Baidu, Inc.

Baidu, Inc. is a Chinese technology company that provides internet content, value-added telecommunication-based services, internet map services, and online audio and video services. It operates through two segments: Baidu General Business and iQIYI. The Baidu General Business segment includes products for mobile ecosystem, AI cloud, and intelligent driving. Key offerings include the Baidu App for search and content, Haokan for short videos, and knowledge products like Baidu Wiki, Baidu Knows, and Baidu Experience. It also features ERNIE Bot, an AI-native conversational assistant, and DuerOS smart assistant. In intelligent driving, Baidu offers Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing service. Additionally, it provides online marketing services and Baidu Maps.

Baidu, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NasdaqGS) under the ticker symbol BIDU. Its shares are traded in US Dollars (USD). The company is headquartered in China and its stock is available to international investors through the US exchange.

Baidu operates in the Communication Services sector and specifically in the Internet Content & Information industry. This means the company focuses on providing online content, information services, and digital platforms that connect users with search, video, knowledge, and AI-powered tools. Its industry encompasses internet-based services such as search engines, online communities, video streaming, and intelligent cloud solutions.

Baidu is based in the People's Republic of China and primarily serves the Chinese market. Its products and services are tailored for Chinese users, including the Baidu App, Baidu Maps, and AI assistants like DuerOS. The company also operates iQIYI, a streaming service, and offers autonomous ride-hailing through Apollo Go in China. While its stock trades on the Nasdaq in the US, its business operations are concentrated in China.

Baidu generates revenue primarily through online marketing services, which include pay-per-click advertising and display ads on its search and content platforms. It also monetizes its AI cloud services, intelligent driving solutions, and subscription-based offerings like iQIYI. The Baidu General Business segment earns from its mobile ecosystem (e.g., Baidu App, Haokan), knowledge products, and ERNIE Bot. Additionally, Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing and DuerOS smart assistant contribute to its revenue stream.