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Jun 30
Baidu Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Baidu reported a solid Q2 2025 driven by AI Cloud growth, despite continued declines in online marketing revenue.
Key Takeaways
Baidu posted $4.57B in revenue and $1.02B in net income for Q2 2025. AI Cloud revenue surpassed $1.4B, offsetting pressure from a decline in online marketing. EPS came in at $2.84, with adjusted EPS at $1.90.
AI Cloud revenue grew 34% YoY, surpassing $1.4B for the first time
Online marketing revenue declined 15% YoY to $2.27B
Net income was $1.02B, with GAAP EPS of $2.84
Baidu returned $677M to shareholders in H1 2025 under its repurchase program
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Baidu remains focused on its AI transformation across search, cloud, and autonomous driving, while navigating short-term marketing revenue headwinds.
Positive Outlook
- AI Cloud maintains healthy growth momentum
- Non-marketing revenue surpasses RMB 10B milestone
- Apollo Go expands with Uber and Lyft partnerships
- ERNIE 4.5 model open-sourced and integrated into Qianfan
- Over 50% of mobile search results now AI-generated
Challenges Ahead
- Online marketing revenue declined 15% YoY
- Operating income dropped 45% YoY
- R&D spending fell 13% YoY, mainly due to personnel cuts
- Free cash flow was negative $653M due to AI investments
- Cost of revenue rose 12% YoY, increasing margin pressure