3 Charts to Know: Baidu Beats Earnings on Way to AI

The video discusses Baidu's financial performance, highlighting a significant revenue growth of 29.34% year-on-year, the best since Q4 2015. Despite past challenges, including a healthcare ad scandal in 2016, Baidu's stock price has risen by 5% in after-hours trading due to exceeding revenue expectations. Advertising revenue and profit margins have rebounded, with profit margins at 20%, surpassing consensus expectations. The video also covers customer trends and cost analysis, noting a positive shift in online marketing customers. Baidu's strategic shift towards AI, including self-driving vehicles and conversational devices, is emphasized as a key future focus.

What was the year-on-year revenue growth for Baidu, marking its best quarterly growth since Q4 2015?

• 22.5%

• 29.34%

• 15.8%

• 35.6%

What was the percentage increase in Baidu's advertising revenue during the recent rebound?

• 18%

• 25%

• 22%

• 30%

How did Baidu's profit margins compare to consensus expectations?

• They were lower than expected at 10%

• They matched expectations at 12%

• They exceeded expectations at 20%

• They were significantly higher at 25%

What was the unexpected trend in Baidu's cost growth?

• It doubled

• It remained stable

• It decreased unexpectedly

• It increased significantly

What strategic shift is Baidu making towards future technologies?

• Investing in renewable energy

• Developing a new social media platform

• Expanding into e-commerce

• Focusing on AI with self-driving vehicles and conversational devices