ZACKSยท2025-07-11 22:46Company Overview - Baidu Inc. closed at $86.95, down 1.68% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.33% [1] - The stock has increased by 0.72% over the past month, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.24% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Baidu Inc. is projected at $2.05, indicating a 29.07% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $4.61 billion, reflecting a 1.37% decrease from the year-ago quarter [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $9.28 per share and revenue of $18.73 billion for the full year, representing year-over-year changes of -11.87% and +1.28%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates suggest evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in business performance [3] Valuation Metrics - Baidu Inc. is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 9.53, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 20.25 [6] - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a history of outperforming, with 1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988 [5] - Baidu Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with no changes in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5]