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Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) schedules Q1 2026 results call for May 18

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Baidu, Inc. will hold a board meeting on May 18, 2026 to approve its unaudited financial results and announcement for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

The company plans to post the first quarter 2026 results announcement on its investor relations website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website after Hong Kong trading hours and before the opening of the U.S. market on the same day.

Management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time (8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) on May 18, 2026, with live and archived webcasts available via Baidu’s investor relations site.

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Board meeting date May 18, 2026 To approve unaudited Q1 2026 financial results
Results period Three months ended March 31, 2026 First quarter 2026 financial results announcement
Earnings call time (Asia) 8:00 PM May 18, 2026 Beijing/Hong Kong Time for Q1 2026 call
Earnings call time (US) 8:00 AM May 18, 2026 U.S. Eastern Time for Q1 2026 call
Replay availability Until May 25, 2026 Telephone replay of Q1 2026 earnings call
ADS share ratio 1 ADS = 8 Class A shares Baidu ADSs listed on Nasdaq under symbol BIDU
Voting rights per share Class A: 1 vote; Class B: 10 votes Weighted voting rights structure at shareholder meetings
weighted voting rights structure financial
"Under our weighted voting rights structure, our share capital comprises Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares."
American depositary shares financial
"Our American depositary shares, each representing eight of our Class A ordinary shares, are listed on Nasdaq in the United States under the symbol BIDU."
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
earnings conference call financial
"The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, Beijing/Hong Kong Time."
unaudited results financial
"for the purposes of, among other matters, approving our unaudited results and announcement for the three months ended March 31, 2026"
archived webcast financial
"Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com."
A recorded version of a previously live webcast—such as an earnings call, investor presentation, or corporate announcement—made available for later viewing or download. Like a saved TV broadcast, it lets investors rewatch the original presentation to check statements, review details they missed, and verify tone or follow-up information, supporting research, transparency, and informed decision-making.
 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 000-51469

 

 

BAIDU, INC.

 

 

Baidu Campus

No. 10 Shangdi 10th Street

Haidian District, Beijing 100085

The People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

 

 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Announcement – Date of Board Meeting


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

BAIDU, INC.

By

  :   

/s/ Haijian He

Name

  :   

Haijian He

Title

  :   

Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 23, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

Under our weighted voting rights structure, our share capital comprises Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares. Each Class A ordinary share entitles the holder to exercise one vote, and each Class B ordinary share entitles the holder to exercise 10 votes, respectively, on all matters subject to the vote at general meetings of the Company. Shareholders and prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in a company with a weighted voting rights structure. Our American depositary shares, each representing eight of our Class A ordinary shares, are listed on Nasdaq in the United States under the symbol BIDU.

 

LOGO

Baidu, Inc.

百度集團股份有限公司

(A company controlled through weighted voting rights and incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Codes: 9888 (HKD counter) and 89888 (RMB counter))

DATE OF BOARD MEETING

Our board of directors will hold a board meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 for the purposes of, among other matters, approving our unaudited results and announcement for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (the “First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Announcement”).

We will upload the First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Announcement to the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) and the website of the Company (https://ir.baidu.com) on Monday, May 18, 2026 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time), after the trading hours of the Stock Exchange and before the opening of the U.S. market.

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, Beijing/Hong Kong Time (8:00 AM on May 18, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time).

Interested parties may register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. Dial-in number, passcode, and unique access PIN will be provided by email upon registration.

Interested parties may visit the link below for pre-registration, which automatically directs visitors to the registration page of “Baidu Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call”.

PRE-REGISTRATION LINK: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054331-iu876y.html

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, participants may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), direct event passcode and unique registrant ID) provided in the confirmation email following pre-registration.

 

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Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 25, 2026:

US: 1 855 883 1031

Reply PIN: 10054331

 

By order of the Board
Baidu, Inc.
Mr. Robin Yanhong Li

Chairman of the Board

and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, April 23, 2026

As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises Mr. Robin Yanhong Li as director, and Mr. Yuanqing Yang, Mr. Jixun Foo, Ms. Sandy Ran Xu and Ms. Xiaodan Liu as independent directors.

 

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FAQ

When will Baidu (BIDU) report its first quarter 2026 financial results?

Baidu plans to approve and announce its unaudited first quarter 2026 results on May 18, 2026. The announcement will be posted after Hong Kong trading hours and before the U.S. market opens on Baidu’s investor relations website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website.

What period will Baidu’s upcoming Q1 2026 financial results cover?

The upcoming results will cover Baidu’s performance for the three months ended March 31, 2026. These unaudited figures will be reviewed at the May 18, 2026 board meeting, followed by a public results announcement and an earnings conference call the same day.

When is Baidu’s Q1 2026 earnings conference call scheduled and in which time zones?

The Q1 2026 earnings conference call is scheduled for 8:00 PM on May 18, 2026 Beijing/Hong Kong Time, which is 8:00 AM the same day in U.S. Eastern Time. Participants must register in advance using Baidu’s provided online pre-registration link.

How can investors and analysts join Baidu’s Q1 2026 earnings call?

Interested parties can pre-register via the specified online link for Baidu’s Q1 2026 earnings call. After registration, they will receive dial-in numbers, a direct event passcode, and a unique access PIN by email, which they can use to join the call shortly before it begins.

Will a replay of Baidu’s Q1 2026 earnings conference call be available?

Yes. A replay of Baidu’s Q1 2026 earnings call will be accessible by phone in the United States using the listed replay number and PIN until May 25, 2026. A live and archived webcast will also be available through Baidu’s investor relations website for additional access.

What class of shares and ADS structure does Baidu use for U.S. investors?

Baidu’s American depositary shares, listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BIDU, each represent eight Class A ordinary shares. The company operates with a weighted voting rights structure, where Class A shares carry one vote and Class B shares carry ten votes on general meeting matters.

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