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Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) is described as a leading AI company with a strong internet foundation, and its news flow reflects this focus on artificial intelligence, cloud services, and autonomous driving. Founded in 2000 and listed on both Nasdaq and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Baidu regularly issues updates on its technology roadmap, financial performance, and international expansion.
Recent news highlights Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, which the company reports has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides and logged over 240 million autonomous kilometers. Announcements cover key milestones such as securing Dubai’s first autonomous driving trial permits and driverless vehicle trial permits, obtaining one of Abu Dhabi’s inaugural fully driverless commercial permits, and partnering with PostBus to deploy autonomous vehicles in Switzerland. These stories illustrate how Apollo Go is expanding its footprint across multiple cities and regions.
Other Baidu news focuses on core AI developments and cloud services. At its Baidu World 2025 conference, the company unveiled ERNIE 5.0, a natively omni-modal foundation model, and introduced upgrades to AI agents, digital human technology, and no-code application builders like Miaoda and MeDo. Earnings releases provide detail on Baidu’s AI Cloud Infra, AI Applications, and AI-native Marketing Services, showing how AI is embedded across its business.
On this BIDU news page, readers can follow company press releases, technology launches, partnerships, financing announcements such as CNY-denominated senior notes offerings, and quarterly results. For investors, analysts, and technology observers, the stream of Baidu news offers insight into how the company is developing its AI portfolio, scaling Apollo Go, and positioning its AI-native products in domestic and international markets.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU; HKEX: 9888/89888) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the SEC on March 17, 2026. The Form 20-F and the Hong Kong Annual Report are available on Baidu's investor relations website and HKEx.
The company said it will provide a free hard copy of the audited consolidated financial statements to shareholders and ADS holders upon request, with instructions to contact its IR Department in Beijing.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) launched DuClaw on March 11, 2026, a zero-deployment service from Baidu AI Cloud that provides instant access to the open-source OpenClaw agent platform via a web interface.
DuClaw offers pre-built Baidu skills, multi-model support, fully managed hosting on Baidu AI Cloud infrastructure, and a limited-time promotion at RMB 17.8/month for first-time users. Plans include integration with enterprise collaboration platforms and prior Rapid Deployment tooling.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb 26, 2026. Q4 revenue was RMB32.7 billion, up 5% sequentially; Baidu Core AI-powered Business reached RMB11.3 billion in Q4 and RMB40.0 billion for FY, up 48% YoY. The company announced a US$5 billion repurchase authorization and its first-ever dividend policy, and continues the planned spin-off and listing of Kunlunxin.
Full-year revenue was RMB129.1 billion, down 3% YoY; operating loss was RMB5.8 billion due to a RMB16.2 billion impairment, while non-GAAP operating income was RMB15.0 billion.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) and Uber (NYSE: UBER), in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, will launch Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing on the Uber app in Dubai, starting in the coming month in select Jumeirah locations.
The deployment will expand based on operational learnings and regulatory approvals and supports Dubai's goal of 25% autonomous trips by 2030. Apollo Go reports a global footprint of 22 cities, over 17 million cumulative rides, and 240 million autonomous kilometers logged, including 140 million fully driverless kilometers.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced a new US$5 billion share repurchase program effective through Dec 31, 2028 and adoption of a dividend policy for ordinary shares, with the Board expecting to declare the first dividend payment in 2026.
Repurchases may occur via open market or other lawful means; future dividends will be funded primarily from operating profits and may be supplemented by non-core asset disposals and other investment returns.
Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) will report its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 before U.S. markets open on February 26, 2026. Management will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 AM ET on February 26, 2026 (8:30 PM Beijing Time).
Investors must pre-register to receive dial-in numbers, a passcode, and a unique access PIN via the provided registration link; a live and archived webcast will be available at https://ir.baidu.com. A phone replay is available in the U.S. through March 05, 2026 using dial-in 1 855 883 1031 and reply PIN 10052617.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) and UAE partner AutoGo launched a fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, available via the AutoGo app on Jan 17, 2026.
The partners secured a fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale to hundreds of vehicles by 2026, with phased expansion planned to Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands and a long-term goal to cover the wider emirate.
Apollo Go cites >240 million autonomous kilometers (over 140 million in fully driverless mode), 22 cities of presence, >17 million cumulative rides, and a weekly ride run-rate above 250,000.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced that Apollo Go received Dubai's first permit for fully driverless vehicle trials without a safety driver, enabling a potential fully autonomous commercial ride‑hailing launch as early as Q1 2026. The company opened a 2,000‑square‑meter Apollo Go Park in downtown Dubai as its first overseas operations and management hub. Apollo Go and Dubai RTA plan to expand to a target fleet of more than 1,000 fully driverless vehicles; prior trials included a 50‑vehicle RT6 fleet and an earlier trial permit issued in July 2025.
Apollo Go reported global operational metrics including 240 million autonomous km (140 million fully driverless km), weekly rides >250,000, and > 17 million cumulative rides as of Oct 31, 2025.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced a proposed spin-off and separate listing of the H shares of Kunlunxin (Beijing) Technology on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
A confidential listing application form has been submitted to the HKEX. The Proposed Spin-off aims to showcase Kunlunxin's value, attract AI chip investors, broaden financing channels, and align management accountability with performance.
Details are not final: the transaction is subject to HKEX approval, completion of the China Securities Regulatory Commission filing, and final decisions by both parties. It is expected Kunlunxin will remain a subsidiary after completion, and there is no assurance the Proposed Spin-off will occur or on its timing.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) reported Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2025. Total revenue was RMB31.2 billion (-7% YoY). AI-powered businesses grew >50% YoY to ~RMB10 billion, driven by AI Cloud, AI Applications and AI-native Marketing Services. AI Cloud Infra revenue was RMB4.2 billion (+33% YoY); subscription revenue for AI accelerator infrastructure grew 128% YoY. AI-native Marketing Services revenue was RMB2.8 billion (+262% YoY).
Operating loss was RMB15.1 billion, including an RMB16.2 billion impairment of long-lived assets; excluding impairment, operating income was RMB1.1 billion. Non-GAAP net income was RMB3.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA was RMB4.4 billion. Total cash and investments were RMB296.4 billion as of Sept 30, 2025.