Baidu furnishes 2026 first-half interim report

Baidu, Inc. has furnished its Hong Kong Stock Exchange–required 2026 interim report to U.S. investors via a Form 6-K.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) is furnishing its interim report for the first six months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K filing. The interim report is prepared to comply with Rule 13.48(1) of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules.

The report is submitted as part of Baidu’s obligations as a foreign private issuer listed in Hong Kong, and the filing is signed by Chief Financial Officer Haijian He on behalf of the company.

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Form 6-K regulatory

"current report on Form 6-K"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

interim report financial

"We are furnishing our interim report in respect of the first six months"

An interim report is a company's short financial update published between annual reports—usually quarterly or semiannual—showing recent revenue, profit or loss, cash flow and notable operational developments. Investors treat it like a progress report that reveals current trends, changing risks or momentum before the year-end numbers, so it can shift expectations and trading decisions based on more timely information.

Rule 13.48(1) regulatory

"pursuant to Rule 13.48(1) of the Rules Governing the Listing"

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited regulatory

"As an issuer listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited"

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited is the main marketplace where shares and other financial instruments are bought and sold in Hong Kong, like a large, organized marketplace that matches people who want to sell ownership in companies with those who want to buy. It matters to investors because it sets the rules for trading, provides price information and liquidity (how easily assets can be bought or sold), and connects local and global capital, which affects the value and accessibility of investments.

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What does Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) report in this Form 6-K?

Baidu, Inc. reports that it is furnishing its 2026 Interim Report covering the first six months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as Exhibit 99.1. The filing itself mainly serves as a cover to transmit that interim report.

Why is Baidu (BIDU) providing an interim report for the first half of 2026?

Baidu states it is required, as an issuer listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, to prepare an interim report for the first six months of each fiscal year under Rule 13.48(1) of the Hong Kong listing rules.

Which period does Baidu’s 2026 interim report on this Form 6-K cover?

The interim report furnished as Exhibit 99.1 covers the first six months of Baidu’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The detailed financial and operational information is contained in that interim report, not in the body of the Form 6-K text.

Where can investors find Baidu (BIDU)’s detailed interim 2026 financial information?

Investors can find Baidu’s detailed interim 2026 information in Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K, titled “Baidu, Inc. 2026 Interim Report.” The main Form 6-K narrative only identifies and furnishes this exhibit.

Who signed this Baidu (BIDU) Form 6-K and in what capacity?

The Form 6-K is signed on behalf of Baidu, Inc. by Haijian He, who is identified in the filing as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. The signature date is stated as September 17, 2026.

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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 September 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 ☐

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As an issuer listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, we are required to prepare an interim report in respect of the first six months of each fiscal year pursuant to Rule 13.48(1) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We are furnishing our interim report in respect of the first six months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 of this current report on Form 6-K.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Baidu, Inc. 2026 Interim Report

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: September 17, 2026

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