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Baidu Q2 Preview: Can the Earnings Streak Continue?
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The Zacks Computer and Technology Sector has been hit hard in 2022, down nearly 25% and vastly underperforming the S&P 500. Over the last month, however, the sector has tacked on a solid 4%, undoubtedly a positive.
A widely-recognized stock in the sector, Baidu (BIDU - Free Report) , is on deck to unveil Q2 earnings on Tuesday, August 30th, before market open.
Baidu offers a Chinese language search platform with a network of third-party websites and software applications. Further, the company offers Japanese search services, including web search, image search, video search, and blog search capabilities.
The company carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with an overall VGM Score of a B. How does everything stack up heading into the print? Let’s take a closer look.
Share Performance & Valuation
As illustrated in the chart below, Baidu shares have been very volatile year-to-date, with price bouncing back and forth. Still, shares are up 1.2% overall, indicating that buyers have defended the stock.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Over the last three months, Baidu shares have continued their trajectory, increasing more than 10% in value and easily outperforming the S&P 500.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
In addition, the company’s 26.8X forward earnings multiple is pricey, representing a 13% premium relative to its Zacks Computer and Technology Sector. Still, the value is well below its five-year median of 29.8X.
Baidu carries a Style Score of a B for Value.
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Quarterly Estimates
Analysts have been bullish for the quarter to be reported over the last 60 days, with two positive estimate revisions hitting the tape. The Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate of $1.63 reflects a 32% drop-off in quarterly earnings Y/Y.
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The company’s top-line is also undergoing some turbulence – Baidu is forecasted to have generated $4.4 billion in revenue in Q2, reflecting a 9% decrease from year-ago quarterly sales of $4.9 billion.
Quarterly Performance & Market Reactions
Baidu has been on a blazing-hot earnings streak, exceeding the Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate in 12 consecutive quarters. Just in its latest print, the company penciled in a massive 132% bottom-line beat.
Top-line results have been just as remarkable – BIDU has chained together ten consecutive revenue beats. Below is a chart illustrating the company’s revenue on a quarterly basis.
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In addition, the market has reacted well in response to the company’s releases as of late, with shares moving upwards following back-to-back prints, both by at least 5.3%.
Putting Everything Together
Baidu shares have posted market-beating returns YTD and over the last three months but have had significant price swings.
Shares trade at steep valuation multiples but are well below their five-year median.
Analysts have been bullish for the quarter to be reported, and estimates reflect a declining top and bottom-line.
Furthermore, the company has consistently exceeded quarterly estimates, and the market has had favorable reactions following the prints over its last two.
Heading into the release, Baidu (BIDU - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with an overall VGM Score of a B.
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Baidu Q2 Preview: Can the Earnings Streak Continue?
The Zacks Computer and Technology Sector has been hit hard in 2022, down nearly 25% and vastly underperforming the S&P 500. Over the last month, however, the sector has tacked on a solid 4%, undoubtedly a positive.
A widely-recognized stock in the sector, Baidu (BIDU - Free Report) , is on deck to unveil Q2 earnings on Tuesday, August 30th, before market open.
Baidu offers a Chinese language search platform with a network of third-party websites and software applications. Further, the company offers Japanese search services, including web search, image search, video search, and blog search capabilities.
The company carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with an overall VGM Score of a B. How does everything stack up heading into the print? Let’s take a closer look.
Share Performance & Valuation
As illustrated in the chart below, Baidu shares have been very volatile year-to-date, with price bouncing back and forth. Still, shares are up 1.2% overall, indicating that buyers have defended the stock.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Over the last three months, Baidu shares have continued their trajectory, increasing more than 10% in value and easily outperforming the S&P 500.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
In addition, the company’s 26.8X forward earnings multiple is pricey, representing a 13% premium relative to its Zacks Computer and Technology Sector. Still, the value is well below its five-year median of 29.8X.
Baidu carries a Style Score of a B for Value.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Quarterly Estimates
Analysts have been bullish for the quarter to be reported over the last 60 days, with two positive estimate revisions hitting the tape. The Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate of $1.63 reflects a 32% drop-off in quarterly earnings Y/Y.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The company’s top-line is also undergoing some turbulence – Baidu is forecasted to have generated $4.4 billion in revenue in Q2, reflecting a 9% decrease from year-ago quarterly sales of $4.9 billion.
Quarterly Performance & Market Reactions
Baidu has been on a blazing-hot earnings streak, exceeding the Zacks Consensus EPS Estimate in 12 consecutive quarters. Just in its latest print, the company penciled in a massive 132% bottom-line beat.
Top-line results have been just as remarkable – BIDU has chained together ten consecutive revenue beats. Below is a chart illustrating the company’s revenue on a quarterly basis.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
In addition, the market has reacted well in response to the company’s releases as of late, with shares moving upwards following back-to-back prints, both by at least 5.3%.
Putting Everything Together
Baidu shares have posted market-beating returns YTD and over the last three months but have had significant price swings.
Shares trade at steep valuation multiples but are well below their five-year median.
Analysts have been bullish for the quarter to be reported, and estimates reflect a declining top and bottom-line.
Furthermore, the company has consistently exceeded quarterly estimates, and the market has had favorable reactions following the prints over its last two.
Heading into the release, Baidu (BIDU - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with an overall VGM Score of a B.