Baidu (BIDU) Stock Today: AI Chips, Layoffs and a JPMorgan Upgrade – What December 2025 Really Changes for Investors
Baidu reported its steepest revenue drop on record for Q3 2025, with sales down 7% year-on-year and a net loss of RMB 11.2 billion after a major asset write-down. Shares rebounded sharply after JPMorgan and other banks upgraded the stock, citing AI growth and chip news. Baidu’s ADRs closed at $125.66 on December 5, up nearly 6%. Its AI cloud revenue rose 21%, while advertising fell 18%.