Inc. (KIND) through ARKW.</li>
<li>Bought 79,135 shares of Blade Air Mobility Inc. (BLDE) through ARKX.</li>
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicates Baidu stock has a Momentum in the 34th percentile and Growth in the 89th percentile. Here is how the Chinese company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">fares against</a> other robot taxi players like Tesla.
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Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang lowered the price forecast for Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) from $130 to $120 while keeping a price <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIDU/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast of a Buy rating</a>.
On Wednesday, the company reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $4.47 billion, up 3% year over year, topping the analyst consensus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45542202/china-based-baidu-burns-1-2-billion-to-fuel-ai-cloud-growth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $4.30 billion</a>. 
Adjusted earnings per ADS&nbsp;of $2.55 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a>&nbsp;of $1.96.
The analyst writes that Baidu's first quarter results were strong, and AI Cloud was a standout, growing 42% year over year and delivering margins that outperformed key peers.
Jiang writes that, despite some expected variability tied to project-based revenue, the solid performance has led them to raise the full-year cloud forecast to 25% (from 20% prior), with room for further upside.
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Also, generative AI (GenAI) search is gaining traction faster than anticipated, adds the analyst.
Jiang views management&#8217;s target of over 50% of search queries to be powered by GenAI by mid-year as both a strategic and responsive shift.
Baidu's GenAI-driven search represents a significant departure from traditional models, with promising long-term potential, says the analyst.
Given ongoing uncertainty around monetization timing and effectiveness, the analyst revised the FY25 core advertising revenue forecast to -8% year-over-year (from flat) and adjusted the EPS estimates.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;MicroSectors FANG ETNs due January 8, 2038 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNGS#NYSE">FNGS</a>) and Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>).
Price Action: BIDU shares are down 1.23% at $84.43&nbsp;at the last check on Thursday.
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Baidu's GenAI Search Accelerates, Analyst Cites Strong Cloud Growth But Lowers FY25 Ad Forecast

Citigroup analyst Alicia Yap maintains Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $139 to $138.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Baidu, Lowers Price Target to $138

Barclays analyst Jiong Shao maintains Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $90 to $84.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Baidu, Lowers Price Target to $84

Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintains Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $130 to $120.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Baidu, Lowers Price Target to $120

Baidu's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NYSE">BIDU</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.89 million shares sold short, which is 2.87% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.41 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Baidu Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Baidu has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Baidu's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Baidu's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Baidu?

Future Fund LLC's Managing Director, Gary Black, called Baidu Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) autonomous taxi service, Apollo Go, the "world's autonomous ride-hailing leader" as it reached the eleven million paid rides milestone.
What Happened: "$BIDU‘s Apollo Go autonomous ride hailing business has now completed 11 million paid autonomous rides," Black said in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BIDU&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BIDU</a> ‘s Apollo Go autonomous ride hailing business has now completed 11 million paid autonomous rides, making it the world's autonomous ride hailing leader. For context <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOOG&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOOG</a> ‘s Waymo has now completed 10M paid autonomous rides, while <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> has completed zero. In 1Q, Apollo Go…
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Black then set the context and drew parallels with services like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). "In 1Q, Apollo Go expanded its driverless ride-hailing business into Dubai and Abu Dhabi," he said, highlighting the company's growth.
He also shared updates from the company's Q1 earnings release and how Apollo will provide fully autonomous rental services in China. The company also completed 1.4 million rides in Q1 2025.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Baidu CEO Robin Li touted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45557944/baidus-apollo-go-enters-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-ceo-robin-li-touts-global-robotaxi-lead-with-1-4-million-rides-in-q1">Apollo Go's robotaxi prowess </a>at the company's earnings call. With the Dubai and Abu Dhabi expansion, the service operates in over 15 cities globally.
"With over 1,000 fully driverless vehicles now deployed globally, we continue to solidify our position as the world's leading autonomous ride-hailing service provider," Li shared at the earnings call.
Elsewhere, Waymo recently announced it reached the ten million paid autonomous rides mark, doubling its total in a period of 5 months. The figure includes rides from cities like Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin.
Waymo has had a substantial lead over rivals like Tesla and Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Zoox, as the company had also previously shared it reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001569/waymo-announces-250000-weekly-paid-rides-across-four-us-cities-sundar-pichai-says-personal-ownership-an-option-in-the-future">250,000 weekly rides</a>.
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Gary Black Calls Tesla Rival Baidu's Apollo Go 'Autonomous Ride Hailing Leader' Following Eleven Million Paid Robotaxi Rides Milestone

Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) said Tuesday it has entered the Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets with its Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service, marking a significant expansion into higher-priced international markets.
What Happened: The Beijing-based company began open road validation testing in Dubai in May and expects to start testing in Abu Dhabi soon, CEO Robin Li said during the company&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call.
&#8220;With over 1,000 fully driverless vehicles now deployed globally, we continue to solidify our position as world&#8217;s leading autonomous ride-hailing service provider,&#8221; Li said.
Apollo Go now operates in 15 cities globally and provided 1.4 million rides in the first quarter, a 75% increase from the same period last year. Cumulative rides have exceeded 11 million as of May.
Baidu&#8217;s RT6 vehicle, described as the world&#8217;s first mass-produced Level 4 autonomous vehicle designed for driverless operations, has a unit cost below $30,000. 
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Why It Matters: Baidu has invested in technology for over 12 years and positions itself among the first companies to operate autonomous ride-hailing at scale.
Beyond geographic expansion, Baidu is exploring partnerships. In May, it partnered with CAR Inc., China&#8217;s leading auto rental provider, for autonomous vehicle rental services.
The robotaxi expansion supports Baidu&#8217;s broader AI strategy. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $4.51 billion, beating estimates, with AI Cloud business growing 42% year-over-year to $6.7 billion.
Price Actions: Baidu Inc.&#8217;s stock closed at $85.48 on Tuesday, down 4.32% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock edged down 0.11% to $85.39. Year to date, Baidu shares have gained 3.36%.
Baidu&#8217;s Apollo Go competes with several U.S.-listed autonomous driving and robotaxi players, including Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) with its anticipated robotaxi service, and Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Zoox.
Baidu shows a positive medium-term price trend, but the stock has turned negative in both the short and long term. According to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking, the stock scores well on growth and valuation metrics, but underperforms on quality. For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">a deeper breakdown</a>, visit Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<td>GOOGL</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>33.9K</td>
<td>71.1K</td>
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<td>GOOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
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<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>536</td>
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<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>362</td>
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<td>TTD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$91.1K</td>
<td>800</td>
<td>244</td>
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<td>META</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$237.9K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>89</td>
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<td>ROKU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>10</td>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1020.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>209</td>
<td>4</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 33984 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71173 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 148 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4863 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 86 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $1015.0 per contract. There were 255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 86 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.6K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1648 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.1K, with a price of $456.0 per contract. There were 800 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 244 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 303 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 66 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $237.9K, with a price of $3605.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 604 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $2607.0 per contract. There were 145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $1020.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $26885.0 per contract. There were 209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Baidu, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;BIDU) stock gained on Wednesday after it reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45536730/baidu-announces-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter</a> results. The quarterly revenue of $4.47 billion, up by 3% year-on-year, topping the&nbsp;analyst&nbsp;consensus estimate of $4.30 billion.&nbsp;
Baidu&#8217;s adjusted earnings per ADS&nbsp;of $2.55 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a> of $1.96.
Baidu&#8217;s Core revenue grew by 7% Y/Y to $3.51 billion; Online marketing revenue declined by 6% Y/Y to $2.21 billion.
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Non-online marketing revenue&nbsp;grew 40% Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.30 billion, driven by the AI Cloud business.&nbsp;AI Cloud business grew by 42% during the quarter.
Revenue from&nbsp;IQIYI, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;IQ) was $990.3 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $973.7 million.&nbsp;This is a&nbsp;9.97% decrease over sales of&nbsp;$1.10 billion&nbsp;in the same period last year.
Baidu&#8217;s SG&amp;A expenses were $815 million, up 10% Y/Y, primarily due to an increase in channel spending and promotional marketing expenses. R&amp;D expenses declined 15% Y/Y to $626 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Baidu&#8217;s adjusted EBITDA margin declined by 400 bps to 22%, and its Core adjusted EBITDA margin&nbsp;decreased by 400 bps to 26%.
As of March 31, 2025, Baidu had $19.6 billion in cash and equivalents. Free cash flow was an outflow of $1.23 billion, and free cash flow excluding iQIYI was an outflow of $1.27 billion, mainly due to an increase of investment in AI business.
Baidu co-founder and CEO Robin Li said the performance of its AI Cloud business underscores the growing market recognition of full-stack AI products and solutions with a highly competitive price-performance advantage. It also achieved a pivotal milestone in its robotaxi business, as Apollo Go expanded internationally by entering&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;and&nbsp;Abu Dhabi, Li added.
&#8220;AI Cloud continued its robust growth in the first quarter, which provides solid support to our overall revenue while we accelerate the AI transformation across our mobile ecosystem,&#8221; said&nbsp;Junjie He, Interim CFO of Baidu. &#8220;Looking ahead, we are strongly committed to investing in AI to translate our technological strengths into sustainable long-term growth,&#8221; he added.
Price Action: BIDU shares are trading higher by 2.42% to $91.50 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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China-Based Baidu Burns $1.2 Billion To Fuel AI Cloud Growth

Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.55 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.96 by 30.1 percent. This is a 7.61 percent decrease over earnings of $2.76 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.47 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.30 billion by 4.00 percent. This is a 2.45 percent increase over sales of $4.37 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Baidu Q1 Adj. EPS $2.55 Beats $1.96 Estimate, Sales $4.47B Beat $4.30B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• MediWound (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDWD#NASDAQ">MDWD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.66 per share on revenue of $5.20 million. 
• Canada Goose Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOS#NYSE">GOOS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $262.86 million. 
• Ucloudlink Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCL#NASDAQ">UCL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $18.20 million. 
• iQIYI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $973.69 million. 
• TJX Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $13.03 billion. 
• Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.58 per share on revenue of $8.83 billion. 
• Target (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $24.35 billion. 
• Lowe's Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.88 per share on revenue of $20.97 billion. 
• Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $4.30 billion. 
• Full Truck Alliance Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YMM#NYSE">YMM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $366.75 million. 
• CMB.Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMBT#NYSE">CMBT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $224.00 million. 
• Golden Ocean Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOGL#NASDAQ">GOGL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $106.48 million. 
• Wix.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.66 per share on revenue of $471.83 million. 
• Flex LNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNG#NYSE">FLNG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $88.17 million. 
• Cool Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLCO#NYSE">CLCO</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Dycom Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DY#NYSE">DY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.62 per share on revenue of $1.19 billion. 
• Super Hi International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDL#NASDAQ">HDL</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Evogene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGN#NASDAQ">EVGN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.73 per share on revenue of $4.00 million. 
• WeRide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Baozun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZUN#NASDAQ">BZUN</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• XPeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $2.17 billion. 
• Weibo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WB#NASDAQ">WB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $394.21 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• LiveRamp Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAMP#NYSE">RAMP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $185.41 million. 
• Banco BBVA Argentina (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAR#NYSE">BBAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $708.59 million. 
• Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.31 per share on revenue of $1.17 billion. 
• Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $1.29 billion. 
• American Superconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMSC#NASDAQ">AMSC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $60.27 million. 
• LexinFintech Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LX#NASDAQ">LX</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Domo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOMO#NASDAQ">DOMO</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $77.75 million. 
• ClearSign Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIR#NASDAQ">CLIR</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Snowflake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• EnerSys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENS#NYSE">ENS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.55 per share on revenue of $1.02 billion. 
• Borr Drilling (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BORR#NYSE">BORR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $231.17 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For May 21, 2025

Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-05-21. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Baidu will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.79. 
Anticipation surrounds Baidu's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.85, which was followed by a 2.36% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Baidu's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>2.35</td>
<td>2.58</td>
<td>2.30</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.63</td>
<td>2.37</td>
<td>2.89</td>
<td>2.76</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747749650_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Baidu's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Baidu were trading at $89.25 as of May 19. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 12.57%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Baidu</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Baidu.
Baidu has received a total of 3 ratings from analysts, with the consensus rating as Buy. With an average one-year price target of $108.33, the consensus suggests a potential 21.38% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Reddit, Snap and Grindr, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Reddit, with an average 1-year price target of $153.25, suggesting a potential 71.71% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Snap, with an average 1-year price target of $9.57, suggesting a potential 89.28% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Grindr, with an average 1-year price target of $24.25, suggesting a potential 72.83% downside.</li>
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<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Reddit, Snap and Grindr are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Pinterest</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>15.54%</td>
<td>$655.72M</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
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<td>Reddit</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>61.49%</td>
<td>$355.27M</td>
<td>1.20%</td>
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<td>Snap</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>14.10%</td>
<td>$723.64M</td>
<td>-5.86%</td>
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<td>Grindr</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>24.68%</td>
<td>$69.40M</td>
<td>28.71%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Baidu ranks at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers, with a growth rate of 15.54%. It also leads in Gross Profit, with a total of $655.72M. However, Baidu has the lowest Return on Equity at 0.19% compared to its peers. Overall, Baidu is positioned favorably in terms of revenue and profit metrics but lags behind in return on equity.
<h3>Get to Know Baidu Better</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
<h3>Key Indicators: Baidu's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Baidu faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.37% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Baidu's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.76%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Baidu's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.09%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.3.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIDU/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Baidu visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview: Baidu

Renowned hedge fund manager Michael Burry has made a substantial alteration to his portfolio, maintaining only one bullish position.
What Happened: The recent SEC filings indicate that Burry&#8217;s Scion Asset Management has adopted a predominantly bearish outlook. The firm has established a significant&nbsp;position in put options against&nbsp;Nvidia&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), suggesting a pessimistic view on the chipmaker&#8217;s stock.
The <a href="https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1649339">filings </a>also reveal that Scion has switched its previously bullish stance on Chinese equities, purchasing&nbsp;bearish put options on major&nbsp;Chinese firms, including Alibaba&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;and Baidu&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45483312/peter-lynchs-market-advice-you-dont-need-a-lot-in-your-lifetime-you-only-need-a-few-good-socks-in-your-li" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Lynch&#8217;s Market Advice: &#8216;You Don&#8217;t Need A Lot In Your Lifetime, You Only Need A Few Good Stocks In Your Lifetime&#8217; (CORRECTED)</a>
Notably, Scion&#8217;s sole&nbsp;remaining long position is in&nbsp;Estee Lauder&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), a cosmetics giant based in New York. This single bullish position underscores Burry&#8217;s prudent market strategy, as the cosmetics sector is frequently deemed recession-proof.
This is the second time&nbsp;in recent years that Burry&nbsp;has made significant changes to Scion&#8217;s portfolio. In 2023, he significantly cut the firm&#8217;s&nbsp;holdings, only to later admit&nbsp;his error and make new, focused investments.
Why It Matters: Michael Burry&#8217;s portfolio adjustments are closely watched by investors due to his reputation for predicting the 2007 housing market crash. His latest move to a largely bearish stance, particularly against Nvidia and major Chinese companies, could signal his anticipation of a downturn in these sectors. 
Furthermore, his sole bullish position in Estee Lauder suggests that he views the cosmetics industry as a safe haven amidst potential market volatility. 
This shift in strategy may influence other investors to reassess their own portfolios and market outlooks.
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Michael Burry Makes Major Portfolio Shift, Holding Only One Asset He Deems 'Recession-Proof'

Michael Burry, famed for his highly profitable bet against the U.S. housing market in 2008, has recently shifted to a bearish stance on Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45461072/the-big-short-fame-michael-burry-doubled-estee-lauder-stake-despite-slump-bet-against-nvidia-and-dumps-china-stocks-amid-trade-war-jitters-in-q1">technology stocks.</a>
Burry's pivot is notable because he was previously bullish on China tech companies and held significant long positions in companies like Alibaba Group Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and JD.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) as recently as late 2024. 
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However, the latest SEC filings show a marked reversal: Burry's hedge fund, Scion Asset Management,&nbsp; acquired put options against several major Chinese tech companies.&nbsp;
The Details: In the first quarter of 2025, Burry completely liquidated his previous positions in Alibaba, JD.Com, Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) and purchased put options on each of the Chinese tech names.&nbsp;
Burry's bearish pivot on China came in the quarter before the announcement of new tariffs on Chinese goods by President Donald Trump, which heightened trade tensions and roiled global markets. The timing suggests the experienced investor anticipated increased volatility or downside risk in Chinese equities amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.&nbsp;
Scion also purchased a sizable amount of put options on NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in the first quarter, which now makes up nearly half of its portfolio.&nbsp;
The hedge fund's only long position in the most recent quarter's filing was Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>).&nbsp;
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BIDU, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Baidu.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $29,233, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $409,585.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $115.0 for Baidu over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Baidu stands at 1884.11, with a total volume reaching 710.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Baidu, situated within the strike price corridor from $70.0 to $115.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Baidu 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747407764_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$22.85</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$99.3K</td>
<td>196</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$93.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td align="right">306</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Baidu</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Baidu, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Baidu</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 825,789, with BIDU's price up by 0.17%, positioned at $89.34.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 5 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Baidu</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $90.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Baidu, targeting a price of $90. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Baidu, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Baidu's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

&#8216;The Big Short&#8217; famed investor Michael Burry, who accurately predicted the 2008 housing market crash, has turned bearish on most equities while doubling his stake in cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) during the first quarter, according to 13F regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.
What Happened: Burry&#8217;s Scion Asset Management increased its position in Estée Lauder to 200,000 shares from 100,000 shares at the end of the fourth quarter, despite EL stock being down 13.94% this year. The move comes as the beauty company pursues its &#8220;Beauty Reimagined&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45179419/estee-lauders-beauty-gains-cant-offset-global-headwinds-says-analyst">recovery strategy amid global headwinds</a>.
EL stock closed at $63.67 on Thursday, down 0.69% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 3.85% to $66.12, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The 13F report revealed significant portfolio adjustments, including Scion taking a substantial bearish position on artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) through 900,000 put options. NVIDIA shares have retreated from their January all-time high of $153.13 amid macroeconomic concerns and worries about tariff impacts.
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Why It Matters: Burry also completely liquidated his positions in Chinese tech companies, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), and PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>). 
This exit coincides with President Donald Trump&#8216;s April announcement of hefty import tariffs targeting China, though both nations recently agreed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44946516/goldman-sachs-ceo-says-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-increased-the-level-of-uncertainty-triggered-market-repricing">suspend reciprocal levies for 90 days</a>.
The hedge fund manager also exited healthcare positions in HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>), Oscar Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSCR#NYSE">OSCR</a>), and Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>).
Analysts note that while Estée Lauder delivered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45179419/estee-lauders-beauty-gains-cant-offset-global-headwinds-says-analyst">stronger-than-expected third quarter earnings</a> with improved margins and cost control, the company still faces challenges, particularly in Asia travel retail and a softening North American market.
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'The Big Short' Fame Michael Burry Doubled Estée Lauder Stake Despite Slump, Bet Against Nvidia And Dumps China Stocks Amid Trade War Jitters In Q1

In a major move towards international expansion,&nbsp;Baidu Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly preparing to test its&nbsp;autonomous ride-hailing service in Europe. 
What Happened:&nbsp;The Beijing-based internet titan has been negotiating with PostAuto, a subsidiary of Swiss Post, to bring&nbsp;its Apollo Go robotaxi service&nbsp;to Switzerland.&nbsp;Baidu plans to establish a local entity in Switzerland in the coming months and begin technology testing by year-end, according to a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/baidu-eyes-european-debut-for-driverless-taxi-5276eea6">Wall Street Journal</a>&nbsp;report.
Baidu also plans to roll out Apollo Go in Turkey, broadening its competitive reach overseas as domestic competition grows. Chinese companies, including Baidu, are increasingly targeting foreign markets as the U.S. market becomes more challenging due to heightened scrutiny from Washington.
Competition is also growing in other markets such as&nbsp;the Middle East, Japan, Singapore&nbsp;and now Europe, as Chinese tech companies vie to establish their presence.
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Baidu&#8217;s plan to expand its self-driving fleet internationally reflects similar moves by several Chinese counterparts, such as WeRide, Pony.ai and Momenta, who collaborated with Uber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) earlier this year to deploy their robotaxis within Uber's fleets in Europe and the Middle East. Meanwhile, Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) position continues to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45192200/teslas-european-woes-deepen-as-new-car-sales-for-april-plunge-in-spain-as-chinese-rivals-soar">weaken </a>in Europe.
Goldman Sachs analysts note that leading driverless car companies like Baidu, WeRide and Pony.ai have a competitive edge thanks to high technological entry barriers and their advanced algorithm development and extensive data crucial for large-scale deployment.
Nevertheless, some analysts believe robotaxi services may face regulatory hurdles in Europe, largely because of safety concerns. "It will take some time for safety trials to convince regulators," Kai Wang, a Morningstar analyst told WSJ.
The shares of Baidu rose 1.55% to close at $92.50 on Wednesday. On a year-to-date basis, the shares climbed 11.85%, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Tesla Rival Baidu Expands Apollo Go Robotaxi To Europe, Sets Sights On Turkey Amid Rising Competition: Report

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The Wall Street Journal Reported Tuesday, Baidu To Start Testing Robotaxis in Switzerland by End-2025, Partnering With PostAuto; Turkey Robotaxi Tests Also Planned

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Baidu. Our analysis of options history for Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 35% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $286,572, and 9 were calls, valued at $415,089.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $120.0 for Baidu, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Baidu options trades today is 1692.85 with a total volume of 1,032.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Baidu's big money trades within a strike price range of $70.0 to $120.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Baidu Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747162871_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$146.1K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td align="right">281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>208</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>670</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.75</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Baidu</h3>
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with over 50% share of the search engine market in 2024 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2023. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Baidu, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Baidu</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,883,114, the price of BIDU is down by -1.27%, reaching $90.11.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 8 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Baidu</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $90.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Baidu, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Baidu, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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