Baidu Prepares to Announce Q2 2025 Earnings Amid AI Growth and Advertising Challenges
Baidu (BIDU) is set to release its second-quarter 2025 earnings on August 20, with Wall Street anticipating $1.84 per share—a 37% year-over-year decline. Revenue projections stand at $4.57 billion, down 2.6% from the prior year. The Chinese search giant’s stock has climbed 7% year-to-date, buoyed by its AI and cloud segments, though advertising headwinds and domestic competition persist.
Recent strategic moves include a partnership with Lyft (LYFT) to deploy autonomous taxis in Europe by 2026, alongside a July collaboration with Uber (UBER) to scale Baidu’s Apollo Go driverless vehicles. The company has surpassed EPS estimates in eight of the past nine quarters, underscoring resilience despite sector volatility.