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Baidu Inc (9888:HKG) - Strategic SWOT and Financial Insights - A 360° Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, Financial and Operational KPI’s, and Recent Trends

Publisher Quaintel Research
Published Oct 07, 2025
Length 101 Pages
SKU # QTELR20473054

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Report Summary

Baidu Inc Strategic SWOT Analysis and Financial Insights - A 360° Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence, and Recent Trends Report is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Baidu Inc's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's financial and strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.

The report begins with in-depth information about Baidu Inc including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.

Next, the report assesses Baidu Inc's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. Additionally, By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Baidu Inc's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.

The report also covers Baidu Inc's financial analysis basis of latest income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Key financial ratios related to profitability, asset turnover, credit, market, and long-term solvency are outlined, providing guidance for investment decisions. Furthermore, the report compares Baidu Inc's financial parameters with those of its competitors, offering a unique analysis of the competitive landscape. This information helps manage the business environment and improve sales activities by gaining insight into competitors' operations.

Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Baidu Inc enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.

Key Highlights

Baidu Inc. is a leading Chinese multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services, artificial intelligence, and digital products. Founded in 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu, Baidu is headquartered in Beijing, China. The company is widely recognized as the dominant search engine provider in China and has expanded its operations across various segments of AI and smart technologies.Baidu began as a search engine company and quickly became the leading provider of Chinese-language Internet search services. It operates a suite of products and services, including Baidu Search, Baidu Maps, Baidu News, and Baidu Tieba, catering to both individual users and businesses. With its robust search engine infrastructure, Baidu has built a massive data ecosystem that supports its ventures in artificial intelligence and cloud services.Over the years, Baidu has transformed from an Internet platform into a comprehensive AI-driven company. It has made significant investments in autonomous driving technology through its Apollo platform, smart transportation solutions, and intelligent voice assistants powered by Baidu s AI engine. Its focus on innovation has also led to the development of Kunlun, its in-house AI chip, and Ernie, its large language model used in natural language processing and generative AI applications.Baidu also provides cloud computing services under Baidu AI Cloud, offering a wide range of services such as machine learning platforms, big data solutions, and cloud infrastructure for businesses and government clients. The company continues to lead in China s AI development, competing with other major tech players in areas like smart cities, healthcare AI, and digital content.

Baidu Inc in the News:-

2025-05-21 - Baidu Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

2025-05-12 - Baidu Announces Completion of CNY10 Billion Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes

2025-04-22 - Baidu to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 21, 2025

2025-03-28 - Baidu, Inc. Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

2025-03-07 - Baidu Announces Pricing of US$2 Billion Offering of Zero Coupon Exchangeable Bonds

Scope
  • Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a Baidu Inc's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
  • Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the Baidu Inc's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
  • Financial Position:- Provide valuable information on the financial performance and investor sentiment surrounding the company. Indicating the level of confidence and expectations in the company's future prospects. These components collectively contribute to understanding the financial health and market perception of the company.
  • Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
  • Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the Baidu Inc's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
  • Comprehensive Understanding of the Baidu Inc's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis, Financial Analysis, and Competitors Benchmarking.
  • Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
  • Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
  • Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
  • Financial Performance Evaluation provides crucial insights into key financial ratios and trends, supporting better financial decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Baidu Inc:
  • Baidu Inc PESTLE Analysis
  • Baidu Inc Value Chain Analysis
  • Baidu Inc Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Baidu Inc VRIO Analysis
  • Baidu Inc BCG Analysis
  • Baidu Inc Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
  • Baidu Inc Ansoff Matrix Analysis

Table of Contents

101 Pages
Table of Contents
Tables
Charts
Baidu Inc - Key Company Facts
Baidu Inc - Company Description
Baidu Inc - Top Executives
Baidu Inc- Top Executives Biographies
Baidu Inc- Head Office & Locations
Head Office - Country
Key Subsidiaries
Key Joint Ventures
Baidu Inc - Products and Services
Products
Services
Baidu Inc - Historic Events
Baidu Inc – Company’s Management Discussion
Baidu Inc – Company’s Mission and Vision
Mission
Vision
Baidu Inc - Corporate Strategy
Baidu Inc - Business Description
Baidu Core Segment
iQIYI Segment
Baidu Inc - ESG Spotlight
Environment
Social
Corporate Governance
Baidu Inc - SWOT Analysis
Overview
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Baidu Inc - Financial Deep Dive
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024to Oct-2025 (Average Share Closing Price)
Profit and Loss Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Key Financial Ratio Analysis
Baidu Inc - Ratio Charts
Activity Ratio Charts
Growth Ratios Charts
Leverage Ratio Charts
Liquidity Ratio Charts
Profitability Ratio Charts
Competing Players
Snapshot of Competing Players
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Baidu Inc - In the News
21-May-2025 -Baidu Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
12-May-2025 -Baidu Announces Completion of CNY10 Billion Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes
22-Apr-2025 -Baidu to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 21, 2025
28-Mar-2025 -Baidu, Inc. Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F
07-Mar-2025 -Baidu Announces Pricing of US$2 Billion Offering of Zero Coupon Exchangeable Bonds 07-Mar-2025 -Baidu Announces Pricing of US$2 Billion Offering of Zero Coupon Exchangeable Bonds 04-Mar-2025 -Baidu Announces Proposed Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes 08-Oct-2024 -Baidu Announces Management Rotation
22-Feb-2023 -Baidu Announces US$5 Billion Share Repurchase Program
31-Mar-2022 -Baidu Provides Update on Status under Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act
01-Nov-2021 -Baidu Appoints Rong Luo as Chief Financial Officer
24-Aug-2021 -Baidu's Xiaodu Closes Series B at $5.1 Billion Valuation
18-Aug-2021 -Baidu Announces Pricing of US$1 Billion Notes Offering
16-Aug-2021 -Baidu Announces Proposed Debt Offering
12-Aug-2021 -Baidu to Bring New AI Experiences to Life at Baidu World 2021
17-Mar-2021 -Baidu Announces Pricing of Global Offering
10-Jan-2021 -Baidu Announces Plan to Establish an Intelligent EV Company and Forms Strategic Partnership with Geely
29-Sep-2020 -Baidu Enters into Definitive Agreements to Raise Financing for its Smart Living Business
Baidu Inc- Key Deals
25-Feb-2025 - Baidu Acquires JOYY's Live Streaming Business in China
11-May-2021 - Mobile Comics Platform Tapas Acquired In $510 Million Deal With Korean Entertainment Giant
17-Nov-2020 - Baidu to acquire Joyy’s Chinese live-streaming service YY for $3.6B
26-Jun-2017 - Chinese tech titan Baidu acquires US start-up to boost driverless car efforts
30-Dec-2013 - Baidu boosts e-books offering with $31 million acquisition of rival site
19-Dec-2013 - Baidu enters smartphone security software market
26-Aug-2013 - Nuomi Acquisition to Strengthen Baidu's Mobile Platform
16-Aug-2013 - Baidu Reportedly Bought Mobile Solution Provider UUCUN
16-Jul-2013 - Baidu to acquire Chinese app store 91 Wireless for $1.9 bn
25-Apr-2013 - China's Baidu to acquire online video firm for near $400 million - paper
Appendix
Definitions
SWOT Analysis
PESTLE Analysis
Value Chain Analysis
ESG Spotlight
Financial Deep Dive
Financial Ratios -
Activity Ratios
Growth Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Market Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Research Methodology
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