ZACKSยท2025-09-26 22:46Company Performance - Baidu Inc. ended the recent trading session at $131.34, showing a -3% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.59% [1] - Over the past month, Baidu's shares have gained 48.84%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts forecast Baidu to report an EPS of $1.33, reflecting a 43.88% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $4.33 billion, indicating a 9.52% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.51 per share and revenue at $18.28 billion, representing changes of -28.68% and -1.12% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Baidu should be noted, as positive revisions can indicate a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Baidu currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.04, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.7 [6] - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 producing an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Baidu currently features a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining steady over the past month [5]