news flash·2025-05-23 02:24Core Viewpoint - The report from CMB International indicates a downward adjustment of Baidu's target price to HKD 96, while maintaining a "Buy" rating, due to the anticipated time required for AI monetization [1] Financial Performance - Baidu's Q1 performance exceeded expectations, with strong results from its cloud business [1] - The company is expected to see a decline in advertising revenue by 11% and 12% year-on-year in Q2 and Q3 respectively, with an overall decrease of 9% to RMB 66 billion for the full year of 2025 [1] Business Segments - The report highlights a projected revenue growth rate of 30% for Baidu's cloud business by 2025 [1] - The AI search content coverage is expected to rapidly advance to over 50% due to cost optimization [1] Strategic Developments - Baidu's Robotaxi initiative is anticipated to accelerate its global expansion, with the number of vehicles expected to exceed 1,000 [1]