Baidu, Inc. faces financial pressure with negative free cash flow of RMB 4.7 billion in Q2 2025 due to rising operating costs. Despite challenges, Baidu’s AI integration is growing, with over 64% of mobile search results featuring AI-generated content. The company aims to capitalize on the massive AI market opportunity projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030.

Oracle reports negative free cash flow of $394 million in Q4 2025, driven by AI investments. Alphabet’s AI capex of $85 billion in 2025 impacts free cash flow. Despite financial strains, Alphabet’s strong cash reserve allows it to sustain acquisitions and innovation, positioning it as a formidable AI competitor to Baidu.

Baidu’s shares have gained 28.8% YTD, outperforming the industry and sector. With a low forward P/E ratio of 11.97 and a Value Score of C, Baidu’s valuation stands out. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2025 earnings indicates a 20.99% YoY decline, leading to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

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