9,365 Shares in Baidu, Inc. $BIDU Purchased by GSA Capital Partners LLP

GSA Capital Partners LLP bought a new stake in shares of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 9,365 shares of the information services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,234,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Binnacle Investments Inc bought a new position in Baidu during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Winthrop Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Baidu during the second quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Baidu during the second quarter valued at approximately $43,000. UMB Bank n.a. grew its stake in shares of Baidu by 65.0% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 340 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Baidu by 12,400.0% in the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 375 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 372 shares during the period.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on BIDU shares. Barclays upped their price target on shares of Baidu from $100.00 to $147.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Baidu from $100.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Baidu from $159.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Baidu in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Baidu from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 19th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $159.94.

Baidu Price Performance

BIDU opened at $137.87 on Thursday. Baidu, Inc. has a 1 year low of $74.71 and a 1 year high of $165.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $47.63 billion, a PE ratio of 45.80 and a beta of 0.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.91 and a quick ratio of 1.91. The business’s 50-day moving average is $140.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $124.15.

Trending Headlines about Baidu

Here are the key news stories impacting Baidu this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Baidu announced global AI expansion including Apollo Go autonomous services and the launch of BaiduWiki — moves that broaden addressable markets for AI/cloud and demonstrate product momentum. Baidu Expands Global AI Footprint With Apollo Go And BaiduWiki Launches
• Positive Sentiment: Partnership expansion with Uber and Dubai authorities to scale Apollo Go autonomous ride‑hailing is a commercial validation and potential revenue/regulatory foothold outside China. This could support longer‑term monetization of autonomous services. Uber and Baidu, Inc. (BUDI) Expand Partnership to Expand Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Dubai
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Baidu’s story is shifting as AI and cloud businesses reprice expectations — upgrades/raise in estimates for AI/cloud growth can justify a higher multiple if execution continues. Why Analysts See Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) Story Shifting As AI And Cloud Reprice Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Reported short interest has decreased recently, suggesting some bearish pressure has eased; lower short interest can reduce downside momentum in the near term. Short Interest in Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) Decreases By 14.2%
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion pieces ask whether search and legacy businesses can keep pace with AI gains — useful for investors evaluating sustainability of growth beyond AI hype. Baidu’s AI Initiatives Are Exciting, What About Search And The Rest?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary asks whether recent price swings warrant reassessment — highlights heightened volatility and the need to monitor earnings/AI monetization milestones. Is It Time To Reassess Baidu (BIDU) After Its Recent Share Price Swings?
• Negative Sentiment: A securities‑fraud investigation targeting Baidu continues and law firms are soliciting potential claimants — legal overhang increases short‑term downside risk and could pressure sentiment until resolved. Securities Fraud Investigation Into Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) Continues

About Baidu

Baidu, Inc, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Beijing, is a Chinese multinational technology company best known for operating one of China’s leading internet search engines. The company built its business around online search and related advertising services, providing search, content aggregation and targeted ad placements to consumers and marketers across China. Baidu went public on the NASDAQ in 2005 and has since diversified beyond search into a broader technology and AI-focused portfolio.

Core products and services include the Baidu search platform and mobile app, Baidu Maps and Baidu Baike (an online encyclopedia), along with digital content initiatives.