Baidu Unveils First Dividend and $5 Billion Buyback Plan: ETFs in Focus

Key Takeaways Baidu boosts shareholder returns, but AI competition may shape future payoff.The $5B buyback may be seen as modest, per a market watcher, as quoted on Bloomberg.ETFs offer diversified exposure to Baidu's AI push amid mixed performance.The Chinese search giant Baidu Inc. (BIDU) announced plans to introduce its first-ever dividend and a three-year stock repurchase program worth up to $5 billion, indicating a shift toward rewarding shareholders. Shares of BIDU rose 0.7% on Feb. 5, 2026 and gained ...