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Baidu (BIDU) Is Down 7.7% After New Dividend And Big Buyback Reveal AI Pivot Trade-offs
In late February 2026, Baidu reported Q4 2025 and full-year results showing sales easing to CNY 32,740 million for the quarter and CNY 129,079 million for the year, while net income and earnings per share fell sharply from the prior year.
At the same time, Baidu underlined the rising weight of its AI-powered businesses, unveiled its first-ever dividend plan, and launched a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar share repurchase program, underscoring a shift toward returning more cash to...