BIDU(US:BIDU) ZACKS·2026-01-06 22:50Company Performance - Baidu Inc. closed at $146.42, reflecting a decline of -2.18% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.62% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, Baidu's shares had increased by 15.09%, contrasting with the Computer and Technology sector's decline of 1.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Baidu is expected to report earnings of $1.53 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 41.83%, with projected revenue of $4.62 billion, a decrease of 1.09% compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts anticipate earnings of $7.07 per share and revenue of $18.2 billion, representing changes of -32.86% and 0% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Revisions - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Baidu are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [3][4] Zacks Rank - Baidu currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] - The Zacks Rank system has historically outperformed, with 1 stocks yielding an average annual gain of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Baidu is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.6, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 18.07, indicating a valuation discount [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [6][7]